Garment construction process: Darts and Tucks

The distance between the dart lines at the widest point.

The narrowest part of the dart, is located at the end.

The length of the stitched dart Line.

Stitching lines of the dart outline the shape of the dart.

 It is used to give shape to a piece of fabric so that it can fit around the contours of the body.

 Also knowns as “fisheye dart”

It is the most common type of dart.

A dart that is half of the shoulder to the tip point of waistline dart.

A dart which measure one inch (1”) from bottom to upward and connect

 A dart that is half of the length of the center front and connect it to the tip point of waistline dart.

These are tucks that meet covering the stitches in between. It is made wider than pin tucks. The tucks made should be wider than the space in between tucks, so that the other tucks will cover the edge of the next tuck.(tucks should ½ in wide and 3/8 in distance)

It gives a very pleasing effect when used in yokes, pockets and large area of garment. It is made by sewing a set of tucks over another series of tucks such that it crosses each other. (tuck should be 1/8 and space should 1 inch away)

These are very fine and narrow tucks which are sewn very close together; they cannot be pressed to one side so they tend to stand up. ( tuck should be 1/8 inch wide, ½ in away)

It has an even amount of space in between them. (tuck should be ½ inch wide and space for each tuck should be ½ inch)

The scalloped edge of this tuck makes it a very attractive decorative detail. The effect is often used on delicate fabrics for evening wear and children’s lingerie. (tuck should be 3/8 inch and 1 inch away). Make 3 rows of shell tucks.