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Hello fellow sewists ...
One of my most fav sayings is "you cnt dance all night if you ino only 1tune..this can be interpreted2mean d amt of knowledge u have would determine ur altitude...

So I found this on craftsy.com
8 TYPES OF DARTS...

A dart is a folded wedge of fabric that is tapered and stitched down to give shape to a garment.

There are two main components of a dart: the point, also known as the apex, and the legs, which start at the widest part of the dart. The dart legs are the two lines that are brought together to create the fold of fabric that is stitched. Darts need to be sewn in the correct direction, from the widest point of the legs to the apex, to ensure they lay flat and press well.

1. Plain darts

The plain dart is the most common type of dart that you will see in sewing and is usually found around the bust, waist and hips. This type of dart can be manipulated and altered to make different design elements that still function just like a dart such as princess seams and pleats.

2. Bust darts

Bust darts usually start the side seam of a garment and end near the apex of the bust in order to make the bodice of a garment more formfitting.

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3. French darts

French darts are a type of elongated bust dart that start at the side seam, down near the waistline, and end up near the bust point.
4. Other types of plain darts include shoulder darts and neck darts

These are used to add a feminine shape to a garment that might look boxy without that shaping. Think of the difference between a man and woman’s blazer. Waist darts are also simple darts that are found in pants and un-gathered skirts.

5. Dart tucks

Dart tucks are a variation of darts that are constructed much like a standard version but the points are left open. The open ends give a pleated appearance, which adds a softer look to billowy pants and blouses.
6. Elbow darts

Elbow darts are seen more in couture, tailored jackets and allow you to have a more fitted sleeve with room to move. When you hang your arms loosely at your sides, you usually keep a slight bend at the elbow, and the elbow dart accommodates that natural bend.

7. Double pointed darts

Double pointed darts are just like having two darts joined together at their widest ends, with one point toward the bust and one toward the waist. Double pointed darts are used to give shaping to the middle of a garment like in a dress or fitted jacket.

. Curved darts

Curved darts are used when the straight line of a basic dart does not provide enough contour to fit your shape. Curved darts can be stitched slightly concave or convex depending on the shape you need to fit.



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Good job. I love women fashion. It is something i would have learnt if i were a woman.

hello guys...I decided2do a quickie on how2take body measurements ...het it is...

1.Chest/Bust
Measure around the fullest part of the chest/bust. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
2. Center Back Neck–to-Cuff

With arm slightly bent, measure from back base of neck across shoulder around bend of elbow to wrist..u can also use dis measurement 2get d length of short sleeve, elbow-length sleeve n long sleeve....just divide d shoulder width measurement by 2 n subtrave d result from each of d sleevelength measurement u av taken..

I am having issue sharing pictures to better illustrate what I am talkin abt...I wonder why

3. Back Waist Length
Measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline....
many sewists dnt take dis measur3ment yet tis very important especially for fat women...if u use d same measurement u used for d fromt waist measurement for d bck waist measurement u wld av a situation wre d zip would form a bulge@d bck...wich isnt a pleasant sight@all...

4. shoulder width;

Measure from shoulder to shoulder.


5. Sleeve Length
With arm slightly bent, measure from armpit to cuff. this is actually for.d inseam of d sleeve...if dre is anything u dnt understand guys jst lemme know..

6. Upper Arm
Measure around the widest section of the upper arm located above the elbow.

7. Armhole Depth
Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down to the armpit.

I think i shud actually jst find a measurement chart4armhole depth n share it...


8. Waist
Measure your waist at the smaller circumference of your natural waist, usually just above the belly button.


9. Hip
Measure at the widest part of your lower hip.

in taking all these measurement, ensure u rnt holding d taperule2tightly around whichever body part u r measuring except I plan2sew with a stretchy fabric..however if its a non-stretch fabric do ensure d taperule isnt held2tightly...

I think I shud do a more comprehensive tutorial on how to take body measurements correctly...I find out dt many sewists /sewing professionals dnt tale certainmeasurements wich r very impt for perfect fit ...if thou art interested, join the BB channel-c00371216 ...u can also ask questions n drop comments

Nice one. Weldone.

Hi guys..so I just did a more indepth analysis of dart placement on my BBM CHANNEL (c00371216) .join the channel to join in the conversation. .

1. SHOULDER DART; this is done in d middle of d shoulder.4best results, it shud end 2inches4rm d bu4st point.
2.NECKLINE DART; is midway between d centre front n d edge of d neckline.4best results, it shud end2inches from d burstpoint (Bpt).

3.SIDE BURST DART; is on a line squared thru d burstpoint 4rm d centre front.should end one and a half inches from d Bpt

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