OK......buckram is a stiff material...Here is a definition of it from the www..... A BOOK CLOTH made from cotton or linen, usually the former, and closely woven, occasionally with a double warp. It is filled or coated and calendered to give it a smooth finish which blocks well and is reasonably durable. Originally, the term applied only to a starch-filled fabric; today, however, it applies also to coated and impregnated fabrics having a heavy base. The material used to fill the interstices and/or cover the base fabric is usually pyroxylin, but it may be starch, china clay, clay, or other nonfibrous material. I feel certain you can buy it at a good fabric shop..like Jo-Anns or sone of the other well known shops...... The fusible shade backing is a iron on backing that you use in adhering a piece of fabric to a shade for decorative purposes...again available in a fabric shop.... I haven't made that little paper doll but it is so cute and I have often thought of trying it just for the fun of it. Let us know how yours turns out....

Hi! Is that Butterick 6939 a wedding dress pattern with ruffles in the back from 1988? If so I have been DESPERATELY searching for it! Please, if you still have it, I will take ALL the patterns just to get to that one. Please let me know. Thank you SO much!!

My JoAnn's does carry Butterick (which I pronounce as but+trick, probably incorrect now that I think about it). If you don't need/want the pattern immediately, they usually rotate which pattern manufacturer is on sale, so each one probably goes on sale monthly. I try to wait until the sale to pay $1.99 rather than the $10-15 for each pattern. If you get real motivated, keep a list of all the patterns you are interested in (by manufacturer). When the manufacturer is on sale, you can make a quick trip to the store, pull out your list and grab the ones that you have already researched.

I did a quick search for your specific pattern and the only one that came up was sold. I think you could find something similar from Kwik Sew...they have quite a few easy fit pullover dresses. They don't sell patterns from their site but they have a store locater and some online dealers listed. Otherwise, eBay is worth searching. I've found many patterns there that are out of print for a good price. Here is a link that might be useful: Kwik Sew Patterns