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Historical Costumes and Clothing

Tag: Buckram

— 16th Century, Research —

The use of buckram in Tudor (Henrician) Gowns

June 16, 2011
Buckram as used in Tudor (Henrician) Gowns

This is my follow up post to the question of using buckram in kirtles. To back track a bit, in March I hit Google books and British History Online to hunt for how buckram was used in early 16th century England. Since my use of it in kirtles for support was iffy at best, I… Read More The use of buckram in Tudor (Henrician) Gowns

— Research —

The use of buckram as kirtle stiffening and other thoughts

April 11, 2011
Using Buckram for stiffening

I’ve been busy with not sewing this past month and have directed my energy to a great deal of online research. First and foremost the use of buckram as a gown stiffening has always puzzled me. Was it wet molded to the figure? (Rather unlikely.) How did it hold up if someone got caught in… Read More The use of buckram as kirtle stiffening and other thoughts

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