DARTS
Darts provide fit and contour in a gar
ment and should be accurately stitched.
A dart is usually stitched from the seam
edge, tapering, gradually to the point
where the last three or four stitches
parallel the fold. Stitch beyond the fabric
to form a thread cha'in V2 to Va inch in
length. Tie the thread ends into a single
knot close to the stitching.
Single Threads Darts —
Darts^ add styling and interest when
stitched with fold to outside of garment.
Thread ends at point of dart are elimina
ted wheiv single thread , principle is em
ployed.
Unthread needle. Use thread leading
off bobbin and rethread needle from back
to front. Tie bobbin and upper threads
together. Draw
bobbin thread up
through threading^
points, winding
enough on the
spool to complete
a single dart.
Lower needle into
edge of fold at
point of dart.
Lower foot and
stitch toward seam
edge.
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