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Elizabethan

2004-01-18T06:11:57Z

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Relating to or characteristic of [[Elizabeth I]] of [[England]] (1533-1603) or her reign (1558-1603).

== External Links ==
* http://renaissance.dm.net/compendium/home.html
* The [http://elizabethangeek.com/wiki/index.cgi?HomePage Elizabethan Wiki] provides an excellent resource on this period.

Gores

2004-01-18T06:01:09Z

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A '''gore''' is a triangle of [[fabric]] inserted in the "skirt" of guys' and girls' [[t-tunic]]s to allow more space to move the legs. Girls tend to have more gores than guys since their tunics are longer (unless they dress as a boy-which is fine), but guys generally also need a couple of gores so that they can easily run, [[dance]] and [[fight]] in their tunic.

== Making gores ==
The easiest way to make gores is to take any rectangular scraps of fabric left over from the body of the tunic and cut them diagonally to make two triangles. Sew these triangles into the side seam of your t-tunic with the small end at the waist and the long end at the bottom hem. It's a bit tricky to get the top in neatly by machine - either handsew it, or just do the best job you can - the [[St Louis tunic]] is a very finely tailored [[14th century]] guys' shirt cut to a t-tunic design, and despite the rest being sewn nicely, there are apparently still wrinkles at the top of the gores.

Gussets

2004-01-18T05:58:10Z

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A '''gusset''' is a small piece of [[fabric]] inserted at a place of strain to allow free movement and flexibility without the (non-stretchy) fabric ripping. Most commonly found under the arms, but can also be found in other places (eg modern [[underwear]] and lycra pants, period [[socks]] at the heel, etc)

The medieval gusset is normally a square of fabric about 8-12cm wide (on average, this can differ - use whatever suits). Turn it diagonally and sew it into the underarm area of your tunic - it will stretch now when you pull your arm on funny angles.