{"id":18153,"date":"2023-07-27T19:24:42","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T23:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=18153"},"modified":"2023-07-29T12:27:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T16:27:28","slug":"how-to-mark-and-sew-double-ended-darts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-mark-and-sew-double-ended-darts\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Mark And Sew Double Ended Darts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"601\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19040 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1-500x546.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1-137x150.jpg 137w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/601;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1-500x546.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Featured1-137x150.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you seen this shape of dart before? &nbsp;It will typically appear at the waistline in a dress that doesn't have a seam at the waist. &nbsp;You might find them on the front, on the back or both. &nbsp;They add in shaping between bust, waist and hips and help the fabric to curve to your body.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19024 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Imagine if you had a dress with a separate bodice and skirt. &nbsp;The bodice would have a dart between waist and bust, and the skirt would also have a dart between waist and hip. &nbsp;So if you have a dress without a waist seam, then these two darts meet up and make this &#8216;double ended darts' shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They need a little extra care when it comes to marking and sewing them, and a different technique to the single darts. &nbsp;Check out these earlier articles on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"How to mark darts \u2013 How to Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-mark-darts\/\">How to mark darts perfectly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"How to Sew Darts \u2013 How to Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-darts\/\">How to sew a dart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"243\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Darts collage\" class=\"wp-image-19017 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-500x187.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-150x56.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/243;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Darts collage\" class=\"wp-image-19017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-500x187.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are marking and sewing darts in both panels on the back of a dress, it's important to do this accurately so they'll both be level and the same length when worn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">How to mark double ended darts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the earlier tutorial about how to mark a regular dart, we could snip down one dart leg, fold back the pattern exactly on the other leg and mark the fabric underneath perfectly. &nbsp;With the double ended dart, that's not so easy to do and you would have to cut a big hole in the middle of your pattern. &nbsp;If you are OK with that, then go ahead, that works too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't want to cut your pattern, you'll need to transfer that dart marking exactly to the right place on the back of your fabric. &nbsp;Here's how I do mine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19025 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-003b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Supplies needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Saral Transfer paper <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marking tool such as a\u00a0tracing wheel <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The transfer paper is the key here. &nbsp;It comes in white, red, blue, grey and yellow and is like a sheet of chalked paper, on a roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use it to trace your pattern onto your fabric, or use it to trace pattern markings. &nbsp;I like to use it to save time when sewing. &nbsp;I don't even need to cut the pattern out accurately. &nbsp;Place it on top of the fabric with the tracing paper underneath, use the tracing wheel and draw the pattern right onto the fabric to cut out. &nbsp;Very quick, easy and accurate. &nbsp;I use a double tracing wheel that marks my seam allowance on at the same time &#8211; genius! &nbsp;Keeps your original pattern intact &#8211; anyway, I digress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what it looks like new, and next to it, a sheet that has been well used, but still works just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19026 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-004b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place your fabric wrong side up, place the transfer paper over the top, chalky side facing the fabric and then place the pattern on top.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19027 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-006b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Make sure to accurately place the pattern over the fabric piece and then use the tracing wheel over the dart lines to transfer those lines to the fabric. &nbsp;Easy, quick and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19028 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts.  Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have two pieces that are the reverse of each other, such as two back pieces in a dress, place another sheet of the transfer paper underneath the bottom piece of fabric and you'll be able to mark both at once! &nbsp;Sorted \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19030 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-011b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>CAUTION &#8211; I've never had a problem, but do make sure to test your fabric with the transfer paper to make sure the mark will wash out OK. &nbsp;Always mark on the reverse of your fabric just in case.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">How to sew double ended darts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now your darts are accurately marked in place, it's time to sew. &nbsp;Sewing is just like a regular dart, except we'll do it twice. &nbsp;We fold our dart between the points and pin, making sure the pin pierces the marked dart lines on both sides of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19031 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>TIP &#8211; make sure your pins go into the fabric with their points towards the center on both sides, to make them easier to remove as you sew. If you prefer, put them perpendicular to your sewing direction.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Then start somewhere at the center and sew towards the tip of the dart, removing pins as you go. &nbsp;You might want to switch to a shorter stitch length for the last few stitches at the point and then run off the fabric without back stitching. &nbsp;Leave long thread tails and tie off the thread.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"559\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-2.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19034 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-2-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-2-134x150.jpg 134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/559;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-2.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-2-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Darts-collage-2-134x150.jpg 134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now turn the dart around the other way, sew again from the center, overlapping the stitches from the first sewing, and run off the other tip. &nbsp;Tie your threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Pressing your darts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by pressing your dart flat as sewn. &nbsp;The dart is there to give us shaping at the waist and needs to be flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19036 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-023b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you snip through the center of the dart, close to the stitching, you now have that movement and flexibility and can now press your dart to the side and it will lie flat while still allowing the fabric to shape to your body.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19037 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b.jpg\" alt=\"The easy way to mark and sew double ended darts. Now I KNOW I can get them exactly level with this method.\" class=\"wp-image-19037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/double-ended-darts-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode314Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you seen this shape of dart before? &nbsp;It will typically appear at the waistline in a dress that doesn&#8217;t have a seam at the waist. &nbsp;You might find them on the front, on the back or both. &nbsp;They add in shaping between bust, waist and hips and help the \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-mark-and-sew-double-ended-darts\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":19040,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":4},"categories":[4,165,89,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18153"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18153"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80203,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18153\/revisions\/80203"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}