Ever go to a tailor and have no idea what word(s) she/he just said? Well, we are here to bring a little education into the wide world of tailoring with a little terminology talk. Check back every week for a new term.

Next up: Godet

A godet is a piece of fabric that is wider at the bottom than at the top. It usually is inserted into a piece of clothing to add fullness and volume, for ease of movement, or as a design feature.

Godets are commonly found in shirt sleeves and skirts, but bell-bottoms also have godets to thank for their full shape.

As someone who has struggled awkwardly up many flights of stairs in a pencil skirt, it’s safe to say that godets certainly make life more comfortable.

Usually multiple godets will be added in at even intervals to a skirt, for instance, which gives the skirt more of a ripple effect. Godets are usually the same fabric as the rest of the item of clothing, but can be sewn in contrasting fabrics or patterns to give your clothes a more distinctive look. In rarer cases, though, a skirt will have one large godet in the back so as to make it easier to walk in.

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