D is for Dart!

dart

noun\ˈdärt\ : a stitched tapering fold in a garment

 

  

     

As you can see in the above photo, darts are used to give three-dimensional shape to a garment, specifically in women's clothing.  Darts allow a garment to mirror the feminine form. 

There are two kinds of darts:

Vertical

• Vertical darts are sewn from the bottom of a blouse to a point generally around the bust-line. These are generally used to pull the garment in towards the wearer's waist.  

Bust 

•   Bust darts are short triangle folds that provide space for breasts such that the fabric fits closely to the wearer. Subtypes of bust darts include:
  • Center
  • Waist
  • French
  • Side seam
  • Armhole
  • Neckline
  • Shoulder
  • T-dart
  • Inverted T-dart

Some of our favourite frocks in-store right now owe their shapeliness to darting!  

This little number from Sugarhill features horizontal bust darts.

The coletterie gives a nice step-by-step tutorial on sewing darts.

There you have it!  The secret behind that pretty party dress that fits you like a glove... a dart or two (or three, or four)! 

Dart diagrams courtesy of Google

Dart info from wikipedia

"Around the world" dress from Sugarhill Boutique, photo here

10 Reasons Why We're Excited For The Jets' Season!

Hey Winnipeg! Fall is finally here, and for many a fine 'Pegger that means one thing - the Jets are back!

Ever since our lonely city was finally reunited with hockey, October has taken on a whole new feeling of excitement, and the city's been given a brand new spark. Here are our top ten reasons why we're excited that the Jets are back!


1. They make us a little bit prouder to be Winnipeggers.

2. No fashion angst here-you can never go wrong wearing the classic blue and white!

3.A good excuse to grab some poutine and beer with friends!

4. Don Cherry's dazzling array of suits.

5.A nice palette cleanser after the Bombers (sorry guys-you got it next year!)

6. They make downtown feel alive and exciting -we even dance with strangers!

7. We get to hear about our city in the news without the word "brown water" being involved!

8.They give us one more reason to love winter.

9. They expose lots of people to a downtown which is not quite as scary as they'd thought!!!!

10. Their existence proves that Gary Bettman was wrong! Wrong wrong wrong!

Thanks to these two shoppers for #5...let's hope they're right!

go jets and feel free to let us know why you're excited!
jesse