Bust Point

Location of the apex of the bust. The Bust Point on a Block is the pivot point for moving the dart, and should not be confused with the Dart Point.

Examples

Image 1: This shows the Bust Point and the two Dart Points on the Bodice Block Front.

Bust Point (and Dart Points) on the Bodice Front
Bust Point (and Dart Points) on the Bodice Front

Image 2:   The side seam darts and the waist darts point to the Bust Point, but stop about 1/2 inch to 1 inch (1.25 cm  - 2 cm) before it.

Croquis with bust point indicated
Bust points on a croquis

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