Gore

How it is used

Use for a main shaped skirt panel; distinguish it from a godet inserted into a seam or slit.

Example sentences

1. Each gore widens from the waist towards the hem of the skirt.

   Several shaped panels together create the skirt’s overall flare.

2. The pattern cutter added a little width to the two back gores.

   The term identifies individual panels that can be adjusted separately.

Common collocations

• skirt gore
• six-gore skirt

Related terms

• patternA paper or digital template for each piece of a garment, used to cut the fabric; it also means a repeated decorative design on fabric.
• silhouetteThe overall outline or shape of a garment or outfit on the body, such as A-line, straight, fitted or oversized.

More terms: Garments & Their Parts

• garment
• hem
• sleeve
• collar
• lining
• zip
• trims
• waistband
• pocket
• cuff
• neckline
• placket