beginner sewer im stumped on first step simplicity pattern , embarassing LOL

pattern no 3949 apron C first step says to reinforce the edge of the dart nearest side seam, stitch along broken line and seam line through small dot for about 1 " on either side of the dot. clip diagonally to stitching at small dot. it shows a pic but no arrows no direction , i dont want to stich then clip and have it be messed up i have never done darts before , this is like my second project