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Pressing darts upward

Pressing the dart seam allowances in an upward direction using an iron.

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Where it is used

Sewing the darts

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  1. Sew the darts on the front piece and on the front lining.
Sewing the darts
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Marking the dart seam allowance

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  1. Mark the dart seam allowance cut line, keeping it parallel to the stitching and 1.0 cm away.
Marking the dart seam allowance
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Trimming the dart seam allowance

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  1. Trim the dart seam allowance along the marked line on the front piece and the front lining.
Trimming the dart seam allowance
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Pressing the darts

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  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 →

Transfer Bust Dart Markings

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  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

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  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 →

Related terms

requiresIron
depends onSewing darts