Make It Yourself: Faux Fur Vest

Use an old throw to make a warm and stylish faux fur vest which will resemble the Nordstrom one shown below. You’ll stay super cozy and PETA definitely won’t be chasing you!

Supplies

1 old throw

lining

pins

hand sewing needle

thread

scissors

STEP 1

Cut out pieces for the vest: back (1) and front (2).

*TIP: To get the perfect edge when cutting faux fur, do not cut pile right on the designated cutting line. This will leave an abrupt edge. The pile is attached to another fabric (usually a woven). Use the tips of your scissors to cut only the root of the woven fabric without disrupting the pile. Brush off any excess fur pile before sewing. To prevent bulkiness and create a clean (furry) edge, ensure the pile is tucked in between the two pieces of fabric that will be getting sewn together.

STEP 2

Cut lining pieces - same as Step 1: back (1) and front (2).

STEP 3

With right sides together, attach the front and back shoulder seams using a 5/8" seam allowance. 

STEP 4

Repeat Step 3 for lining.

STEP 5

To attach the lining to the vest, with right sides together, pin: around the collar, down center front, around armholes, the hem, and one side seam. Exclude the second side seam. Sew at 5/8" seam allowance. 

STEP 6

Clip round edges (collar, armholes, and bottom of front pieces).

STEP 7

Next, pull the vest through the side seam opening to expose the right sides.

STEP 8

On the side seam that has been left open, pin the outer edges of fabric with right sides together. Sew at 5/8" seam allowance without catching the lining.

STEP 9

Tuck in the lining of the side seam and edge stitch the opening. You also have the option of hand sewing the opening using the hand sewing needle and thread.


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Published in LoveSewing Magazine on February 17, 2014