In a take-off for head gore, which measurement is essential to determine the piece size?

• A. Diameter
• B. Circumference
• C. Width
• D. Length

Answer: (C)

When you size head gore pieces, the key measurement is the width of each panel at the base. Head gores are wedge-like panels arranged around the crown, so how wide each gore is determines how many pieces fit and how they meet around the head. To calculate the size, you typically take the head circumference and divide it by the number of gores you plan to use, which directly sets each gore’s base width. The length of the panel affects how tall the crown is, but it doesn’t define how much of the circumference a single gore covers. Diameter and circumference relate to overall head size, but the actual piece size for each gore is driven by width.