Matching Bodice and Skirt Darts in Tailored Clothing: A Design Choice
Bodice darts and skirt darts are a common feature of tailored clothing, but there is often a question of whether or not they need to match. In most cases, designers intentionally create bodice darts and skirt darts to line up and match, but there are situations where they are designed to intentionally not match. It is not an absolute requirement that they match.
However, there are certain design elements to consider when deciding whether to match bodice and skirt darts. For example, in this 1954 Norman Hartnell design, the darts were intentionally designed not to match.
The right side does not appear symmetrical to the left.
If a designer chooses to match the bodice and skirt darts, they should be even and symmetrical. Even if the designer decides not to match the darts, they still need to maintain a level of symmetry in their design.
In terms of personal preference, some individuals prefer matching bodice and skirt darts while others do not mind. Ultimately, the decision on whether to match bodice and skirt darts depends on the specific design and the designer's intended aesthetic.
The key factor to consider is whether the designer has intentionally created symmetry in their design.
Personal preference also plays a role in this design decision.
Let me know in the comments what you think about matching darts! Do you prefer that they line up and match?
