Burda Style For people who sew

If you are dissatisfied with the way your bust darts turn out (aka: looks like you're very cold and nipply), here's a simple way to curve them and make them more "boosie" shaped.

Technique Materials

fabric, any pattern with bust darts, fabric marking pencil, sewing machine

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36 Comments

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  Sep 5, 2011, 04.28 PMby Jessica Purdin

  Thanks so much! I hate ending up with a blouse that “stands at attention” for me. Especially with all the time invested.
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  Nov 10, 2010, 10.38 AMby vanessajp

  Thank you! Very easy to follow instructions too.
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  Sep 23, 2010, 06.38 PMby emanmoon

  Wow, this is amazing, I will try it soon.
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  Mar 6, 2010, 03.58 PMby lillywhitemillie

  Dude. Amazing. Worked like a charm. Down with bullet boobs!
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  Oct 9, 2009, 02.22 PMby almatinka

  This is very helpful!!! I love the technique and would definitely note it!
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  Sep 8, 2009, 10.43 PMby jude3944

  I so have to try this I hate pointed boobie darts. So I don’t sew tops now I can try again .. Thanks for posting… Jude
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  Jul 27, 2009, 05.27 AMby angel5116

  Great tip, love the dress too. Please post the pattern?
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  Apr 15, 2009, 08.36 PMby mummysew

  Fantastic! thanks!
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  Sep 16, 2008, 01.10 AMby themisstress

  Great how to! Just wanted to add, if you sew your dart from the wrong end (ie. from the seam instead of from the point) it’s easier to run off at the point, and makes a softer shape. Hope that helps someone! Thanks again
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  Aug 28, 2008, 02.40 PMby roryroo

  fabulous! this is a lifesaver- thanks! you are fantastic!!
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  Aug 26, 2008, 08.13 PMby goatfriend

  Great sugggestion. Thanks!
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  Aug 21, 2008, 01.18 PMby amp

  Very nice instructions. Thanks for sharing!
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  Aug 5, 2008, 01.50 PMby karesa

  Oh, you are my hero. The combination of DD’s and traditional bust darts tends to frighten children and small animals.Thank you SO much for your very helpful tutorial.
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  Jul 30, 2008, 12.06 PMby soulinfusion

  Thank you so much, this helps me out alot!!
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  Jul 20, 2008, 10.57 AMby charlestonstyle4

  thanks so much! my semi formal dress looks great!
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  Jul 18, 2008, 08.31 PMby sacomo

  Nice job it’s simply stated and works, Thanks
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  Jul 5, 2008, 07.32 AMby bib

  heyy thanx a lot for this amazing tip…that ll help me so mch….
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  Jul 4, 2008, 08.54 AMby panimaga

  Yeeeah, this will make my problems with the bust line go away:)
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  Jul 3, 2008, 11.52 PMby enkida

  So simple, I am wondering “why didn’t I think of this?!” ;-) Thanks for sharing!
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  Jul 1, 2008, 12.38 AMby kellimaier

  And thank you…couldn’t bring up my comment to edit it. Thanks for the instruction.
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  Jul 1, 2008, 12.37 AMby kellimaier

  I understood most of this but why did you sew that straight line before sewing the curved one?
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  Jun 30, 2008, 05.58 AMby ljc

  Thanks for that, simple but very effective!!

  No More Pointy Boobs for me! :-)
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  Jun 29, 2008, 04.49 PMby lyndilou

  Looks promising for the larger cup size gal . . . thanks for this tip!
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  Jun 26, 2008, 08.02 AMby mandypandy

  Thanks for the How-To!! I’ve always wondered how I could make darts not so darty. I will definitely be using this tip often!
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  Jun 22, 2008, 06.13 AMby aveline

  Hey. wow great idea. I always hate sewing darts as they always come pouting out or pointed! Now I look forward to make such darts next time I sew a top or dress! Thanks!!
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  Jun 21, 2008, 02.21 AMby annk

  Definitely going to do this on future projects!
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  Jun 19, 2008, 07.11 PMby peacockchic

  OMG!!! I have hated doing bust darts because of those stupid points. Now I have the answer. Thank you thank you thank you!
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  Jun 19, 2008, 10.55 AMby emmastaf

  I completely followed this. Now I’m not afraid to make a woven blouse!
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  Jun 18, 2008, 07.29 PMby boogaloobaby

  Thank you for posting this. Your instructions are very understandable. I shall be giving your technique a try soon.
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  Jun 18, 2008, 02.15 PMby staticstasy

  cool cool I was wondering how to do that… :)