Meaning & use
Godets
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Triangular pieces of fabric inserted into a garment to add flare or fullness, typically in a skirt or sleeve.
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The designer added godets to the hem so the skirt would swing when she walked.
Lace godets were sewn between the panels of the wedding gown.
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A term from dressmaking and fashion design, borrowed directly from French.
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gores
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