I don't know if it's related at all — when Robin Netherton demonstrated making a gothic fitted gown, she might or might not use front and back gores depending on the figure of the wearer. If I recall correctly, wide hips worked well with the flare at the sides, and for a straight figure, center gores were needed to get the right shape.

It may be a similar effect here, where the cut of the gown is different for different people.

-Carol


On Jan 31, 2011, at 12:13 AM, Audrey Bergeron-Morin wrote:

On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 2:30 AM, Wicked Frau <wickedf...@gmail.com> wrote:
Just a note, Dame Angele taught me that putting a gore in the front can cause problems. It can catch between your legs when walking. In the end all you need is fullness, so perhaps consider cutting only three gores and putting them on the sides and back.

Sg

I know gores front and back are done very frequently, but I too prefer only sides, for this very reason. And I think the tunics hang better this way, at least in linen and wool. Cotton is stiffer, it might not work as well.


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