Easy to make Cockades

[Fencible]

This site was found per GOOGLE as a tutorial for making cockades. makes it look easier

http://americanduchess.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-make-18th-c-cockades.html

[col90]

Re: Easy to make Cockades

With only one problem.....I've photographed and handled close to two hundred period cockades, in every size, shape, and color, and not one of them is without a backing of something, usually buckram. She mentions a felt pad, which is definitely not correct. You might find doing it this way is harder than you think, as well. I find it easier to make the pleats, pinning them as I go, in a straight length; then stitching them together, and coiling and stitching to a buckram circle, which is the more typical backing. Keep in mind the knife pleat is only one type of ribbon/fabric cockade as well...many are done in box pleats, or pointed. Here's an example of the buckram backing: This particular one happens to be box pleated.

Colleen Formby

[cprljohnivey]

Re: Easy to make Cockades

I am attempting to make a couple. I have a few questions:

* What exactly is buckram? Can this be purchased in a regular craft/fabric store?

*Also, what type of attachment devices were used to attach to uniforms? I have made a few safety pin type devices by bending some wire but before attaching to the cockade want to know if this is appropriate.

Thanks,

B

[4VADRUMMER]

Re: Easy to make Cockades

Brad, Buckram Is a stiff linen material made for backings and lining elements of garments such as collars. William Booth Draper sells some of the best Buckram available on the market for $30.00 a yard. A yard should grant you more use than you'll ever need. Here is the link to WBD's buckram: http://www.wmboothdraper.com/index.html *click on linen fabric and it's at the top of the page.....
Hope this helps!

Not sure on the appropriate attachment for the cockade.

[cprljohnivey]

Re: Easy to make Cockades

Thanks Eric... I am familure with Wm Booth as a matter of fact... will check them out. Thanks.

[Spinster]

Re: Easy to make Cockades

Use a straight pin to attach the cockcade to your clothing. Glass headed ones are always nice, and easier to hold on to.