Add Godets to a Simple Flared Dress Pattern
Photo: Sloan Howard
A godet is a wedge of fabric added between seam allowances, or inset within a garment, to give extra flare at a hemline. Godets add a body-conscious fit through the hips while increasing fullness around the hem. They add motion for dancing, create greater design interest, and enhance swing in a dress. Louise Cutting explains how to customize a simple pattern for a flared dress in this article from Quick Stuff to Sew, Vol. 5.
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LOUISE CUTTING, contributor Posted on Jan 26th, 2011 in sewing, online extras, how-to, patterns, downloads, projects, quick stuff to sew, garment, quick stuff to sew vol. 5, featured pattern
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