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Dart

A folded and stitched wedge of fabric used to shape the garment to the body's curves.

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Stitching Darts

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  1. Fold the darts along the center line, pin or baste them. Stitch the darts along the markings, making neat backstitches at the beginning and end of the seam. Press flat, then press the dart intake toward the center.
Stitching Darts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sewing Back Darts

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  1. Sew along the marked line with your machine, starting at the waist edge and finishing at the dart point.
Sewing Back Darts
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4. Sew waist darts

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  1. Sew the waist darts on the back pant pieces.
4. Sew waist darts
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Bodice Preparation - Pressing and Back Darts

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  1. Press the seam allowances of the bodice darts flat. Pin the edges of the back panel darts, aligning the edges and notches, with right sides together. Stitch the edges of the back seams with a 1.0 cm allowance, then press open the seam allowances of the back panel darts.
Bodice Preparation - Pressing and Back Darts
Open the step in the "Jeans dress | Midi Jumper Dress| Midi Denim dress | PDF Sewing Pattern |US 2-12| A-Line, Instant Download, Illustrated Instruction" pattern →

Sewing Waist Darts

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  1. Sew the waist darts on the back panel.
Sewing Waist Darts
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Sew the bust darts on the front facing piece

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  1. Sew the bust darts on the front facing piece. Press the darts, then press them downward. At the top point of the dart, gently steam into shape using curved motions.
Sew the bust darts on the front facing piece
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2. Press bust darts

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  1. Press the dart seam allowance upward.
2. Press bust darts
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Pressing Back Waist Darts

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  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
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