{"id":3808,"date":"2023-03-22T06:39:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T05:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/?p=3808"},"modified":"2023-03-22T06:39:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T05:39:20","slug":"how-to-remove-a-bust-dart-from-a-sewing-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/how-to-remove-a-bust-dart-from-a-sewing-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove a bust dart from a sewing pattern?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A dart is a fold in fabric that allows a garment to fit closer to the body. Darts are typically found in the bust area of a garment, and are used to shape the fabric to fit the curves of the body. If you find that a darts is not necessary for the fit of your garment, you can remove it from the pattern. To remove a dart from a sewing pattern, start by tracing the dart onto tracing paper. Then, cut along the traced line to remove the dart. You will need to make a few adjustments to the pattern pieces before you sew the garment, but removing a dart is a simple alteration that anyone can do.<\/p>\n

To remove a bust dart from a sewing pattern, draw a line from the side seam to the apex, or center point, of the bust. Then, pivot the pattern piece out at the apex, until the dart is the desired width.<\/p>\n

Can you remove bust darts? <\/h2>\n

This is a method for eliminating a bust dart from a garment pattern. First, you need to clip into the armscye seam allowance to the point you have chosen, but leave a small paper hinge. Then, you need to cut along the right line of the triangle you just drew (#3) and swing the side the pattern closed again. This has eliminated the bust dart. Finally, you need to trim off any excess paper at the dart and re-draw the hem of the top.<\/p>\n

In order to create a new dart, insert tissue under the dart opening and draw a new dart going from each of the dart legs until a point in the armcye seam very close to the side seam. Draw to, but not through, the seam line and close that dart by either folding it or simply cutting it away. This will help to create a more tailored look for the garment.<\/p>\n

How do you remove a French dart from a pattern <\/h3>\n