Problem with darts.

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Mon, 02/18/2013 - 08:26
minoj
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Hello. I am trying to draw the block pattern for pants. All is fine until I get to the darts. I have no room for them because of my block shape. Waist 104 cm.--Upper hip 108cm--lower hip 102cm..
Difference of 4 cm. When I try to divide by nine, I get a figure too small to work with.
Shall I just eliminate the darts?  If so how do I get the new waistline.
Thank you
Millie

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Fri, 02/22/2013 - 11:39
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Nehzat
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Re: Problem with dart intake amount

 Dear Millie,

If you divide 4 cm by nine, you will get the intake of about 4 mm for each dart. This is okay, the dart intakes can be as small as 2 mm. Sewing the darts will create a line that gives the illusion of a narrower waistline. So I highly recommend you do not eliminate the darts.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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