Today most styles and designs don’t require a back shoulder dart, it’s considered a little old fashioned, however designers and pattern makers still want a good fit. The video below shows the various methods for removing a back shoulder dart, the advantages and disadvantages of each method are presented. Finally I show you my favourite method for doing this. As a pattern cutter, if you remove a dart, you should always be able to account for where it went, as it can’t just simply disappear! If you subscribe to me on YouTube you will be sure to receive all my video releases.