Heavy Buckram Fabric

Details

Material: 100% Cotton
Width: 30"

A millinery staple, Heavy Buckram is perfect when you need an extra stiff support fabric. This cotton fabric is the ideal foundation for many projects! Stiffened with resin and starch, it is traditionally used to make hats. It can also be used to stiffen purses and totes.

To make hats, buckram is first wet, and then fastened in place around an appropriate shape. It is then allowed to dry, forming a base for the cloth covering. Many books are available on hat making. Some books are specifically geared to making hats for the stage. Heavy Buckram will help you make wonderful hats for any purpose!

The maximum continuous length for this product is 50 yards, ordering more than 50 yards will come in more than one piece.

Samples

This product can be ordered as a 4" x 4" sample for $1.00, click the "Order Sample" button to order 1 sample.

Please be advised that samples are not cuttings for approval. They are pre-cut and not necessarily from the same bolt you will receive. Dye lots are not guaranteed.

All sample orders ship free via USPS and cannot be tracked.

Shipping Info

Shipping rates are based off of your zip/postal code. We offer worldwide shipping to many countries, including Canada, UK, and more. For a complete list of countries, click the 'Estimate Shipping' link. Most products ship within 2 business days of ordering from Massachusetts, USA. All Robert Allen orders ship from South Carolina and are not returnable. For more information, see our faq page.

• Standard Ground takes 5-7 Business Days.
• 3 Day Shipping takes 3 Business Days.
• 2 Day Shipping takes 2 Business Days.
• Next Day takes 1 Business Day.
• All of these estimates are not inclusive of the day you place your order.