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Bust Darts

Darts sewn on the front panels to shape the bust area, pressed upward.

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Where it is used

Pressing the darts

p. 2
  1. PRESS THE DART SEAM ALLOWANCES UPWARD.
Pressing the darts
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Pinning and Stitching Darts

p. 1
  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.
Pinning and Stitching Darts
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Transfer Bust Dart Markings

p. 3
  1. Transfer the bust dart markings to the wrong side of the front pieces.
Transfer Bust Dart Markings
Open the step in the "Cozy Zip-Up Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern | Beginner Friendly | Jumper with collar | Zipped | XS-XXL | PDF Pattern" pattern →

Press Bust Darts

p. 4
  1. Press the darts, then press the dart allowance upward. At the tip of the dart, gently steam into shape using curved motions.
Press Bust Darts
Open the step in the "Cozy Zip-Up Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern | Beginner Friendly | Jumper with collar | Zipped | XS-XXL | PDF Pattern" pattern →

Sew Bust Darts

p. 4
  1. 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.
Sew Bust Darts
Open the step in the "Cozy Zip-Up Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern | Beginner Friendly | Jumper with collar | Zipped | XS-XXL | PDF Pattern" pattern →

4. Press the darts

p. 2
  1. PRESS THE DART SEAM ALLOWANCES UPWARD.
4. Press the darts
Open the step in the "Easy Tube Top Pattern | Beginner Strapless Crop Top PDF | Elastic Bandeau Sewing | Quick DIY Wardrobe | L-XXL" pattern →

Pressing Back Darts

p. 2
  1. Press the darts, then press the dart allowance toward the center. At the top point of the dart, gently steam-press using curved motions.
Pressing Back Darts
Open the step in the "Front Pintuck Trousers Pattern | Elegant High Rise Office Pants | Tailored Flared Slacks PDF | Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

Marking Bust Darts

p. 9
  1. Mark the placement of the bust darts on the front panel from the wrong side according to the markings on the front panel pattern.
Marking Bust Darts
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

Stitching Darts

p. 9
  1. Stitch the dart on the panel.
Stitching Darts
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

Pressing Bust Darts

p. 10
  1. Press the allowances of the bust darts towards the center of the panel.
Pressing Bust Darts
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

Pressing Bust Darts

p. 5
  1. Press the bust dart allowance on the front piece upwards, and press the dart allowance on the front lining piece downwards.
Pressing Bust Darts
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Open Back Women’s Romper PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or winter outfit | XS–M | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Pressing Bust Darts

p. 5
  1. Press the bust dart allowance on the front piece upwards, and press the dart allowance on the front lining piece downwards.
Pressing Bust Darts
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Women’s Romper PDF Pattern | Elegant Evening or office outfit | Winter Project | L–XXL | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Related terms

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