Making a Fur Throw & Pillow from a Fur Coat
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- čas přidán 14. 02. 2022
- A customer asked me if I could make a fur throw &pillow from a fur coat. I said absolutely! This video focuses more on the deconstruction of the garment than the actual sewing of the throw. For more detailed instructions on layering fur/backing for creating a throw or a pillow you can watch the video here.
Making a Fur Pillow from a Fur Jacket Lining.
• Making of a Fur Pillow...
Thank you for sharing this process with us! I have a fur from my mother and my girls and I have thought of making a throw from it. It's not a full length though we'll see..... Respect your detail and process.
So happy you found this helpful! If you make it, let me know how it turns out!!
Dinah
I NEVER knew why there was sawdust, I thought it was crumbling pelt/leather! Thank you for explaining that and this whole amazing video. ❤
Glad it helped!
I just received a mink throw from Dinah and it’s gorgeous. What a great way to preserve an heirloom! Dinah kept me posted every step of the way and answered all my questions right away. I’m going to tell all my friends that don’t wear their mother’s furs anymore to send them to Dinah.
Thank you so much Deborah! I was pleasure preserving your treasured memories!!
Thank you for the details. I’ve never done anything like this before. I’m a quilter/longarmer. My friend from Sweden asked me to help her turn her Mothers Mink coats onto throws.
You can always reach out if you have more questions!
Really enjoyed your video. I have a full length black mink and 2 daughter each have a coyote/fox full length coats. Gotta take a deep breath and just go for it!
Awesome. Let me know if I can help. Dinah
Amazing job. You can't tell at all where you pieced your fur. The backing on the throw was perfect. I used this video as my guide to taking apart my sisters "fun fur" to create pillows for her.
That is wonderful Deborah! Glad it helped you!
This was so helpful, my friend asked me to make an old beloved fur coat into a throw for her. So this video is great, thank you! And based on all the comments you are going to be very busy! Good for you!
Thanks. Hope it goes well!! And yes, the response is very humbling.
so so glad you did this!! this is EXACTLY what I have been planning on doing for the last few years. I buy old fur coats at resale shops and hope to do a few throws/blankets for gifts.
Glad it was helpful!
Line up like a nap...all flows same way...no tangles or snags that way either. This is brilliant!
Thank you.
I'm so glad you uploaded this.😊 I love ideas like this.❤💡 I want a fur and I'm going to get some someday. Keep up the GREAT WORK.🐯
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for showing how to do this! I have had a fur coat for 2 years that I inherited and was scared to tough it! You have inspired me!
So glad!! Good luck with your new project!
Wow beautiful 😍 I have an amazing fur coat from a thrift store with tears under the arms but the main piece is perfect, can't wait to repurpose mine !
Excellent!
I’m going to try it!
What an absolutely amazing beautifully done job I watched every minute I’ve just inherited six fur coats I was trying to think of a way that I could honor the animal and the person that they belong to at the same time and this is certainly a beautiful option thank you for doing such an incredibly detailed video absolutely amazing! If you happen to see this comment would you mind texting me and letting me know what cold tape you used? Thank you
I get my cold tape and cold cloth from Samuel Bauer & Sons, Inc. Under new ownership, but they are great!
great job!
Thanks!
Love this
Thank you!
Dinah, what a wonderful way to salvage the fur and make it useful to your client. Can you tell me approximately how many hours of work you put into this project (throw and pillow)?
I really depends on the the size & the condition of the furs. Furs that are in excellent condition go much faster! 10+ hours of work on this project. Some are faster. Furs that are in poor shape take much longer and need special handling & care.
Loved watching I worked for 4 years in a fur shop in England knew lots of furs some never to be heard of again, anyway I have a tanuki and want to have a throw made would love to hear from you perhaps have you do mine it's in good condition
Please check your email.
Amazing!
