Definition
buckraming
noun
- A stiff fabric or material made from buckram (a coarse cotton cloth) used in garment construction, bookbinding, or millinery.
Usage: textile/fashion term
verb
- The process of stiffening or reinforcing fabric or garments with buckram.
Usage: textile/fashion term
Examples
- The milliner used buckraming to give the hat its rigid shape.
- Buckraming the collar made the shirt stand up properly.
- The bookbinder applied buckraming to reinforce the spine of the antique volume.
- Dress designers often employ buckraming in formal gowns for structure.
- The buckraming process requires careful application to avoid visible stiffness.