THE MAGIC OF DARTS

Written By- Annu Taneja

[Guided by- Ms. Leela Taparia & Ms. Monika Malik]

Here is the second part of dart manipulation in which we will learn how the bust dart is transferred into the Armhole.

In case you have missed the first dart manipulation blog, in which the transferring of bust dart to centre shoulder is shown then click on the link below to have a read-

• https://f03.home.blog/2020/05/27/the-magic-of-darts/

Dart manipulation is the most important technique when it comes to pattern- drafting. The fit and shape of the garment depends on the darts. Dart manipulation converts a flat piece of fabric into a 3D shape.

Primarily, dart manipulation means moving darts around the bodice block, where ever you wish to have them. Darts don’t disappear; they are just manipulated into different positions.

Basically there are basic 7 locations where you can transfer the dart. But, the possibilities are endless. You can move them to any location on the sloper.

THE ARMHOLE DART

Follow the following steps for the manipulation of the bust dart into the armhole:

1 . Trace the front bodice block.

2. Go 1 cm down from the front pitch point and mark point “A “, then draw the line from point “A” to apex point of the bust dart.

3. Fold the bust dart and secure it with glue. Then slash from point “A” to the end of the bust dart.

PLEASE NOTE:

•  All vertical darts are folded towards the centre front or centre back of the garment. 

• All the horizontal darts are folded towards the hem line of the garment.

4. Stick a paper underneath the slashed dart. And the bust dart has been manipulated into the Armhole.

This is how the manipulation of the bust dart into the armhole will look on a ready garment.

Hope this blog was a good learning experience.

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