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DRESS MAKING - CITS

MODULE 9 : Designing with Darts

Lesson 36 - 41(1): Dart Equivalent

Objectives

At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
• know about the importance of dart equivalent and their features.
• create designs through flat pattern method.
• understand about dart cluster, graduated, radiated, parallel & asymmetric darts.
• develop commercial paper pattern to meet industry standards.

Dart Equivalent

1 Dart Equivalent
The dart is one of the most flexible and creative parts of the pattern. The space (excess) between the dart legs
can be used in a variety of creative ways, limited only by the imagination of the designer. Dart excess used as
design is referred to as dart equivalent.
Dart equivalents are illustrated as tuck-darts, pleats, flares, and gathers. Dart equivalents replace the dart as
control and will always be directed to the pivotal point of a pattern (such as bust point).
The difference between a dart and a dart equivalent is the manner in which each is marked (and subsequently
stitched). Darts are stitched end to end, tuck-darts are partially stitched, pleats are folded, stitched across fold,
and fullness is spread and gathered along the stitch line or flare when not stitched.

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