Sewing concept

Bust dart

A stitched fold on the lining front that shapes the garment around the bust. A shaped tuck sewn into a garment to provide fullness for the bust, creating a better fit. (merged)

Where it is used

5. Lining Preparation: Step 5.1

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  1. Mark the placement of the bust dart on the lining front, following the markings on the lining front pattern.
5. Lining Preparation: Step 5.1
Open the step in the "Bubble Hem Top Pattern PDF | Gathered Neck Blouse | Sleeveless Blouson Shirt | Womens Summer Top Sewing Pattern | XS-M Digital" pattern →

3. Trim 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.
3. Trim the dart seam allowance
Open the step in the "Easy Tube Top Pattern | Beginner Strapless Crop Top PDF | Elastic Bandeau Sewing | Quick DIY Wardrobe | L-XXL" pattern →

Marking Bust Darts

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  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 →

Pressing Bust Darts

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  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

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  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 →

Marking Bust Darts

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  1. Mark the placement of the bust darts on the panel from the inside, following the pattern markings.
Marking Bust Darts
Open the step in the "Ruffle Wrap Top Sewing Pattern: Y2K Draped Shirt (A4, Letter, Plotter) US 2-12" pattern →

Related terms

applied toFront piece
applied toLining fabric
pressed towardsLining fabric
← requiresGathered Blouse
requiresThread
applied toLining fabric
requiresIron
requiresIron