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2 Dart Clusters
The dart excess may be divided among multiple openings and treated as a single design unit. When used as a
single design unit, the dart excess may be identified as a group of basic or stylized darts, tuck-darts, pleats, or a
variation in any combination desired.
The following instructions apply to the development of dart, tuck-darts, and pleat clusters.

2.1 Waist Cluster
Pattern Plot and Development Fig 1
Fig 1

• Trace basic bodice.
• Square a guideline out from each dart leg 1 inch below bust point.
• Draw parallel slash lines to the guideline 1 inch from dart legs.
• Darts may be tapered to 3/4 inch at waistline for a slimming effect.
• Connect to bust point.

• Cut the pattern from paper

Fig 2
• Cut slash lines to, not through, bust point. Fig 2
• Place on paper and spread equally, and secure.

• Draw dart legs as follows:
• Middle dart—center dart point 1/2 inch below the guideline and draw legs
to waist. (Measure the length of the dart leg)
• Outer dart legs—mark dart points 1/2 inch below on one side of the slash
line. Draw dart legs equal to length of the middle dart leg.
• Add seams, and allow excess of paper below waistline for shaping darts.
Cut from paper.

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