In this guide, I demonstrate two methods of dart manipulation—the pivot method and the cut and spread method. Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread .  The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my personal experiences. Dart manipulation is a pattern making technique used to reposition a dart on a garment without altering or adjusting its overall fit. Essentially, it’s a way to move the shaping in your pattern to