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from Threads February/March 2006 (#123)

Two Ways to Sew a Dart
Experts offer their views
by Norma Bucko and Peggy Sagers

Sewing a dart is one of the first sewing techniques we learn, right after a seam and hem. But even the most seasoned sewers often have trouble getting a dart to lie completely flat, without a funny pucker at the tip. In this article, we asked two sewing professionals how they consistently create good darts. Norma Bucko, a custom clothier and new Threads author, sews from the garment edge to the point; she provides helpful tips in judging the distance, securing threads, and getting a flat point. Peggy Sagers, who is a ready-to-wear patternmaker and now designs and produces Silhouette Patterns, shares a garment-industry secret: Sew from the point to the garment edge so you never have to judge the distance to the point.

Photos: Scott Phillips

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