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Waist darts

Tapered folds sewn into the fabric to shape the pants around the waist.

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3. Marking waist darts

p. 10
  1. Mark the placement of the waist darts on the back pant pieces, matching the markings on the back pattern piece.
3. Marking waist darts
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

4. Sewing waist darts

p. 10
  1. Sew the waist darts on the back pant pieces.
4. Sewing waist darts
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

5. Pressing waist darts

p. 10
  1. Press the dart allowance toward the center seam.
5. Pressing waist darts
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

4. Sew waist darts

p. 10
  1. Sew the waist darts on the back pant pieces.
4. Sew waist darts
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Marking Waist Darts

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

Sewing Waist Darts

p. 10
  1. Sew the waist darts on the back panel.
Sewing Waist Darts
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

Pressing Waist Darts

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

Pressing Back Waist Darts

p. 6
  1. Press the waist dart allowance on the back piece towards the center, and press the waist dart allowance on the back lining piece towards the side seams.
Pressing Back Waist 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 Trouser Waist Darts

p. 6
  1. Press the waist dart allowance on the front and back trouser pieces towards the seat seam (crotch seam).
Pressing Trouser Waist 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 Waist Darts (Trousers)

p. 6
  1. Press the waist dart allowance on the front and back trouser pieces towards the seat seam (crotch seam).
Pressing Waist Darts (Trousers)
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 →

Pressing Waist Darts (Back)

p. 6
  1. Press the waist dart allowance on the back piece towards the center, and press the waist dart allowance on the back lining piece towards the side seams.
Pressing Waist Darts (Back)
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 →

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