![]() (Worn out linens are a historically accurate option, and a good use for shirts when they get too full of holes to wear, but sometimes I'll use washed cotton muslin.) I don't measure it and it always turns out fine. ![]() So, anyways, about 2 parts water and 1 part fabric stiffener. Great comparisons, including video clips of how the buckram moves.) (If you want to read more about historical options I highly recommend this post. Not historically accurate, but it's something that's already in the house, and as long as my buckram is sufficiently stiff I don't think it really makes a difference what exactly it's stiffened with. I just use the fabric stiffener that my mother has in her studio, and there is one bottle that's "Eileen's" and one that's "Stiffy" if the brands make any difference.Īs far as I can tell they're more or less the same goop, and judging from the smell and texture it's very similar if not identical to white glue. I take some fabric stiffener and pour a bit of it into a suitable plastic vessel and add about twice as much water. When I started this waistcoat it occurred to me that I've never shown how I make buckram, so I'll do that right now.
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