What Is? A French Dart

Understand the term French Dart in this week's What Is? tutorial. I discuss where you would find a French Dart on a garment and show some examples.
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How To: Dart Manipulation (Pattern Cutting): • How To: Dart Manipulat...
How To: Draft a Cut-Away Dart (Reduce Dart Bulk): • How To: Draft a Cut-Aw...
How To: Draft a French Dart: • How To: Sew a French D...
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[@philomenawhitehead7840]

I love your tutorials and how you break everything down so we mere mortals can understand it. It takes a lot of the terror out of sewing for me. Thank you so much.

[@MadetoSew]

What a lovely comment. Thank you. Pleased you like my teaching style. Aneka

[@lynnniblock8355]

Thank you for your tutorial on the French dart, I like your explanation as your to the point and you don't drag on with your videos. 💕

[@MadetoSew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annerobinson647]

Thank you. Very well explained 😃

[@MadetoSew]

Pleasure

[@jennifergoforth1872]

I've got a princess seam pattern with a French dart on the center front and I've never seen anything like it. Now at least I know what it's called! Your tutorials are exceptionally clear and easy to understand.

[@MadetoSew]

Glad I could help Jennifer.

[@MrCharliesangel]

Your vids are quite relevant and quite informative. Thank you so much.

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you for your lovely words. So pleased you like them. Aneka

[@alyonapavlyk2353]

Liked it! Thank you so much. I really appreciate the fact that all your videos are not too long and up to the point. I started writing down all terminology you are mentioning in your videos. Very useful.👏

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much, this is so lovely to hear. So pleased I could help. Aneka x

[@Joy1957K]

Thank you Anika, I look forward to Sunday ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much. xx

[@laurajones4088]

Thank you for this explanation of French darts. I think they are really flattering and am looking forward to your tutorials on drafting and sewing them. I like the top you're wearing-is it a variation of your Copen pattern?

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Laura, thank you. Yes it is a variation of Copen and I will launch it soon! Aneka x

[@Dibdib35]

You’re such a brilliant teacher. Would you consider a sew along? 😘

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Lovaine, thank you so much for your lovely idea. Yes it is something I am currently working on. I am also looking into offering some live classes. I have a little chat about this launching today, because I will need to know where people are based, so that I can offer it on a good day/time for those that want to join. Thank you, Aneka

[@Dibdib35]

Made to Sew I completely understand you have subs all over the world so it’s very difficult to get everyone involved. You’ll work something out I’m sure, no pressure 😂😂😘

[@MadetoSew]

Thank you so much. Aneka xx

[@jokittens]

What is the best type of dart for a very large bust, 40I? The rest of my body fits in Misses XL or 1X in ready to wear. Thanks!

[@MadetoSew]

Hi Joanne, I wouldn't say there is specifically a 'best' dart; but you may need to do a full bust adjustment if you have a large difference between your bust and high bust? This link will help you understand that if you are not sure.
madetosew.com/how-to-full-bust-adjustment/
I usually find that pressing the dart bulk towards the neckline inside of the hem is nice on a full bust; it can lift the bust. And you may need a cutaway dart; to have the dart bulk removed from the dart if it is on the large side. Does this help?