Short Skills Tutorial: Making Buckram

Have you ever wanted to make buckram? Join Nick for this Short Skills Tutorial to learn how! Buckram in the 18th century refers to either a sturdy linen or linen that has been stiffened and is found in 18th century clothing anywhere a reinforcement or extra stiffness might be needed or desirable. This includes breeches’ waist bands, coat fronts for shaping, button stands, collars, some parts of stays as extra stiffness and more.