A dart in sewing is a fold or tuck sewn into fabric to take in ease and provide shape to a garment, especially for a womans bust). Darts are used frequently in all sorts of clothing to tailor the garment to the wearers shape, or to make an innovative shape in the garment). Fabric may be thought of as flat, and a dart has the effect of removing a wedge-shaped piece and pulling the edges of that wedge together to create a shallow cone). This effect can be seen quite easily with a paper pattern by pulling together the edges of a dart intake as it would be sewn). There are different types of darts in sewing, including:

• Standard Dart: This is the most common type of dart, open at one end, often looking like a triangle on the pattern piece, and can be used at the bust or waist.

• Double-pointed Dart: Also referred to as a closed, fish-eyed, or double-pointed dart, these are used for dresses or jackets that fit at the waist while still shaping both the bust and hips.

• Curved Dart: This type of dart is used to shape a garment around a curve, such as the waist or hip.

• French Dart: This dart is similar to a standard dart, but it starts from the side seam and ends at the bust point.

• Diamond Dart: This dart is shaped like a diamond and is used to shape a garment around a curve, such as the waist or hip.

Sewing darts is an essential skill in garment construction, and it’s important to get it right to achieve a professional finish. Before sewing a dart, it is important to transfer all pattern markings to the wrong side of your fashion fabric. Stitch length for sewing darts will vary depending on the fabric weight, and it is recommended to use a shorter stitch length for lightweight fabrics and a longer stitch length for heavier fabrics. To sew a dart, start at the widest part of the dart, backstitch, and sew towards the point.