A "V" shaped, tapered adjustment to a pattern to allow for more fullness in the one area or less fullness in other areas. Clothing term.
Stitched fabric fold, tapering at one end, used to shape flat fabric to the contours of the figure.
A pie-or V-shaped seam that starts wide and tapers off the edge of the fabric. A dart molds a flat piece of fabric so that it fits smoothly over a rounded area of the body, like around hips, bust or the top of your head.
A short, sewn-shut slit in the leather to promote a better fit. [Goubitz, 2001
A dart creates a curve in the fabric and allows the fabric to conform to the shape of the body. The darts in a garment are what make the garment fit. The adjustment of darts for varied shapes is crucial to proper garment construction. The most common places for darts are in the bust and buttock areas.
short, tapered, stitched area that enables a garment to fit a figure.
a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
a construct where you cut out some of a piece of cloth (usually a wedge shaped piece, hence the name - think Isoceles triangle) and then sew together the two matching sides to create a shallow cone-like shape
a pie shape segment cut out of the vinyl
a tuck or pleat used to shape a garment to a person's body
A dart is a "V" shaped, stitched fold starting at a certain width at one end and tapering to a point at the other end. A dart creates a curve in the fabric and allows the fabric to conform to the shape of the body. The darts in a garment are what make the garment fit.
A, usually triangular, fold or cut in fabric that is sewn together in order to add curvature to a flat piece of fabric.
A wedge or diamond-shaped section removed from the surface area of a garment part by stitching or cutting and stitching. (See also fish.)
A sewing term for V-shaped tucks used to make a garment fit to the body.