Gussets - Revision history

User 144 at 10:08, 21 May 2006

2006-05-21T10:08:42Z

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	The way a gusset of this sort works is due to the fact that the diamond-shape is cut "on the [[bias]]" - ie the grain of the fabric is running at an angle to the lines of strain/pressure. This means that the threads of the fabric are not pulled tightly against one another (as they would be if the grain of the fabric were running in the same direction as the strain lines), but instead are free to move - which gives the slight amount of stretch that allows freedom of arm-movement.		The way a gusset of this sort works is due to the fact that the diamond-shape is cut "on the [[bias]]" - ie the grain of the fabric is running at an angle to the lines of strain/pressure. This means that the threads of the fabric are not pulled tightly against one another (as they would be if the grain of the fabric were running in the same direction as the strain lines), but instead are free to move - which gives the slight amount of stretch that allows freedom of arm-movement.
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User 144: categorising

2006-05-21T10:07:41Z

categorising

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	The way a gusset of this sort works is due to the fact that the diamond-shape is cut "on the [[bias]]" - ie the grain of the fabric is running at an angle to the lines of strain/pressure. This means that the threads of the fabric are not pulled tightly against one another (as they would be if the grain of the fabric were running in the same direction as the strain lines), but instead are free to move - which gives the slight amount of stretch that allows freedom of arm-movement.		The way a gusset of this sort works is due to the fact that the diamond-shape is cut "on the [[bias]]" - ie the grain of the fabric is running at an angle to the lines of strain/pressure. This means that the threads of the fabric are not pulled tightly against one another (as they would be if the grain of the fabric were running in the same direction as the strain lines), but instead are free to move - which gives the slight amount of stretch that allows freedom of arm-movement.
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Taryn: added explanation of bias-cut. Probably needs cleanup.

2004-07-23T04:15:02Z

added explanation of bias-cut. Probably needs cleanup.

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

			The way a gusset of this sort works is due to the fact that the diamond-shape is cut "on the [[bias]]" - ie the grain of the fabric is running at an angle to the lines of strain/pressure. This means that the threads of the fabric are not pulled tightly against one another (as they would be if the grain of the fabric were running in the same direction as the strain lines), but instead are free to move - which gives the slight amount of stretch that allows freedom of arm-movement.

172.130.162.168 at 05:58, 18 January 2004

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)		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 ~~gore~~ 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 ~~you~~ tunic - it will stretch now when you pull your arm on funny angles.		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.

211.28.160.221 at 01:03, 18 January 2004

2004-01-18T01:03:06Z

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	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)		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 gore 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 you tunic - it will stretch now when you pull your arm on funny angles.		The medieval gore 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 you tunic - it will stretch now when you pull your arm on funny angles.

Update at 19:33, 20 June 2003

2003-06-20T19:33:54Z

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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 gore 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 you tunic - it will stretch now when you pull your arm on funny angles.