Darts General
What Is A Dart?
A V-shaped or wedge-shaped triangular fold of fabric that is to stitch together to remove excess fabric and shape a flat piece of material.
Where can a Single-Pointed Dart be found on a garment?
Bust, Waist, Hip, Shoulder
When marking, what side of the fabric do you use?
The wrong side
What are Darts used for?
Darts are used to contour fabric to the three-dimensional curves of the body.
Where can a Double-Pointed Dart be found on a garment?
Bust, Waist, Hip, Centre Front, Centre Back
What happens in the folding process?
The right sides are folded together matching the darts legs
Define Fullness
Fullness in fashion refers to the intentionally added excess fabric in a garment, designed to create volume, drape, shape, and ease of movement.
Where can a Curve Dart be found on a garment?
Bust, Waist, Hips, Back-Bodice
When sewing, where should you stitch from?
The wide base to the apex
Why Is Fullness Important?
Arrangement of fullness helps to achieve proper fit and comfort, and is done to create variation in design
What kind of garment could a single-point dart be found on?
A blazer
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What does the Bust Dart aim to achieve?
What happens when finishing the tip?
Long threads are left to be tied in a knot to prevent puckering
This is a V-shaped or wedge-shaped triangular fold of fabric that is to stitch together to remove excess fabric and shape a flat piece of material.
Dart
What kind of garment could a double point dart be found on?
A dress
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What type of Dart is typically found at the waist?
Waist Dart
What is the final step in Dart construction and what happens?
Pressing. The Dart is pressed over a tailor's ham to preserve the shape of the garment