how to use an open flat dart in a garment?

Question

I have Lutterloh drafting system and they use open flat darts with no sewing lines in them like regular dart and I need to know how to apply this to the construction of the garment

Answer 1

Hey Linda,

Try this site with diagrams.

"The standard straight dart starts at a seam line and tapers to nothing at its tip. To construct this dart: With rights sides together, fold the fabric through the center of the dart, matching the markings and the stitching lines. Place pins at right angles to the stitching line. Stitch the dart from the wide end to the point, removing the pins as you go. " 1