ADDING DARTS TO A GARMENT

Learn how to create darts. Darts are an effective way to add more structure or create a closer fit to your clothes.

  • Duration

    1 hour

  • Tools

    Sewing machine

  • Learners

    55+

  • Video

    7 minutes

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN...

Understanding dart placement

Learn where to position darts on a garment to enhance fit.

Measuring and marking darts

Gain knowledge on how to take accurate measurements and mark the dart points and lines on the fabric.

Sewing darts

Learn how to sew darts neatly by starting at the widest point and tapering to a smooth finish.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED...

 Garment you wish to alter
 Sewing machine
 Thread
 Tailor's chalk
 Pins/clips
 Scissors

COURSE LESSONS

Super Helpful

I loved this course! As a beginner, I wasn’t sure if adding darts would be too advanced for me, but the instructions were so clear and guided that I felt like a pro by the end.

Ellen McCarthy

Recommended

I’ve always struggled with darts, and it made my sewing projects feel intimidating. But after taking this course, I can confidently add darts to improve the fit of my clothes.

Gordon Ashman

Loved it

I had a dress that I always wanted to make more fitted and I was able to achieve that with this course, very pleased!

Olivia Davies

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Created by

Holly Stirman

Fashion Designer
Holly Stirman has worked in the fashion industry for four years and has experience with sustainability, pattern making, fashion design and sewing.
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