1. Darts can have one or two pointed ends. Some darts have curves. The center marking may not be included in the pattern marking. If not, it is sim...

2. Transfer the markings to your fabric.

3. Use straight pins to match the dots and hold the dart in place. Fold the dart matching the dots. Place a pin in the center of one dot marking. F...

4. Re-pin so the pins are not in the stitching line or hand baste the dart in place using a running stitch, just inside the marked line. Once you a...

5. Starting at the raw edge or seam line of the dart, backstitch at the raw edge of the dart. Sew the stitching line using a regular stitch length,...

6. As you approach the point of the dart, shorten the stitch length and sew off the end of the fabric. Leave a long tail of thread before cutting t...

7. Press the dart as it was sewn, then press in the direction stated in the pattern directions. Use a pressing ham or a rolled towel to maintain th...

8. A very bulky fabric may require you to trim the fold of the dart. Trim, leaving a seam allowance width, if needed to eliminate bulk. Grade the s...

9. Sew a double-pointed dart as if it were two single-pointed darts. Start sewing at the center (widest point) of the dart, without backstitching ,...