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LESSON 2 : Introduction of Darts and dart manipulation

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to
• state Introduction, definition and types of dart
• about dart manipulation, dart styles and dart manipulation techniques
• difference between slash- spread and pivot method.

Introduction of dart
A tuck in the fabric that is sewn. It is used to define the shape of a garment making a two dimensional piece of
fabric into a three-dimensional garment. Darts are usually seen where the body curves: bust, waist, and hip.
Definition of Dart
A dart creates a curve in the fabric and allows the fabric to conform to the shape of the body. The darts in a
garment are what make the garment fit. The adjustment of darts for varied shapes is crucial to proper garment
construction. The most common places for darts are in the bust and buttock areas. (Fig 1)
Fig 1

Different Types of Darts
The different types of darts are discussed below:
1 Straight dart
2 Curved outward dart

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