How to Sew a Dart Correctly
Learn how to sew clean, smooth darts without bumps. This practical, easy-to-follow mini class will help you improve the finish of garments with darts.
Video class
This video is for members
Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
Sew a smooth, accurately aligned dart with a clean point and no unwanted bump. This essential shaping skill is useful for bodices, blouses, dresses, and other fitted garments.
You’ll work from marked dart legs and see how careful preparation keeps both sides aligned. The class focuses on controlling the point so the finished dart lies neatly without a wrinkle or abrupt tip.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Align and check the marked dart legs on both fabric layers.
- Hand-baste darts that are long or require extra precision.
- Use pins as an alternative for matching the dart legs.
- Sew from the wide end toward the dart point.
- Secure the thread tails without backstitching at the tip.
- Remove temporary basting after machine sewing.
Dart points can develop bumps or wrinkles when the marked legs shift or the stitching ends too abruptly. This mini class shows how careful preparation and a controlled finish help prevent those problems.
You’ll also see when basting offers more control than pinning, especially on a long dart or one that requires precise matching.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.