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Bust darts

Darts sewn on the front piece to shape the bust area. Darts sewn on the front panels to shape the bust area, pressed upward. (merged)

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Where it is used

Transferring and Sewing Back Darts

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  1. Transfer the dart markings onto the wrong side of the back pieces. Fold the darts along the center line, secure with pins or baste, and sew along the marked lines, backstitching at both ends. Press the darts toward the center of the back piece.
Transferring and Sewing Back Darts
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" 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 →

Pinning and Stitching Darts

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  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 →

Transferring Dart and Center Front Lines

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  1. On the wrong side, transfer the dart lines and the center front line from the pattern; if necessary, you can place a hand stitch along the center line so it is not lost during the sewing process.
Transferring Dart and Center Front Lines
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 →

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 →

5. Lining Preparation: Step 5.2

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  1. Sew the bust darts on the front lining.
5. Lining Preparation: Step 5.2
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 →

Sewing Darts

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  1. Sew the bust darts on the front and the shoulder darts on the back.
Sewing Darts
Open the step in the "Collarless blazer sewing pattern, button-front jacket or cardigan-style jacket | Classic blazer | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" 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 →

Sew Bust Darts

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  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 →

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 →

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 →

2. Mark 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.
2. Mark 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 →

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