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Create Two Back Darts

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36aMeasure the distance between marks made at the princess line and divide by two. This will be the individual measurement of each of the two back darts. (Alternative method - make the intake for the dart toward the CB ½ inch total, and fold the remaining excess in the dart closest to the side seam).
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37aMeasure and mark the intake of first dart to right of the T mark closest to the CB.
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38aFold this first dart along the princess line with excess folded in and towards the center back. Pin with pins perpendicular to the fold line. Do not pin to form.
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39aMeasure and mark 1 1/4" from first dart towards the side seam.
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40aFold second dart at this mark with remaining excess folded in towards center back. Pin as before.
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41aMeasure and mark dart lengths (both at 4-1/2 inches if intakes are equal, otherwise make the smaller dart toward the CB 3 " long and the larger dart toward the side seam 5-1/2" long).