has anyone ever cut up an old fur coat?
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Originally Posted by Hosta
some one gave me one its in sad shape I would never wear it but I am thinking about cutting it up and making a bear or something. But I have never cut real fur just wondering?
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Yes, my mom made a couple of bears using a mink coat!! she cut from the back using a retractable blade/knife to just cut leather and after sewing used a dull big needle to pull hair out of seams (so seam disappeard) was sorta messy but bears turned out wonderful
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if it is very old make one out of muslin sp? it is weak and will split when you stuff it i have a book that covers this i'll look for itand let you know what it says i have used them for trim on doll clothing like father christmas
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You do want to cut from the leather side. I used to use small scissors and make small cuts to keep from cutting the fur on the other side. You might want to cut the pattern out of muslin too and sew the four layers together... Because if stuffed to firm, the leather will split. The muslin will work like a stabilizer. Have fun and let us see when your done!
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An elderly neighbor gave me what must have been at one time a fantastically expensive ankle length Mink coat. For whatever reason, she took out the lining of it. I stuck it in a closet and took it out several times, but in the last 20 years or so never got around to it. It fell in the closet once and Koko, my rescue cat, instantly claimed it so now he has probably the most expensive cat bed in town.
One of these days I may steal enough of it to make a doll cape, or maybe a doll coat. I have an old 1800s pattern somewhere reduced for large dolls.
One of these days I may steal enough of it to make a doll cape, or maybe a doll coat. I have an old 1800s pattern somewhere reduced for large dolls.
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