Garment & Textile · Women's Garment

Skirt — Godet

Triangular insert added to seams to flare the hem.

Origin

Global

Era

Modern

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Industrialist View

Common in mermaid gowns, circle-hem jackets.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Cut as triangles; insert at seam notches; reinforce at apex with bartack.

Construction & Use

Adds volume without increasing hip bulk.

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