Following a sewing reel about pressing darts up or down, many questions came up about seam allowance and fit. This explains ...

A simple sewing insight showing how dart direction pressed up or down can subtly change the look and structure of a garment.

Many times what "gives away" a home sewn garment is the dart. For starters, dart placement is very important. To avoid fabric dimples under the front darts of a skirt, move the darts toward the side ...