As we stated above, a basic dart is
shaped like a point. It's wide at one end and narrow at the other. You will see
these along a seam line where added shape is needed. They can be straight or
curved.
Below is a definition list of the
types of darts you are likely to see in various garment styles. Unfortunately,
we didn't find an example of some of the less common ones. The one thing they
have in common is points. There are always two at the wide part of the
"V" and one at the point of the "V". Sometimes there is
also a set of points mid-way through the "V", and sometimes there's a
line down the middle.
Waist darts: This kind of dart speaks for itself.
You most likely own a garment with this type of dart. It brings in the shape of
the garment from the waist to the hip. Below is a pant pattern with waist
darts.
Bust darts: They start under the arm at the side seam and point toward the fullest part of the bust.
French darts: This type of dart is used in place of bust darts. It's one long dart, beginning at the bust and curving down to the side seam. Since these are so long and/or wide, usually a portion of the fabric is cut away to reduce bulk.
Elbow darts: Darts created at the elbow are usually seen in elaborately styled sleeves or fitted sleeves made of two pieces. Sometimes, you want the shape of the sleeve to be very fitted, but the elbow still needs room to move. Therefore, one, two or three small darts are sewn from the sleeve underarm seam to the elbow point.
Contour darts: Again, slightly contrary to the rest of the crowd, these darts are shaped as a diamond. You'll see contour darts used on longer garment styles, like a tunic, jacket or dress. They can be sewn on the front and/or the back. Since they are diamond-shaped, they add shape at the bust, waist and hips all at once. The pattern piece below is the back of a jacket, where contour darts are used to add shape at the waist back.
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