I’ve been sewing for many years but have never used faux fur in garments and this was precisely what I was looking for and not 40 minutes worth of tutorial! Thank you!
Great tutorial. few extra tips just cause. When cutting the fur, pay attention to the direction of the fluff. For strips tat are fluffy like Ginni Di demonstraded, the fluff needs to go parallel to the sort ends of the strip. when attaching, pay attention to the direction and try to have the same direction (which side of the folded strip faces out when worn) on all pieces to help with cohesion. I find Faux fur cut in this manner to be less annoying/more comfortable if the side facing your skin is where the fur points away from the seam. for a sleeker look, cut the fur parallel to the long edges of the strips. If you are doing a sleek fur look, especially for a collar try to keep the fluff pointing down - this can mean doing collars in two pieces, joined at the back to get the right weight. alternatively, point te fluff of a 'sleek' cut strip up on the costume as you attach it and the result is extra fluffy. cutting strips from scraps and indiscriminantly mixing the nap of te fabric can lead to funky results.
@@GinnyDi My first experience with Faux Fur I was making a plush with a pattern intended to make a cotton creature. I dutifully laid out the pattern pieces in the fabric saving layout suggested. Zero attention to the nap. Didn't notice until after I flipped it right side out and stuffed it. went to smooth the nice pettable fur and.... realized I'd made a mangy monstrosity. Lesson learned, nap matters. :)
I've been getting into Critical Role just now. i'm starting out with Handbook helpers before getting into watching the campaign episodes. Thank you for introducing me to the show. Plus great tutorial too! :)
Perfect! For cutting fur, I like using a razor on the wrong side of the fabric. That helps keep the fur in tact for any remnants so there won't be a harsh cut. Ofcourse, it doesn't matter if it's being hemmed/tucked away. For sewing on a machine, I like doing what you did as well! Sometimes afterwards I'll use a needle to "untuck" some fur that was sewn under and give it a more natural/furry line. If that makes sense?
Good work, Ginny! Nice and easy to follow tutorial; even as someone with no sewing experience, I feel I could do a decent job by following your advice!
Simply excellent advice, from a accomplished and fantabulous teacher!! You always give people the best possible advise in achieving their own creative magic!! When you help others make something magical, you help make the whole community a more involved and supportive place! Overall, you help make it a more fabulous place for everyone!!
I use a dog brush (like for getting their undercoat), especially helpful if it has a straight edge, and use it to get the fur out of the seams. Especially for something like a sideseam where more fur can get into the stitching! :)
I was actually fond of having a fur trimmed collar on my vest a few years ago but it was white fur and I died my hair blue frequently. Seeing this makes me want to do that to my vest again minus the blue hair dye. Thanks!
Thank you very much for this video! Although my hood is lined, I like the look of the unlined better, so I'm likely to use that technique instead after I've already sewn the lining in. Very helpful having both results next to each other at the end.
This was awesome!! Thankyou so much !! After doing extensive searches, I finally found exactly what I wanted !! Simple, quick and well put together video 💕🌹😊
You don't mention that there would be a right side and a wrong side to the fur when attached. When you fold your fur, one side the pile would be going down and the other side it would be going up. So presuming you would want it be facing down on the right side, I can't see that it would look too good on the wrong side.
You can use a standard foot, a universal needle, and the default stitch and witch. Generally if a specific foot, needle, and/or settings are not specified, it's because they don't need to be changed. That said, if you aren't using a lining, you cannot follow this tutorial as-is. This method relies on a lining material.
This is fantastic but watching you cut through the pile of the fur like that made me audibly gasp! Girl your sewing room's gonna look like you shaved a poodle! D:
I’ve been sewing for many years but have never used faux fur in garments and this was precisely what I was looking for and not 40 minutes worth of tutorial! Thank you!
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED. I actually screamed when I saw this was uploaded, thank you soo much!
It's fate!! Glad I could help!
Asha L.... Meee tooo, screamed with delight💕
Great tutorial. few extra tips just cause.
When cutting the fur, pay attention to the direction of the fluff. For strips tat are fluffy like Ginni Di demonstraded, the fluff needs to go parallel to the sort ends of the strip. when attaching, pay attention to the direction and try to have the same direction (which side of the folded strip faces out when worn) on all pieces to help with cohesion. I find Faux fur cut in this manner to be less annoying/more comfortable if the side facing your skin is where the fur points away from the seam.
for a sleeker look, cut the fur parallel to the long edges of the strips. If you are doing a sleek fur look, especially for a collar try to keep the fluff pointing down - this can mean doing collars in two pieces, joined at the back to get the right weight. alternatively, point te fluff of a 'sleek' cut strip up on the costume as you attach it and the result is extra fluffy.
cutting strips from scraps and indiscriminantly mixing the nap of te fabric can lead to funky results.
Great point, I automatically paid mind to the nap of the fur in all my examples but didn't think to specifically address it!
@@GinnyDi My first experience with Faux Fur I was making a plush with a pattern intended to make a cotton creature. I dutifully laid out the pattern pieces in the fabric saving layout suggested. Zero attention to the nap. Didn't notice until after I flipped it right side out and stuffed it. went to smooth the nice pettable fur and.... realized I'd made a mangy monstrosity.
