Bust dart

Welcome to our first post of 2016 which is the start of a new patternmaking series. I've had a lot of fun illustrating these tutorials and hope you find them

How to take a basic bodice sewing pattern and tweak it for a different design.

If you have ever thought of adding a bust dart to a dartless pattern it is likely because you were not satisfied with its balance. If you are not familiar with this term, read on for a little intro…

A tutorial on how to transfer the location of your bust dart around your bodice to create any dart style you like without changing the fit.

In today's video, I'll be showing you a simple pattern adjustment that you can do to move along a side or waist seam. Darts are most often used to shape the bust or waist and are usually found in side or waist seams. Because we all have different bodies, you’ll sometimes get a better fit if you move

THE Q & A SERIES Rotating a dart on a bodice Hi Emily, I recently made a top with a side bust dart and I'm wondering how tricky it is to move this dart to the armhole? Will the fit still be the same? I like the look of armscye darts, but they don't seem to be as common in patterns as r

A tutorial on how to transfer the location of your bust dart around your bodice to create any dart style you like without changing the fit.

Good Morning All!!! Playing around with darts is something I have enjoyed from the first moment I began to learn anything about pattern ...

Admit it BA50s: We’re often surprised when we look in the mirror. Our bodies just aren’t the same and so the question becomes: What to wear as well as what NOT to wear? What’s “appropriate”