Darts can be moved to anywhere around the perimeter of the front bodice block, as long as you follow a few simple rules.
The Slash method of dart manipulation is the easiest for beginners to use –
- Make sure your darts are extended to the bust point.
- Mark a pencil line from the place you would like the new dart to be to the bust point and cut along this line with your scissors.
- Fold out the dart you want to eliminate and watch the new dart open.
Why not have a practice with the examples 1 to 6 above and let me know if you need any help at all.
I have a dedicated workbook for beginners that shows the basics of bodice pattern cutting, specially designed to help beginners make the most of their bodice blocks, you can find this as a PDF download on my web site www.modeliste-creative.com
The link to the workbook is here
Happy Pattern Cutting,
Nicola
