SINGER 431 - Manual (Page 58)

Darts provide fit and contour in a garment and
should be accurately stitched.
A straight stitch dart (AK 3) is usually formed
by stitching from the seam edge, tapering grad­
ually to the point, where the last 3 or 4 stitches
parallel the fold. Stitch beyond the fabric to form
a thread chain V
2
to V
4
inch in length. Tie the thread
ends into a single knot close to the stitching.
DARTS
SINGLE THREAD DARTS
Darts add styling and interest when stitched with
the fold to the outside of garment. Thread ends at
the point of the dart are eliminated when the single
thread principle is employed.
Unthread the needle. Use the thread leading off
the bobbin and rethread the needle from back
to front. Tie bobbin and upper threads together.
Draw bobbin thread up
through threading points,
winding enough on the
..i.,
spool to complete a single
dart. Lower the needle
into the very edge of the
fold at the point of the
dart. Take any slack out
of the thread by turning
the spool. Lower the pres­
ser foot and stitch care­
fully toward the seam
edge.
This method is also
ideal for inside darts in
sheer
fabrics as thread
ends are eliminated at the
point of the dart.
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