My favorite dresses as a teen were those with French darts. Please, can someone tell me how to convert to French darts. They are so slimming, and would be so complimentary for my 13 year old granddaughter. Thank you, this is my first time to post
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Palmer and Pletschs book on fitting has very good info on this.
Nancy
Would you please explain what a French dart is? Perhaps I've done them without knowing what they are. Thanks!
A "dart seam" is long, curved dart that starts at the hipline of the side seam and extends diagonally to the bust. It is sometimes referred to as a French dart. The pattern piece is designed so that the dart has cut edges, rather than center fold line. This makes the dart easier to sew and eliminates bulk. When the cut edges are brought together and the dart is stitched, the result looks like a seam with a point at the end. Follow the same marking and stitching procedures as for any other dart. A dart seam is usually pressed flat on one side, then open for most of its length and flat at the tip.
Oh, yes. My mother made me a paisley dress with French darts when I was in middle school, I think. I loved that dress!
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