---
title: plugin-gore
---

Published as [@freesewing/plugin-gore][1], this plugin provides [the gore
macro](/reference/macros/gore) which allows you to generate [gore
segments](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gore_\(segment\)); 2D panels to create
a spherical shape as used in hats for example.

This plugin handles all the mathematics to create a (part-)sphere in your
designs.

## Installation

```sh
npm install @freesewing/plugin-gore
```

## Usage

Either [add it as a part plugins](/reference/api/part/config/plugins) in your
design, or [add it to a pattern instance with
Pattern.use()](/reference/api/pattern/use).

To import the plugin for use:
```js
import { gorePlugin } from '@freesewing/plugin-gore'
// or
import { pluginGore } from '@freesewing/plugin-gore'
```

[1]: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@freesewing/plugin-gore