Trimming dart allowance
Cutting down the dart seam allowance to 1.0 cm parallel to the stitching to reduce bulk.
Where it is used
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.
Reducing Bulk at Shoulders
p. 10- Trim the seam allowances at the shoulder seams to reduce bulk.
5. Lining Preparation: Step 5.3
p. 6- Press the seam allowances of the bust darts upward.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.2
p. 10- Sew the center back edges together up to the notch marking the start of the slit. Use a 1.0 cm seam allowance.
8. Back Slit and Opening: Step 8.9 (Continued)
p. 13- Next, work on the other side of the slit. Allowance: 1.0 cm.
23. Press hem allowance
p. 11- Press up the hem allowance of the dress by 4 cm.
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.
Step 3
p. 4- Press open the front center seam of the pants and press the seam allowance of the slit to 1.0 cm.
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.
Trimming Shoulder Seams
p. 10- Trim the seam allowances at the shoulder seams to reduce bulk.
Press Front Darts
p. 2- Press, then press the dart allowance upward. At the top point of the darts, lightly shrink the fabric with smooth, arcing motions.
Related terms
depends onSewing darts