Pressing darts upward
Pressing the dart seam allowances in an upward direction using an iron.
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.
Trimming the dart seam allowance
p. 2- Trim the dart seam allowance along the marked line on the front piece and the front lining.
Marking the dart seam allowance
p. 2- Mark the dart seam allowance cut line, keeping it parallel to the stitching and 1.0 cm away.
Sewing the darts
p. 2- Sew the darts on the front piece and on the front lining.
Pressing the darts
p. 2- PRESS THE DART SEAM ALLOWANCES UPWARD.
5. Lining Preparation: Step 5.3
p. 6- Press the seam allowances of the bust darts upward.
Trimming Darts
p. 5- Cut the dart straight down the center, stopping 2 cm before the tip. Trim the seam allowances to 0.5 cm. Press the seams open.
Lining Darts
p. 12- Sew the darts on the back lining and press them toward the center.
Transfer Bust Dart Markings
p. 3- Transfer the bust dart markings to the wrong side of the front pieces.
Press Bust Darts
p. 4- Press the darts, then press the dart allowance upward. At the tip of the dart, gently steam into shape using curved motions.
Bodice Preparation - Pressing and Back Darts
p. 11- 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.
Related terms
requiresIron
depends onSewing darts