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Faux Fur Coat DIY

Hey y’all! Someone pinch me because I can’t believe I’m here! I’m so excited to be a part of the Sewing Rabbit team.

If you read my blog you probably already know this about me: I’m obsessed with fur right now. I’m not alone, fur is a huge trend this winter. From über trendy kids’ designers to the aisles of Target, kids fur coats, vests and hats are everywhere.

My eldest daughter is even more fur-obsessed than I am, so I had to make her a fur coat! Funny story: while walking around Raleigh last weekend a sweet lady stopped her on the street and said “girl I love that jacket!” and then walked away singing “B b b Bennie and the Jets”! It totally made my day. Elton John always had the most amazing fur jackets.

What I love most about this coat is that it makes a big statement, but it was so easy to sew. Once I got all the pieces cut it was only about a two-hour project. Let me show you how to DIY.

Faux Fur Coat DIY.


 

Faux Fur Coat DIY - so cute, and so easy! (So long as you don't mind sewing with a vacuum nearby :)

Faux Fur Coat DIY - so cute, and so easy! (So long as you don't mind sewing with a vacuum nearby :)

Faux Fur Coat DIY - so cute, and so easy! (So long as you don't mind sewing with a vacuum nearby :)


 

MATERIALS & HOW TO:

  • You’ll need the Five & Ten Volume Two Jacket Pattern HERE.
  • Faux Fur
  • Lining Fabric

Faux Fur Coat DIY - so cute, and so easy! (So long as you don't mind sewing with a vacuum nearby :)

 

  1. Sew the front pieces to the back piece at the shoulder.
  2. Sew the sleeves to the armscyes (arm holes).
  3. Sew down sides of the jacket body and sleeves. For this step I recommend starting at the armpit and sewing the down the sleeve first, then start at the armpit again and sew down the jacket sides.
  4. Put the jacket lining inside of the jacket outer layer and pin together.
  5. Sew around the neckline, down the jacket front on both sides, and around the bottom. Leave a 4″ hole in the bottom of the jacket.
  6. Pull the jacket right side out through the hole. Put a piece of scrap fabric on the lining side and press on medium heat. DO NOT USE HIGH HEAT because it will melt the fur. (Ask me how i know.)
  7. Fold sleeve linings under 1/4″ and hand sew them to the wrong side of the outer jacket sleeve.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

 

  • When cutting faux fur, flip it over the wrong side, pin your pattern on, then carefully slide your scissors in between the fur fibers as you cut. That way you won’t chop through the fur.
  • After sewing each seam, use a safety-pin to gently pull out any fur that was caught in the seam.
  • If the fur gets tangled or matted during the sewing process, spray with conditioner spray and use a plastic bristled brush to smooth it out.
  • OPTIONAL: You can add snaps after the jacket is completed. I used Mini Anorak Snaps on my daughter’s jacket and you can’t even see them through the thick fur. She loves that she can wear it open or closed.

 

NEED MORE INSPIRATION?

 

 

Sew This Trend : FAUX FUR COATS

 

Fabrics, from top:Shell Pink Faux Beaver Fur, Camel/Gray Faux Ostrich Fur, Orange Mongolian Faux Fur, Baby Pink Mongolian Faux Fur

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! I enjoyed sharing it with you.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…Happy sewing!

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When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    January 27, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Gorgeous! Every bit of it!

    Reply
  2. Sally says

    January 27, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Where do I get the pattern?

    Reply
  3. Audrey says

    January 27, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Yep! New fur addict here too!

    Reply
  4. Annika says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:16 am

    Oh Alida, I LOVE that you are on the team this year. You’ll definitely rock it! Allthough that fur jacket is almost too good. Will be hard to do something as cool 😉

    Reply
  5. Stacey says

    January 29, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Does she understand how seriously cool her mother is? This is awesome!

    Reply
  6. Karla says

    January 30, 2015 at 4:05 am

    This is so helpful! Thanks 😀

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Love, love ,love this little fur for your daughter! I can just see her strutting down the street in that and heads turning to see this little girl in the fur! Love it!

    Reply
  8. Katy M says

    January 31, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    Goodness, fur freaks me out because of the mess I create with it. But this makes me want to do something with it again. Darn you, Alida! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Shelly says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:20 am

    This totally makes me want to be a giant big bird right now. Of course in chic colors! Totally cool <3

    Reply
  10. Laci says

    May 5, 2016 at 5:38 am

    how can i modify this pattern for a woman?

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