Bust darts
Darts sewn on the front piece to shape the bust area.
Where it is used
Transferring and Sewing Back Darts
p. 2- Transfer the dart markings onto the wrong side of the back pieces. Fold the darts along the center line, secure with pins or baste, and sew along the marked lines, backstitching at both ends. Press the darts toward the center of the back piece.
Transferring Dart and Center Front Lines
p. 1- On the wrong side, transfer the dart lines and the center front line from the pattern; if necessary, you can place a hand stitch along the center line so it is not lost during the sewing process.
Pinning and Stitching Darts
p. 1- Pin the darts along the marked line. Stitch the darts on the front pieces, securing the stitching at the beginning and end of the seam.
Transfer Bust Dart Markings
p. 3- Transfer the bust dart markings to the wrong side of the front pieces.
Sew Bust Darts
p. 4- Fold the front piece right sides together along the dart center marking, align the slanted marking lines, and pin in place. Sew the dart on the machine exactly along the marked line, starting at the dart base.
Press Bust Darts
p. 4- Press the darts, then press the dart allowance upward. At the tip of the dart, gently steam into shape using curved motions.
3. Trim the dart seam allowance
p. 2- Trim the dart seam allowance along the marked line on the front piece and the front lining.
2. Mark the dart seam allowance
p. 2- Mark the dart seam allowance cut line, keeping it parallel to the stitching and 1.0 cm away.
1. Sew the darts
p. 2- Sew the darts on the front piece and on the front lining.
Sewing Back Darts
p. 2- Sew along the marked line with your machine, starting at the waist edge and finishing at the dart point.
Marking Bust Darts
p. 9- Mark the placement of the bust darts on the front panel from the wrong side according to the markings on the front panel pattern.
Pressing Bust Darts
p. 10- Press the allowances of the bust darts towards the center of the panel.
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