Do I cut the darts on a pattern?

Start by cutting out your pattern in the required fabric (in the suitable size). Work by pinning the fabric RIGHT sides together and position the pattern onto the fabric, checking the grainline. Cut out the fabric. You will need to mark the darts onto the fabric, so that you know where to sew them.

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How do you draft a dart pattern?

The process I’m demonstrating: Connect the darts by drawing a line connecting apex to apex. Cut along the lines. Shift the piece of the pattern so that the dart you want to eliminate is closed, and the side dart gets a little bigger. Retrace the pattern piece and use your rulers to tidy up the lines.

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