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Sewing darts

Stitching wedge-shaped folds on the front and back panels to shape the jacket to the body.

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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
Open the step in the "Bandeau Top Sewing Pattern PDF | Strapless Tube Top | Y2K Crop Top | Womens Summer Beachwear | XS-M" pattern →

Sewing the darts

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  1. Sew the darts on the front piece and on the front lining.
Sewing the darts
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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 →

Lining Darts

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  1. Sew the darts on the back lining and press them toward the center.
Lining 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 →

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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Transfer Dart Markings

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  1. Transfer the dart markings to the wrong side of the front bodice pieces.
Transfer Dart Markings
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Pin Front Darts

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  1. Place the front pieces right sides together, aligning them along the dart center line. Pin in place, matching the dart markings.
Pin Front Darts
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Sew Front Darts

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  1. Sew the darts following the markings—start stitching at the base of the dart and finish at the tip.
Sew Front Darts
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Align Front Darts

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  1. Place the front pieces right sides together, aligning them along the dart center line. Pin in place, matching the dart markings.
Align Front Darts
Open the step in the "Peplum Waistcoat Pattern PDF | V-Neck Button Vest | Tailored Sleeveless Top | Womens Linen Blouse | XS-M" pattern →

Sew Front Darts

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  1. Sew the darts following the markings—start stitching at the base of the dart and finish at the tip.
Sew Front Darts
Open the step in the "Peplum Waistcoat Pattern PDF | V-Neck Button Vest | Tailored Sleeveless Top | Womens Linen Blouse | XS-M" pattern →

Related terms

requiresSewing machine
depends onTrimming darts
← depends onPressing darts upward
← depends onTrimming dart allowance