Darts
Folds sewn into the back piece to shape the garment to the body curves.
Where it is used
Stitching Darts
p. 2- 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.

Transferring Darts
p. 2- On the back skirt panel, transfer the darts to the wrong side of the second half of the piece.

1. Sew the darts
p. 2- Sew the darts on the front piece and on the front lining.

4. Press the darts
p. 2- PRESS THE DART SEAM ALLOWANCES UPWARD.

Pressing Back Darts
p. 2- Press the darts, then press the dart allowance toward the center. At the top point of the dart, gently steam-press using curved motions.

Stitching Darts
p. 9- Stitch the dart on the panel.

Stitching Darts
p. 5- Stitch the darts on all pieces. Transfer the dart markings to the corresponding pieces or to the other side of the piece. Fold the darts along the center line, and pin or baste. Stitch the darts. Press lightly.

Stitching Darts
p. 5- Stitch the darts on all pieces. Transfer the dart markings to the corresponding pieces or to the other side of the piece. Fold the darts along the center line, and pin or baste. Stitch the darts. Press lightly.

Pinning the Back Darts
p. 1- Place the back pant pieces right sides together, matching up the center dart markings. Align along the marked lines and pin in place.

Sewing the Back Darts
p. 2- Sew along the marked line with your machine, starting at the waist edge and finishing at the dart point.

Pressing the Darts
p. 2- Press the darts, then press the dart allowance toward the center. At the top point of the dart, gently steam-press using curved motions.

Preparing the Back Piece - Darts
p. 5- Sew the darts on the back piece.

Related terms
requiresIron
pressed towardsCenter Back Seam
requiresIron and ironing board
requiresPressing
requiresSewing machine
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applied toMain fabric
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