Darts Papercut Patterns May 1, 2020 STEP 1 Pin dart in place, right sides together and matching notches. STEP 2 Stitch dart together so that the stitch line ends smoothly and gradually at the marked point. You can use pins as a guideline if you have trouble. STEP 3 With the needle down, pivot foot around so that you’re facing back in the direction of the raw edge. STEP 4 Stitch back down the folded edge a few centimetres and back tack. This eliminates unnecessary bulk at the dart point and makes for a neater finish. STEP 5 Press dart. Voila!