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Bust Dart
Annieq   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 7/29/06 Posts: 113	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/8/12 10:46 PM Ladies, How far away from your bust point should the bust dart begin? I am large busted and just completed a FBA and I know the dart needs to end at least an inch from your bust point, right?
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2137	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/8/12 11:17 PM Most people like 2". Of course there will be others who like it closer or farther away. I am coming to the conclusion that with a really large bust (I have a D cup) two darts would look better. I am going to start using two darts and see what I think about it? ------ Ada
hazelnut   Beginner USA Member since 1/7/09 Posts: 2286	Login to reply to this post In reply to Annieq << Like this post Date: 4/8/12 11:36 PM Yes...but I've been told that the larger the bust and cup size, the further away your dart tip should end. I try for at least 1.5" - 2", sometimes more, but I have a large cup size. I'm finding it also seems to depend on the size of my dart width and the fabric I'm using. I'm still learning and searching for that elusive perfectly placed dart myself. ETA I had to step away before hitting "post" and just read Ada's answer. Sounds like mine are still a bit too long, but the short, wide dart is hard to sew neatly. The two dart solution is a good idea - I'll have to get past my fears and try it once. -- Edited on 4/8/12 11:42 PM --
Annieq   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 7/29/06 Posts: 113	Login to reply to this post In reply to AdaH << Like this post Date: 4/9/12 0:12 AM Thanks! I never heard of using 2 darts on one side. I don't think I've ever seen that either. Is that new?
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6998	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/9/12 8:30 AM Peggy Sagers, in one of her videos says 3", but I like 1.5" ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Annieq   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 7/29/06 Posts: 113	Login to reply to this post In reply to Miss Fairchild << Like this post Date: 4/9/12 4:49 PM Thanks for both of your replies.

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