Double-pointed dart

Drawing fabric along one or more rows of stitching to reduce its width into soft, even fullness before attaching it to another piece.

A pleat formed by two folds turned away from each other on the front, creating a flat panel with fabric hidden behind it on both sides.

A dart that curves inward at the middle and points at both ends, shaping fabric closely to the body at the waist without a horizontal seam.

A tapered fold of fabric stitched to a point that removes excess fullness and shapes flat fabric to a body curve, such as at the bust or waist.

A long, diagonal dart running from the side seam near the hip up toward the bust point, shaping the garment with a single seam line.