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Single pointed dart: It is most common dart mostly used is skirts at waist and blouses at bust. The single dart
is narrow at one end and wide at the other. With the triangular shape of an angle with single dart point and two
dart lines.Flat patternmaking depends on previously developed pattern as a base for creating design pattern.
The chosen working pattern is traced for the following projects. Remember: the working pattern is never altered
because it is used to create other design. Save the pattern project for future use.(Fig 2)

Double pointed dart: It is also called fish-eyed dart and body dart. Mostly this darts is used for jackets and
dresses that fit at waist. Double pointed dart is sharp and narrow at both the ends.The two dart patterns is used
in industry more often than a one dart pattern. There are advantages to dividing the dart excess into more than
one location other than the creative aspects of the designs.

• Pattern pieces fit the marker more economically.
• The natural bias of the fabric at side seam is less severe.
• Fit is improved by releasing ease around the bust mound from two-dart points rather than from one.(Fig 3)

Fig 3

Skirt, necklines and armhole variation

At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to
• about skirt, neckline and armhole variation
• style lines, cowls and fitted midriffs
• collars, Bias cut dresses
• grading : Basic bodice skirt and trouser.

This type of darts starts at the waist and slump towards hip. As per your choice how much fit you require you have
two darts on either side of the center of the skirt waist or pant waist. And as waistline falls past the hips it crates
fullness.(Fig 1)

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CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology -Lesson 13-24