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(v) Make two or three stitches on the (vii) If the dart is a double pointed, snip
fold before reaching the point. at the centre of the dart to allow it
This will help to provide a smooth to lie flat. Neaten the raw edge by
ending of the dart on the right loop stitches or overcasting stitches.
side. Press the dart in the correct
direction.

(vi) If the dart is worked on thick
material, cut at the centre and press it
open to lie flat. Neaten the cut edges
by loop stitches or overcasting.

Snip

Dart sniped at the centre
Activity 2.2

1. Use medium weight fabric to
make samples of single and double
pointed darts then keep them in a

portfolio.
2. Use heavy weight fabric to make
samples of single and double pointed
dart then keep them in a portfolio.

(c) Tucks: A tuck is a fold of a fabric
of even width, which is firmly
stitched on the right side of a
garment, although in some cases, it
may be worked on the wrong side.
Tucks are mainly for decoration
purposes, however sometimes
they can be for functional purposes.

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