How do you take in a dart dress?
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The best way to make a skirt smaller is to take in the seams or add darts at the waist. Other alterations include adding elastic at the back of the waistband or sewing the waistband by hand. To make a skirt smaller without sewing, you can use hacks such as inserting safety pins or hairpins.
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Darts should point toward the fullest part of the bust, ending ½ to 1 ½ inches (1 to 4 cm) from its tip. This depends on the garment style, your figure and personal preference. The Personal Measurement Chart (line 6) can help you deter- mine the position of your bust point on the pattern.
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How do you manipulate a dart skirt?
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With right sides together, match the side seam of the lining to the side seam of the waistband and secure with straight pins. Stitch the lining to the inner waistband. Turn the skirt right side out. Top stitch along the bottom edge of the outer waistband to secure it to the inner waistband.
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Darts that are horizontal on the body should generally be pressed DOWN with gravity. However you can have a play, by pressing these flat or up towards the top of the garment you will achieve a different look. Darts that are vertical on the body should be pressed towards the SIDE of the body.
