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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What does dart mean in sewing?

A dart, or sewing dart, is a pleated portion of fabric that lends a natural, three-dimensional shape to a flat design when sewn into fitted garments . Most darts are straight and have either one or two points, like bust darts or waist darts, though there are also curved darts, double-ended darts, and French darts.

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