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Waist darts are vertical darts that help define the waist by removing excess fabric; they are usually pointed toward the waistline, located on the front or back bodice pieces.

Fish-eye darts take in fabric at the waist on both the front and the back, creating a double-ended dart that shapes the garment around the torso.

A contour dart is used for more extreme shaping, taking in fabric at two parallel points which creates a more fitted shape around curves like the bust or the small of the back.

Elbow darts are small darts placed at the elbow to give a bent shape to sleeves, allowing for better movement and a neater appearance.

A straight dart usually has a point on one end and is wide at the other. It helps to shape a flat piece of fabric to fit curves, typically used at bust, waist, or hips.

French darts are diagonal darts that start at the side seam and point up towards the bust. They create a smooth, elongated silhouette and are often found in vintage styles.

A neck dart is a type of dart that removes excess fabric from around the neckline area, helping to fit the garment to the body's contours.

An armhole dart is situated around the armhole of a garment and is mainly used to remove excess fabric for a better fit around the arms and shoulder blades.

Shoulder darts provide shaping from the shoulder, usually pointing towards the bust, giving the garment a more tailored fit on the upper body.