Battle of the Darts | How to Pivot and Sew Darts for Better Fit | Bodice Block Manipulation

#Sewing #darts #patternmaking In this video, I will guide you through the entire process of working with darts, from pivoting to the final stitches.
I'll cover different Types of darts (bust darts, waist darts, etc.), How to pivot darts on paper patterns, Marking darts on fabric, Pinning and basting darts, Sewing techniques for smooth, professional-looking darts.

00:00 Intro
00:07 Copy Master pattern
00:55 Adding a shoulder dart
03:00 Adding a bust dart
04:34 Full Bust dart
06:48 Fabric, cutting
08:08 Dart transfer
09:57 Basting method 1
11:00 Basting method 2
15:02 Sewing the darts

Pivoting darts on paper patterns can significantly affect the fit of the finished garment.
Shape adjustment: Pivoting darts allows you to change the shape of a pattern piece without altering its overall size. This can help you achieve a better fit for different body types or styles.
Bust adjustment: For example, pivoting a bust dart can help accommodate a larger or smaller bust size without changing the rest of the garment's proportions.
Waist definition: Pivoting waist darts can create more or less waist definition, depending on the desired silhouette or the wearer's body shape.
Ease distribution: By pivoting darts, you can redistribute ease (the extra fabric that allows for movement) to different areas of the garment, improving comfort and fit.
Style variations: Dart pivoting can transform a basic pattern into different styles. For instance, you could pivot a waist dart into a princess seam for a different look.
Customization: This technique allows for better customization of patterns to individual body shapes, resulting in a more tailored, professional-looking finished garment.
Flat pattern adjustment: Pivoting helps maintain the correct grain line and balance of the pattern piece, which is crucial for how the fabric hangs in the final garment.
Remember, while pivoting darts can greatly improve fit, it's always best to make a muslin (test garment) after significant changes to ensure the desired result.

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