Mention skirt godets and the image that immediately flashes before my mind's eye is a youthful Ginger Rogers dancing gracefully with Fred Astaire, her long, slim skirt flaring beautifully as she twirls around the dance floor. Godets―triangular fabric inserts that, at first glance, trumpet seamlessly from the skirt―make it possible for the restrained, elegant 1930s garment to tango, fox-trot, and swing. In today's fashion world, with its infinite variety of silhouettes and styles, the skirt godet still plays an important design role―it adds soft, subtle flair (see photo on p. 64 for an example), full-blown evening glamour (see photo on p. 66), or a flirty, playful flounce (see photo on p. 69). Read on for more ideas to spark your imagination, and instructions for adding godets to existing skirt patterns.
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