How to Make Godets for a Flamenco Skirt

I have always found making godets to be a real headache.  These two videos give a good explanation of how it's done, though I'm still not totally clear on how to get the sides of the godet the right size! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmelY51UlLA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Nht9U3QHI The important thing to note is that a godet is never a triangle:  [...]

Dress For Flamenco - All about Flamenco Costume

Flamenco Skirts

The flamenco skirt isn't just a piece of clothing, it's a prop.  Watch any flamenco dancer and you'll see how she uses her hands and sometimes her legs to throw the skirt around, adding an extra dimension to the drama and movement of the dance. In the old days, flamenco skirts were made of heavy [...]

Dress For Flamenco - All about Flamenco Costume