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Bust Darts for better Fit

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Stop yanking down the fronts of your sweaters. Add extra length to the center front for better fit
Shape your sweaters to accommodate your curves. Most knitting patterns don't offer instruction for darts, but they can easily be added to any pattern

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Bust darts in sewing patterns shorten the side seams to add extra length to the center front of a sweater.


As knitters, we use short row shaping to add length to the center front.
How to add bust darts
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Darts and short rows can be used for other shaping needs too.
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2 COMMENTS
Meredith B
 Aug 10, 2023
yes! here's a video https://www.knititnow.com/learn/tutorial/849/alter-a-sweater-front-for-baby-bump-or-front-porch

Cherie S
 Aug 5, 2023
Great information to know. Can this same principal be used for pregnant mom's to be and/or men's "Beer Bellys?"

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