Classroom: Darts for better fit
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Courses: About Good Fit
Our bodies are rounded and curvy
Stop yanking down the fronts of your sweaters. Add extra length to the center front for better fit
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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.
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As knitters, we use short row shaping to add length to the front.