How to Shift A Dart for Plaids or Stripes

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  Step 1

  Here is an example of what an angled dart would look like on the pattern. You can see it isn't parallel to the grain line.

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  Step 2

  The left side here is the dart sewn off grain. The right side is sewn when the dart is straight up and down. You can see the lines on the plaid match up on the right but not on the left.

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  Step 3

  First, mark the apex. This is where your nipple is on you, usually about an inch above the dart.

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  Step 4

  Draw a box around the dart. Cut out the box.

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  Step 5

  Shift the box so the dart is straight up and down, with the tip of the dart still pointing towards the apex. That's it! Just tape it down and re-draw the waist lines to everything matches up.

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