Shoulder dart
Darts located on the back panel and back facing to shape the garment over the shoulder blades.
Where it is used
Transferring Darts
p. 2- On the back skirt panel, transfer the darts to the wrong side of the second half of the piece.
Sewing the darts
p. 2- Sew the darts on the front piece and on the front lining.
Trimming the dart seam allowance
p. 2- Trim the dart seam allowance along the marked line on the front piece and the front lining.
Transferring Dart and Center Front Lines
p. 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.
Pinning and Stitching Darts
p. 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.
5. Lining Preparation: Step 5.1
p. 5- Mark the placement of the bust dart on the lining front, following the markings on the lining front pattern.
Sewing Darts
p. 4- Sew the bust darts on the front and the shoulder darts on the back.
4. Press the darts
p. 2- PRESS THE DART SEAM ALLOWANCES UPWARD.
3. Trim the dart seam allowance
p. 2- Trim the dart seam allowance along the marked line on the front piece and the front lining.
2. Mark the dart seam allowance
p. 2- Mark the dart seam allowance cut line, keeping it parallel to the stitching and 1.0 cm away.
1. Sew the darts
p. 2- Sew the darts on the front piece and on the front lining.
Transfer Dart Markings
p. 1- Transfer the dart markings to the wrong side of the front bodice pieces.
Related terms
requiresStraight stitch sewing machine
pressed towardsIron