Darts are a dressmaker’s punctuation marks. They are a technique used for shaping garments by curving straight fabric to the body . Darts are created by stitching a long, thin pinch to a point, which is then pressed down to one side.
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Darts are required in fitted garments (material with no stretch), to shape the garment around the 3D contours of the body . Predominately the bust, stomach and hips. However they can also be found in the shoulder and sleeve. Generally a dart will point to a fuller part of the figure.
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