It depends on the thickness of and layer of the hat. Hats are largely less pliable with their fabrics -- they're meant to hold a general shape.
A dart is a way to take in fabric that conforms to a curve. You nearly always see them in fitted bodices; darts shape the drape of the fabric to complement the bosom. If you think of a circle of paper, and the then make a dart/triangle, it becomes a cone.
So, in theory, yes. You could better shape a hat with a dart. I'm reality, the fabric(s) used might make it wonky. It depends on the hat.
Thanks!!! I've dropped a bit of weight recently and only have one pair of slacks, yet I am still too big for most pants in this country so I'm not trying to find more because it's a nightmare. I'm gonna try this!
My pleasure! It'll create a little sail on the inside of of pants which might bother you. You can just cut it out. The point of the little sail will be the area to reinforce if you're using conventional sewing thread, as it'll be under the most strain.
Neither. Cut it off if it irritates you. Do you see how the sewing thread makes a triangle, ending in a tapered point? That point will need to be reinforced.
You can add another dart or two if it's a lot to take in, as well. If you do one giant dart, it can mess with the construction and cause it to lay awkwardly.
Just sew is a lot, haha! Denim being a pretty damn strong cotton weave pattern, the stress will be on the sewing thread. Having multiple stitches in a high-stress area spreads the load on the threads out.
*With a machine, this is done by backpedaling the stitches. You press a little lever down and the dog/foot of the machine (which advances the fabric while sewing) runs backwards.
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u/FrancoManiac Aug 15 '18
This is a concealed dart. It should work for any pants -- denim is more durable, but it's largely just a pant construction thing.