{"id":5093,"date":"2023-08-11T13:02:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T17:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/?p=5093"},"modified":"2023-08-11T13:02:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T17:02:17","slug":"how-to-sew-a-beautiful-dart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/how-to-sew-a-beautiful-dart\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sew a Beautiful Dart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-mn.jpg\" alt=\"title photo\" class=\"wp-image-5091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-mn.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-mn-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-mn-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-mn-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re sewing clothes for women you\u2019re going to be sewing darts. As simple as they seem to construct there are nuances to getting a good-looking dart &#8211; and by that, I mean one that isn\u2019t noticeable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Sew Darts | Garment Construction Techniques | The Daily Sew\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LUj0WOSv-xc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are darts, exactly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-1-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"The bodice piece before the darts are sewn and after\" class=\"wp-image-5077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-1-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-1-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-1-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-1-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-1.jpg 1996w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Darts are what bring fullness and fit to the flat 2-dimensional fabric.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Darts point to the fullest part of the body, the bust point, the curves of the pelvic bone and therefore you may have to shorten or lengthen them depending on your height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or move, raise or lower, them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Darts usually come in pairs so if you move or change the length of one dart, be sure to do the same to its mirrored twin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marking Darts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your fabric allows, (smooth surface) you can transfer the dart legs and point to the backside of the fabric with dressmaker\u2019s tracing paper and wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to mark the backside of the fabric because you\u2019ll sew the dart from the back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-2-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"snip notches to mark dart legs\" class=\"wp-image-5078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-2-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-2-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-2-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-2-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-2-1536x958.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I usually mark by simply snipping notches, about \u00bc\u201d long,&nbsp; in the seam allowance where each dart leg starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-3-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"place a pin to mark the dart point\" class=\"wp-image-5092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-3-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-3-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-3-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-3-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-3-1536x949.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The left arrow highlights the pin stuck through from the front. The second pin is inserted at its base.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To mark the point of the dart, poke a pin through the mark on the pattern and fabric. (I lay my pattern pieces on top of the fabric face, not the backside) Flip over enough of the fabric to see where the pin came out. Remember this is the point and what you need to mark. Place a second pin in the fabric where the first pin is coming through to the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My rule is where the second pin goes into the fabric is what I\u2019m intending to mark (the point in this case). The pin can exit the fabric anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cut your fabric out face down. Everything is the same except flipping the fabric over to see where the pin comes out. Instead, you will unfasten part of the pattern piece so you can see where the pin marking the dart point enters the fabric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the dart is all marked remove the pattern piece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fold the dart for sewing,&nbsp; line the notches of the legs up and fold the dart to the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4.jpg\" alt=\"a shaped dart\" class=\"wp-image-5079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4.jpg 829w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the dart is shaped, like this slightly curved dart,&nbsp; you\u2019ll want to transfer the dart leg and some cross lines at the midpoint to be certain you are getting placement correct when folding the dart for sew. Line those midpoints up first then work out the fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4a-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"a double pointed dart\" class=\"wp-image-5080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4a-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4a-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4a-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4a-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4a-1536x1081.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-4a.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pins mark the base of the dart legs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On a double-ended dart, Place pins to mark the widest point of the legs. Match the pins, and then fold out to both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-5-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"start sewing at the widest part\" class=\"wp-image-5081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-5-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-5-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-5-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-5-1536x867.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-5.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Darts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start at the legs or widest part of the dart and sew toward the point tapering to nothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-7-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"use the needle thread as a sewing guide\" class=\"wp-image-5083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-7-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-7-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-7-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-7-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-7-1536x832.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For straight darts, a thread is a great guide for sewing. Pull the needle thread so you have a thread tail as long as the dart. Insert your needle at the dart legs. Bring the thread tail around to the pin that marks the dart point. Wrap the thread tail around the pin a couple of times. The thread tail now \u201cdraws\u201d a stitch line from the leg to the point. Lower the presser foot and follow the guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-6-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"don't sew the dart off the fold\" class=\"wp-image-5082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-6-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-6-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-6-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-6-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-6-1536x948.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to go very slowly as you approach the dart point to ensure your last few stitches are right next to the fold, just catching a couple of fabric threads. Do not sew off the fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For darts that start at the waist and go in two directions; start at the widest point on the dart and sew to one point as described above. Overlap your starting stitches and sew toward the other point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Backtack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best practice to never backstitch at the dart point but rather to tie the thread tails. Backstitching can lead to a pucker right at the point when the backward stitches don\u2019t line up exactly with the forward stitches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-8-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"tie the thread tails at the point\" class=\"wp-image-5084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-8-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-8-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-8-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-8-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-8-1536x966.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-8.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To tie the tails: Pull an extra bit of thread before you snip it free from the sewing machine. Bring the needle thread to the back by tugging the bobbin thread so a loop of needle thread appears. Place a straight pin in the loop and bring it up. This brings the needle thread to the back. Tie the two thread tails together. Try to get the knot at the dart point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pressing is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the dart before you sew that garment piece to anything. First press the dart flat try not to crease the fabric beyond the dart point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-9-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"press darts on curved surface\" class=\"wp-image-5085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-9-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-9-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-9-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-9-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-9-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next press the dart over a curved pressing surface like a Tailor\u2019s ham from the wide base toward the point. This helps set the shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-12-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"Press the darts in the correct direction\" class=\"wp-image-5088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-12-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-12-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-12-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-12-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-12-1536x1071.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-12.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, the dart fold is pressed downward on horizontal darts like bust darts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertical darts are pressed toward the center of the garment &#8211; center front or center back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-11-1024x622.jpg\" alt=\"Cut darts made in thick fabric\" class=\"wp-image-5087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-11-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-11-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-11-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-11-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-11-1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-11.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Darts in a Thick Fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep darts in heavy fabric are cut open along the fold from the wide base to about \u00bd\u201d to 1\u201d away from the point. The fabric is the pressed open&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-10-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"double pointed dart\" class=\"wp-image-5086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-10-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-10-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-10-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-10-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-10-1536x921.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-8-tds-bg-how-to-sew-darts-10.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double Pointed Darts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After pressing flat, clip the widest part of the dart and if needed, above and below, to release any stain.&nbsp; Press one half of the dart at a time, from the middle to the points.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re sewing clothes for women you\u2019re going to be sewing darts. 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