Even in ancient times, fur was considered a symbol of luxury, wealth, prosperity. Only very rich people from the upper strata of society could afford to wear fur products. Even in our time, a mink coat is an expensive pleasure that not every woman can afford. If at the moment finances do not allow you to make such a large purchase, but the obsessive dream of becoming the owner of a mink coat does not leave you - do not despair! In this article, we will tell you how you can sew a mink fur coat with your own hands, spending much less money on it.
Instructions
Step 1
For sewing a fur coat, pieces of mink are needed. But where can we get them? If you have them, great. But if not, it doesn't matter. Advertise in the newspaper to buy used mink hats and collars at a low price. You can rest assured that many people will respond to your proposal. Most people try to get rid of already unnecessary fur products at least for some money.
Step 2
Carefully open the purchased mink hats and collars and wash well. Apply oil to the inside of the skin as needed. Put to dry. It is advisable to dry the fur in a stretched form. So take a board and pin the skins to it.
Step 3
Next, select the style of the desired coat. A short fur coat will take about 30 collar hats.
Step 4
Make a pattern. If you don't know how to do this at all, go to a tailor shop and use the service of individual design of patterns.
Step 5
Cut the fur according to the direction of the pile. Choose pieces according to the density and length of the fur. Do not forget about seam allowances.
Step 6
The next step is painting. Dye your fur coat with ursol or regular hair dye. This will require approximately 6 packs of paint.
Step 7
Sew on the lining, buttons and loops, and now the fashionable self-made fur coat is ready. You may spend a lot of time on sewing, but, we assure you, the result is worth it.
