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Consistency of Dart Angle:
To prove that the angle of the dart legs remains constant without regard to its location around the pattern’s outline,
stack the following patterns in the sequence given:
• The shoulder dart (longest dart—bold line), the waist dart (lined pattern), and the center front bust dart (shortest
dart—broken line).
• Place a push pin through the bust points of all three patterns and align the dart legs.
• They all match and have the same degree of angle, from the shortest to the longest dart.
• The spaces between the ends of the dart legs of each pattern vary. The difference is directly related to the
distance from the bust point (or any pivotal point) to the edge of the pattern where the dart is located. The
closer a dart is to a pivotal point, the narrower the space between dart legs; the farther the distance, the wider
the space between dart legs.

Proof of Principle
In the preceding patternmaking exercises, the dart excess was transferred to many different locations around
the outline of the front bodice pattern. The shapes of these patterns vary from the original working pattern. When
the dart legs are closed and taped, the patterns are the original size and shape. This can be proven by using the
patterns previously developed. Bring the dart legs together, cupping the pattern, and tape securely. Stack the
patterns, aligning the center fronts. Observe that the patterns coincide exactly.

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CITS : Apparel - Dress Making - Lesson 31 - 35 (2)