What a 4 dart blouse is, how it differs from a 3 dart blouse, and what you can choose when you order the pattern.
A 4 dart blouse is a darted blouse that uses one extra dart, compared with a 3 dart blouse, for a closer shaping. Size Hub's 4 Dart Blouse pattern is described as offering more intricacy than traditional designs, for a polished and sophisticated look that suits various occasions.
What a dart does
A dart is a folded, stitched wedge that takes in extra fabric so a flat piece of cloth can follow the curves of the body. In a blouse the darts shape the bust and the waist. A dart that is marked a little off shows as a pucker, so a pattern that prints every dart on the sheet helps. Our guide on how to use a blouse dart scale shows how to mark them accurately.
3 dart vs 4 dart
- 3 dart blouse: the standard choice. It is simple to stitch and suits most customers. Read what a 3 dart blouse is.
- 4 dart blouse: one extra dart for a closer shaping.
- Princess cut: shaped by long seams over the bust instead of darts. See our princess cut farma guide.
What you can choose on the 4 dart pattern
When you order the 4 Dart Blouse, the pattern page lets you change the back neck (14 options, from +₹0 to +₹30), the front neck (11 options, from +₹0 to +₹30) and the sleeve (21 options, from +₹0 to +₹70). The pattern is drafted from your own measurements, so there is no size to guess.
Is a 4 dart blouse right for you?
Choose a 4 dart blouse if you want the shaping a little closer than a 3 dart blouse gives. If your 3 dart blouse already fits well, there is no need to change. If you want a smooth front with no dart lines at all, look at a princess cut instead.
Tips for stitching darts
- Mark the point and both legs of every dart on the wrong side of the fabric before you remove the paper.
- Fold the dart along its centre line, pin the two legs together and stitch from the wide end towards the point.
- At the point, run off the edge of the fabric and knot the threads instead of backstitching, so no small bump forms.
- Press bust darts downward and waist darts towards the centre, and use a pressing cloth on silk.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 4 dart blouse?
It is a blouse shaped by four darts. It uses one extra dart compared with a 3 dart blouse, for a closer shaping.
What is the difference between a 3 dart and a 4 dart blouse?
Both are darted blouses. The 4 dart blouse has one more dart for closer shaping, while the 3 dart blouse is the standard and simpler choice.
Can I choose the neck and sleeve?
Yes. On the 4 Dart Blouse pattern you can choose the back neck, the front neck and the sleeve.
Is the pattern drafted to my measurements?
Yes. Every Size Hub farma is drafted to the measurements you enter.
Buy now: 4 Dart Blouse farma, ₹490 – price includes GST.