Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: Helen Weiss
Date: 03-09-2005, 09:25 PM (1 of 8)
|
Does anyone have any ideas about what I should use inside the brim of a baseball cap? I suspect it would have to be somewhat waterproof. but be able to shape into a curve. sewhappy
|
User: Helen Weiss
Member since: 10-16-2003 Total posts: 69 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-10-2005, 07:32 AM (2 of 8)
|
A woman once told me she uses buckram. You can get it at the fabric store I'm sure. I've used it in purses and it holds up well. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 03-10-2005, 08:08 AM (3 of 8)
|
Please don't laugh. I've known people to cut their shape from gallon milk, vinegar, and clorox bottles. I doubt that many pattern companies would suggest that. I think that the buckram is probably the most common.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-10-2005, 08:35 AM (4 of 8)
|
I think the plastic might be a good idea. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Sheri
Date: 03-10-2005, 10:17 AM (5 of 8)
|
I think the plastic might be a good idea. Dorothy If you want to use plastic, you might try the plastic canvas for cross-stitch projects. |
User: Sheri
Member since: 12-04-2000 Total posts: 126 
|
From: Sailorliz
Date: 03-10-2005, 11:24 AM (6 of 8)
|
There is a stiff interfacing that you can purchase that is used for brims on hats. It is called Timtex. I have used it for making fabric bowls. It is pricey and hard to find in stores here where I live in the USA. Here is a link to an online store that has a description of it. http://www.loveandstitchesdesigns.com/timtex.htm Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
|
From: Magot
Date: 03-10-2005, 12:08 PM (7 of 8)
|
Buckram is stiffened with starch isn't it? I wonder about the waterproofness of it - anybody know? ( I have just used some making a french hood)
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
|
From: paroper
Date: 03-10-2005, 03:20 PM (8 of 8)
|
I think that it might hold up to a little bit of dampness just fine, but I know that it won't hold up to a good soaking.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-15292.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft