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Create Two Front Darts

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Measure the distance between the X and T marks at the princess line and divide by two. This will be the individual measurement of each of the two dart intakes. 17a
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Mark the intake of first dart with a T to the left of the first T mark you made on the princess line.18b (18b)
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19aFold dart at princess line with excess tucked underneath toward center front. Pin dart closed with pins horizontal to the dart line (do not pin to the form!).
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20aMeasure1-1/4 inches from dart toward the side seam and mark with a T.
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21aCreate second dart at mark folding in remaining excess, marking, and pinning as you did in the previous step.
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22aMark the point of each dart, measuring down from the waist 3 inches.
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23aTrim excess to within ˝" of waistline. Mark waist with dots. (Dots should be spaced at least 1")Unpin and fold drape away from side seam and pin to form.