Could you please tell me the type of stitch you used and a second option since I have a basic machine? I 'd appreciate it if you also describe the length and width, and type of needle? thanks
in advance
I used a straight stitch/blanket stitch. Use something close in your machine to an overlock stitch. I used a leather needle / 12. Length about a 3.5 and the width was just enough to catch the edges. Good luck with your project Eleonora.
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thanks Dinah !!!!
Notice you sewed on machine did you use a fur needle you know they have like a three edge not like a normal needle just wondered but absolutely loved watching you and the throw was great
Yes, Just got a "new" fur machine. See it here: czcams.com/video/GGJjB0HwNls/video.html
What exactly is "cold tape"? Also, what type of thread did you use to sew it together? thanks
Cold tape is a satin like material with an adhesive on the back. No heat needed to adhere to the fur. Cut and pull off the protective backing. It's a tight tack. It helps support the edges of the fur while stitching through it. I use 100% furrier cotton thread. All can be purchased at: www.samuelbauer.com. Call them if you are interested in furrier items.
Dinah
This is cool! I didn't catch it in the video - but what size was the original coat vs. what were the dimensions of the throw when finished?
Not sure of the size of the Original coat, but the throw was 43 by 54 and enough was left over to make the pillow.
Thank you for your video... I think this is a great way to recycle furs. I would have liked to know what the "cold tape" is and where to get it as well as the little clips you used. What kind of stich did you use on your sewing machine?
Cold tape a type of fabric with an adhesive on the back. It's used to stabilize the edges of when sewing fur or leather. The clips you can purchase at any craft store. Just do a search for sewing clips. I used a straight stitch and a zigzag edge or overlock edge.
How do you know what needle and stitch to use when working with pelts on a conventional sewing machine?
The size of the needle all depends of the fur you are sewing. A fur machine uses an overcast stitch, so on a domestic machine I would use a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. Always use a test piece of fur before you begin your project.
I wonder if you can offer suggestion? My aunt was given a fox fur, she wants to try and make a teddy bear however the actual skin is dried out brittle! Would I just add a stablizer ? Maybe 100% cotton glued down to the pelt? Thank you for suggestions.
Sorry, If the fur is brittle I wouldn't use it. It will crumble when you try to sew it. You can not use iron on or heat stabilizer. Maybe you can get away with cold cloth, but over time the stabilizer will dry out and may not hold together. As for a fabric or leather glue, I am not too sure about.
Hello, Thank you for sharing this amazing video. We have a beaver coat that we would like to have converted to a throw. If you would be willing to do the work for us please let us know how to get in touch with you. Many thanks!
Go to: www.dinahsquilts.com/contact-us.
Wasnt the bottom more flared than the top? How did you deal with that ?
Either ads material at the top or cut un rhe centre and resew?
I ended up making darts and cutting away the extra fur. I no longer do that as I make strips now instead. You can see the video here: czcams.com/video/Pg5AhdQ_TjI/video.html&ab_channel=Dinah%27sQuilts%26HandmadeSoaps
I use to use fur needle specially for furs have you used them
Yes I use fur needles.
Have you ever used fur remnants / pieces to make a Russian Cossack style hat?
As of yet I have not, but love to try!
That Mink shedding at the hem is moth damage! Watch out for them. Mink doesn't just shed like that.
That is true, but this was from wear and tear. I cut it off and did not use in the final product.
approximately what is the cost? I have 6 coats ... where are you located?
Go to www.dinahsquilts and fill out the Contact Us page. Go to the fur page for general information. www.dinahsquilts.com/contact-us
I love our video. Can you also do my coats too..I have a mink and a sheep coat. As I am older now, the coats are too heavy to wear. Please contact me. Thank You
Go to www.dinahsquilts.com... Fill out the contact form.
www.dinahsquilts.com/contact-us
Dental tool! I thought it was a double sided knitting needle.
I bought one at the Flea Market, then asked my dentist if I could have one he was using that was perfect. LOL
Would you do this for me if I sent you the coat?
Yes! Go to www.dinahsquilts.com and fill out the contact us form. www.dinahsquilts.com/contact-us