What can be done from an old fur coat? 12 bright and practical ideas

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Many have a fur coat, but every woman always wants a new model of outerwear. What to do with a thing that is not so good to wear, but nevertheless has an attractive appearance?

@luxfurstore
What to do with an old fur coat, how to use it with advantage for the home, doing original things - this will tell our article.

Carpets from a fur coat

@ovchinka_mos
Of the fur coats often make original carpets of various shapes and sizes. Having made such a floor covering, placing it next to the bed, it will be possible to provide warmth and comfort to the feet even in the coldest time of the year.

Fur coat master-class

Put the fur coat on a flat surface with the wrong side up. Take a ruler and a scalpel. Initially remove unnecessary parts.
Cut out pieces of the same size from good material. In order not to damage the structure of the fur coat, it is better to cut the details along the seam.
The resulting parts of the fur coat are laid face down on the format of the future product.
At the joints between the pieces of chalk, places for connections are marked.
Fur parts are sewn manually by overcasting seam over the edge. The seam is made uniform, the distance of the stitches is 2-3 mm.
To align the seams, they are moistened with water and left for 10−20 minutes to straighten.
Carpets are made in square, oval shapes. They even make animal-shaped options. This model is perfect in a classic interior and emphasizes the impeccable taste of the owner of the room.

Homemade vest

@helgatoys
A simple option to bring life back to an old fur coat. To do this, you just need to tear off the sleeves, cut off the bottom, and then sew a lining with fur in these places. The process is performed manually. To do this, use skin needles and durable threads to match the fur.
A leather belt will effectively emphasize the look with a vest made of natural fur.

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Hats

@nasia_strukova
From a fur coat you can make an excellent hat. To do this, just take the old knitted hat and sheathe it with beautiful fur. If you connect your imagination, you will be able to make an original headdress, which will be a great addition to the evening winter look.

Stylish earphones

@mehoushki
Fashionable headphones are often made from an old fur coat, which in the off-season serve as a light headgear.
In the manufacture of headphones, the fur is carefully cut with a special knife (cutter) from the wrong side, and then sewn with small stitches. It is very important not to grab a pile. A minimum amount of fur will be needed on the headphones, so one coat will be enough for a few more products.

Warm plaid

@luxfurstore
For a large plaid, you will need two old fur coats, but the result is worth it. Only the best parts are selected, which are originally combined and stitched together. You can cover the bed or take cover with such a fur blanket. A thin synthetic winterizer is used as the basis for the plaid.

Soft ugg

@uggionline
If there are several soft parts from the mink coat, they can be used to decorate ugg boots. You can make beautiful pompons, fix them on shoes and thereby renew your favorite pair and give it an original look.

Original wraps

@ arts.kz
To create warm wraps or stoles you will need most of the fur coat without damage. If you use a coat of natural sheared mink, it can be repainted and give the cloak an original shade. From the whole part of the coat it is necessary to carve out a rectangular part. Such a wrap can be worn in the cold season or complement her evening look.

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Cozy leggings

@kupimeh
Leg warmers are the simplest alteration that can be made from a fur coat. To do this, cut off the sleeves and decorate them on both sides. Such products are suitable for runners in the winter season.

Stylish mittens

@atelier_svetlana_kurkulskaya
Warm fur mittens are the dream of every woman who prefers comfort in everything. To create such things, you need to draw patterns (for this you need cardboard), and then fur parts are cut according to the size of the future product. Mittens from a fur coat of light shades look especially attractive. If you include more imagination, you can make a stylish clutch.

Warm insoles

@chili_tmn
This version of the alteration is suitable for those whose feet are constantly freezing. Such insoles can be placed in winter boots, ugg boots, boots. Creating a product is very simple. You need to take a cardboard and make a pattern according to the size of the foot - circle the foot and cut out the pattern. Then you need to prepare the fur pieces according to the size of the workpiece and stick them to the cardboard. It is better to use the Moment glue for the process, since PVA will not work.

Incredible pillows

@goldrudi
To create a warm and soft pillow, you will need a piece of a fur coat cut to the size of the future product. The edges of the product must be sewn from the wrong side (preferably on a sewing machine). But you can perform this process manually. Just a few minutes and a beautiful sofa cushion is ready!

Extraordinary Fur Handbag

@dmitry_katunin
Such an accessory will distinguish its owner from the crowd, make her attractive and stylish. A woman can independently choose which bag to make - a large and roomy or a small one.
To create such an amazing accessory, you need to take a few pieces of fur, a lining fabric, whatman, chalk and scissors. You also need to purchase a zipper for the fastener. A pattern is made on the paper, then a fabric is applied to it and the required amount of fur material is cut out (but with a seam allowance of 7-8 mm). Then all the details are sewn together. This process is carried out using a sewing machine. Handles for the bag are cut from leather strips in the color of the fur.