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DRESS MAKING - CITS

Pattern Plot and Manipulation
Fig 1
• Trace two-dart front bodice pattern.
• Draw curved parallel slash lines from dart points to side as
shown.
• Cut pattern from paper.
New Pattern Shape (Fig 2)
• Cut slash lines to, not through, dart points.

• Close side and waist darts. Tape.
• Trace pattern on fold.
• Add seams and grainline.

Fig 1 Fig 2

Method for Finishing Darts
• Add 1/2-inch seam allowance to darts.

• Where dart seams come together, slash a line 1/16 inch wide to within 1/2 inch of dart point, following curve of
dart. Slash curve.
5 Asymmetric Darts

• Asymmetric darts cross center front of the garment.
• Asymmetric darts require special pattern handling and identification, as do all
designs that differ from side to side. Compare pattern shapes with each design.
• A full front pattern is required.

• Right-side-up instructions are necessary.
Asymmetric Curved Darts
Design Analysis: Design features curved darts that cross over center front. One
dart ends at the armhole and the other at the waist. Before plotting the style darts,
transfer waist darts to mid-armhole.

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