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Darts

Folds sewn into the back piece to shape the garment to the body curves.

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Where it is used

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 →

1. Sew the darts

p. 2
  1. Sew the darts on the front piece and on the front lining.
1. Sew 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 →

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 →

Stitching Darts

p. 5
  1. Stitch the darts on all pieces. Transfer the dart markings to the corresponding pieces or to the other side of the piece. Fold the darts along the center line, and pin or baste. Stitch the darts. Press lightly.
Stitching 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 →

Stitching Darts

p. 5
  1. Stitch the darts on all pieces. Transfer the dart markings to the corresponding pieces or to the other side of the piece. Fold the darts along the center line, and pin or baste. Stitch the darts. Press lightly.
Stitching 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 →

Pinning the Back Darts

p. 1
  1. Place the back pant pieces right sides together, matching up the center dart markings. Align along the marked lines and pin in place.
Pinning the Back Darts
Open the step in the "Plus Size Pants Pattern PDF | High Waisted Flare Trousers | Curvy Bell Bottoms Sewing | Front Seam Pants L-XXL" pattern →

Pressing the 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 the Darts
Open the step in the "Plus Size Pants Pattern PDF | High Waisted Flare Trousers | Curvy Bell Bottoms Sewing | Front Seam Pants L-XXL" pattern →

Sewing the Back Darts

p. 2
  1. Sew along the marked line with your machine, starting at the waist edge and finishing at the dart point.
Sewing the Back Darts
Open the step in the "Plus Size Pants Pattern PDF | High Waisted Flare Trousers | Curvy Bell Bottoms Sewing | Front Seam Pants L-XXL" pattern →

Step 8: Back Darts

p. 4
  1. Sew the darts on the back pieces of the shorts and press the ends of the darts, directing them towards the center.
Step 8: Back Darts
Open the step in the "Summer Shorts Skirt Pattern | Women Shorts Pattern | Beginner Shorts skirt | Classic shorts | culotte mini skirt | A0,USletter,A4, XS-XXL" 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 "Women's Vest Sewing Pattern | Button-Front Top PDF | Sleeveless Vest Pattern | Digital Sewing Pattern | L-XXL | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Sewing Darts

p. 4
  1. Sew the bust darts on the front and the shoulder darts on the back.
Sewing Darts
Open the step in the "Women’s Collarless Blazer Sewing Pattern | Button-Front Jacket or Cardigan | Classic Tailored PDF Pattern | L–XXL | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

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