Ok, then, what is a gusset? >From what I've learned over the years and confirmed by looking a the following definitions, "Gore" and "Godet" are pretty much the same, with the godet being specifically that triangular piece which extends upward from the hem to add fullness to a skirt, and a gore being that or also a trapezoidal or tapering shape that functions the same way and possibly extending higher than just the waist/hip area. A gusset is that triangle, diamond or other shape that we add into the underarm and thigh areas to give us more room where it is needed, and is sewn in on all sides. The first two are only sewn on 2 sides. ***** Gore (gôr, gr) n. 1. A triangular or tapering piece of cloth forming a part of something, as in a skirt or sail. 2. A small triangular piece of land. tr.v. gored, gor·ing, gores 1. To provide with a gore. 2. To cut into a gore.
[Middle English, from Old English gra, triangular piece of land.] ***** Godet go·det (g-dt) n. A triangular piece of fabric usually set into the hem of a garment to add fullness. [French, goblet, godet, from Middle Dutch codde, cylindrical piece of wood.] ***** Gusset gus·set (gst) n. 1. A triangular insert, as in the seam of a garment, for added strength or expansion. 2. A triangular metal bracket used to strengthen a joist. 3. A piece of mail or plate armor protecting the joints in a suit of armor. [Middle English, from Old French gousset, perhaps diminutive of gousse, pod, husk.] ::Linda:: info taken from www.thefreedictionary.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
