Questions & Answers
Lesley has asked a question about darts. On her blouse
pattern the side bust dart is too high and she would like to
know how to fi x the problem.
Bust darts are there to cause fabric to cup over the bust and
of course, as we are all different, sometimes the dart needs to
be shifted to match our shape.
The side bust dart should fi nish about 3cm away from the
bust apex. This provides a smooth cupping and will not look
puckered or pointed.
The correct way to adjust a bust dart is to maintain the dart
position on the side seam and then swing the point up or
down by the required amount. If you try to move the side
seam position you will distort the dart or change its size
and the side seam may not hang straight.
Please write to us and let us know of your fi tting issues,
we would love to help! Please send us photos as well as a
description so the problem is very clear. You can contact us
via janetlikestosew.com.au with your submissions.
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