Lesson learned, nap matters. :)
BIG TIP! VACUUM YOUR FUR AS YOU CUT IT AND WHEN ON FABRIC! I found this out and it has saved SO MUCH CLEAN UP!
*Takes copious notes for LARPing*
I've been getting into Critical Role just now. i'm starting out with Handbook helpers before getting into watching the campaign episodes. Thank you for introducing me to the show. Plus great tutorial too! :)
Perfect! For cutting fur, I like using a razor on the wrong side of the fabric. That helps keep the fur in tact for any remnants so there won't be a harsh cut. Ofcourse, it doesn't matter if it's being hemmed/tucked away.
For sewing on a machine, I like doing what you did as well! Sometimes afterwards I'll use a needle to "untuck" some fur that was sewn under and give it a more natural/furry line. If that makes sense?
Good work, Ginny!
Nice and easy to follow tutorial; even as someone with no sewing experience, I feel I could do a decent job by following your advice!
Thank you so much, I'm so happy to hear that!
You make this look so easy! Going to fur trim my daughter's Christmas dresses this year 😊
Simply excellent advice, from a accomplished and fantabulous teacher!! You always give people the best possible advise in achieving their own creative magic!! When you help others make something magical, you help make the whole community a more involved and supportive place! Overall, you help make it a more fabulous place for everyone!!
Thank you so much for uploading this!! Working on a costume as only my fourth sewing project and this will be a big help :D
funny how notliterally stop making content after you left. kinda miss the old vids. but happy too see you found your own way keep going
I use a dog brush (like for getting their undercoat), especially helpful if it has a straight edge, and use it to get the fur out of the seams. Especially for something like a sideseam where more fur can get into the stitching! :)
THANK YOU. Looked at a lot of tutorials for this, but yours is the best one around. I'm glad I found it
I was actually fond of having a fur trimmed collar on my vest a few years ago but it was white fur and I died my hair blue frequently. Seeing this makes me want to do that to my vest again minus the blue hair dye. Thanks!
This is going to come in handy. Thanks!
You're so fantastic!! This is awesome!
Thank you very much for this video! Although my hood is lined, I like the look of the unlined better, so I'm likely to use that technique instead after I've already sewn the lining in. Very helpful having both results next to each other at the end.
TY Ginny this is REALY helpful!
This was awesome!! Thankyou so much !! After doing extensive searches, I finally found exactly what I wanted !!
Simple, quick and well put together video 💕🌹😊
This is exactly what I need to complete my Elvin wizard cosplay. Thank you!!!
I wish you could hear the squeal I let out when I saw this! This is exactly what I needed for my Yasha cosplay!!
EXACTLY what I was looking for, thank you :)
Glad I could help!
this is really useful, thank you.
Using this for my cape! Tysm!
So helpful
This was great! Quick easy and detailed!
Thank you love ❤️
Thank you so much! This is just what I needed.
Very helpful!
My God finally thank you so much you made it so simple! I'm ready to make my silver fox ruff for my moms coat
Gotta say, I wasn't very much interested in the How-To part but, your voice over was soothing and well done.
Such a helpful video ❤️
This video should have been sponsored by Fiskars!
Omg thank you.
I dont sew or cosplay but I am here to support
Do you have any tips on sewing faux fur to a stretch fabric?
How would this technique work on a curved edge, say for trimming the bottom of a circle skirt? Thanks!
You don't mention that there would be a right side and a wrong side to the fur when attached. When you fold your fur, one side the pile would be going down and the other side it would be going up. So presuming you would want it be facing down on the right side, I can't see that it would look too good on the wrong side.
I think thats why she made certain to tell you to cut bouble double and which way to fold it so when it is sewn In it has no "wring way".
that's so helpful!!
Tip for cutting fur: Cut it with the fur side down! You can cut through the base fabric with less of the hair falling out.
THANK YOU! I am trying to finish a Santa suit!
This was so easy I’ve been scared to add fur for fear it would be easy to mess up
Yes yes excellent~
What ifffff I’m adding fur to an entire unlined full length cape? I am not hand stitching 16 feet of fabric
you can machine stitch it as well! just be careful about the fur not getting caught!
what foot, needle, stich , width should I use. Just have a simple 2inch precut craft fur to line the bottom of my daughters dress, no lining?
You can use a standard foot, a universal needle, and the default stitch and witch. Generally if a specific foot, needle, and/or settings are not specified, it's because they don't need to be changed.
That said, if you aren't using a lining, you cannot follow this tutorial as-is. This method relies on a lining material.
I'll do this once I get the stuff to do it with ;-;
What stitch did you say it was ?
Gonna make this for my technoblade cosplay 🧎🏻
I’m trying to make a shirt with black fur where where do I get fur from
A fabric store
Does this work without a sewing machine 😥
fellas we dressing like this 24/7 in 2022
Your voice sounds like Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender
Little blue dude from around the corner
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This is fantastic but watching you cut through the pile of the fur like that made me audibly gasp! Girl your sewing room's gonna look like you shaved a poodle! D:
don't panic, I own a vacuum cleaner.