You will have to admit that dividing the dart control so it comes from many different ‘directions, each vying for attention, can be very distracting (Fig. 49a). However, an equal number of darts on the same seam line are another matter. Repetition in a row is a time honored method of achieving harmony and interest in design (Fig.49b). Dart control may be divided into multiple darts or dart tucks.

 

Multiple darts like divided dart control produce a fitted garment. The shaping is more subtle than a single dart. The design may be more interesting than divided dart control (Fig. 50a).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dart tucks are parts of darts. They begin as darts but are stitched only part way. The fullness released by this construction produces a soft, full effect (Fig. 50b) or a draped effect (Fig. 50c). Dart tucks require careful and subtle designing. There’s a very fine line between a chic look and a matronly one. {Credit} Design Your Own Dress Patterns Adele P. Margolis