How to make new stylish things out of old clothes: 55 ideas with photos

Fur is not only beautiful and noble, it is practical: it is warm and cozy. Well, if a fur product goes out of fashion, has lost its appearance or has deteriorated, how can it be updated? How to change an old fur coat into a fashionable one? The before and after models of fur coats presented in this article will help you reshape the product yourself!

In order to transform an old fur coat into a new one, you can use the entire product or its individual parts. Look at this photo what can be done from an unfashionable mink coat:

You can remake an old fur coat and get a new, stylish, fashionable thing: a model of a car lady, a fur jacket, a hat, a vest, a boa, a mixed fur coat made from strips of fur or leather. You can even sew an original combined fur coat.

Fur restoration

Fur restoration is considered one of the most difficult, but at the same time very popular services.
Therefore, in workshops this type of work is the most expensive. When evaluating work, the value of the fur and its location on the product (back, sleeves) are taken into account. During such work, the master will remove worn areas on the fur coat, damage from moths, and clean it of various contaminants.

It will also restore the fullness and color of natural fur. At the request of the client, the master can change the color. Restoration work involves preserving the cut and style of the original product.

The method of cleaning dull and dirty fur is determined by the master depending on the condition of the product and the type of fur. For example, beaver, otter and nutria fur coats need only be ironed for them to acquire a beautiful shine. To update the appearance of astrakhan fur, special oil-based products are used. They process the fur, and it acquires a beautiful shine. To restore color, faded fur is repainted in a natural color.

Even snow-white fur coats can be restored to their original appearance using special modern reagents. On heavily worn areas, the master will insert skins that are ideally matched to the color, structure and length of the fur. If the fur coat is severely damaged and cannot be properly restored, then it will need to be partially or completely recut.

Remaking an old fur coat into a new one

Remaking an old fur coat into a new one

Fur stool cape

Kitchen stools will look more impressive if you sew fur capes on them using long-forgotten fur coats. Such covers not only add softness to the chairs, but also keep them in their original condition. These capes wash well.

Necessary materials:

• a piece of fur;
• elastic or lace;
• strong thread;
• chalk for marking;
• pins;
• needles;
• ruler;
• sewing machine.

Using a ruler and chalk, the dimensions of the future cover are drawn on the reverse side of the fur flap. This takes into account the thickness of the seat and seam allowances. The figure is cut out using scissors or a special knife, the edges are folded and hemmed, leaving 2 - 3 cm of free space for retracting the elastic or lace. The elastic band or cord is pulled in, the cover is put on the stool, the elastic band is tightened well so that the cape fits tightly on the stool. The edges of the elastic are sewn together.

How to sew a stylish and fashionable item from mink and mouton

Remaking a mouton fur coat

Mouton fur coats are warm and inexpensive, and are also distinguished by their practicality and durability. But, unfortunately, the styles of mouton fur coats are most often boring and of the same type in design. How to make a mouton fur coat more original:

• If the fur coat is long, you can shorten it and add leather inserts. If the fur coat is narrow, then leather wedges can be inserted into the sides.
• A pattern of trimmed fur will add originality.
• Add a belt to your look; it will perfectly highlight your waist.

If the fur coat has become too large, you can sew it in and adjust it to fit your figure. But if you go to a studio, such alterations will be considered tailoring and not repairs, which means the price for the work will be too high. In this case, it is better to buy a new fur coat and sew another product from the old one, the choice is yours.

Remaking a mink coat

Don’t rush to sell or give away your old mink coat; it can easily be converted into another product. New fur will not always be of better quality, since there are too many fakes.

• You can completely change the cut of an old fur coat: cut off the length and make it into a skirt or hood with original ties;
• decorate with perforated leather, similar to lace or suede, embroidered with beads or gems;
• you can come up with many other options and get an unusual, exclusive new thing;
• if the fur coat has become a bit short, the solution to the problem is simple: insert a piece of decorated leather or suede into the waist and sleeves;
• you can combine an old mink item with other fur;
• Another option is to make the fur coat even shorter and get a comfortable and practical car coat.

Read more about how to bleach yellowed fur here.

Remaking an astrakhan fur coat

Noble astrakhan fur is very fashionable today. But finished fur coats made from it, as a rule, are of the same type and are not original. In addition, astrakhan fur visually adds age.

You can avoid this and add a vintage feel by using a stylish fur boa, which is used around or instead of a stand-up collar. Another option is to combine astrakhan fur with leather or with soft cashmere stoles or scarves.

How to alter a sheepskin coat

Don't rush to throw away your old sheepskin coat. All defects are removed, sewn up, and removed, just like with fur coats. If the condition of the product is very bad, you can alter it with the fur facing out. It will turn out original and unusual.

Sewing a men's fur jacket from astrakhan fur

What it was: an old women's astrakhan fur coat. What was done: based on a photograph found on the Internet, our craftsmen sewed a jacket from the previous model. Finished with contrasting leather.

Ideas on how to remake an old fur coat

Fashionable vest made from an old fur coat

Usually the most worn part of any item is the sleeves. This also applies to fur coats. Why not ditch the worn sleeves and make a warm, stylish vest?

In order to rip out the seams near the sleeve sewing line, you will need a knife. Start by making neat cuts in the thread and work your way along the sewing line. After completing this step, sew the previous joints with new seams. With these actions you will prevent the entire fur coat from falling apart at the seams and add aesthetics to the overall design.

If the volume of the body of the fur coat is greater than the volume of the chest circumference, you can sew in the remaining fabrics and decorate them as part of the overall design. It is good to hide the suturing with the help of old sleeves, or with the help of strips or overlays.

Fur coat with stripes

Stripes can be:

Stripes look harmonious with almost any type of clothing.

You can use both fur stripes and stripes made from various synthetic fabrics

The end result will be able to hide old scuffs and make your appearance charismatic and modern - now it is in fashion to look bright and attract attention

Fur coat using inserts

The inserts can also be used as hidden pockets and hiding places, which can be useful in emergency situations or to save space in your pockets. The insert can have either a chaotic or a geometrically correct shape.

Inserts made of longer fur than the length of the base fur of the fur coat look original.

This design move will attract increased attention to you and make you stand out in photos with friends.

Before sewing on the inserts, it is necessary to stitch their outer part to avoid sections and add greater aesthetics. Sewing is best done with a sewing machine, which will speed up the process and make the seams more neat. Handmade will require more time, but can be used as part of the design.

DIY fur coat cover

Many people prefer to have this luxury in their car. The seat is comfortable and not cold. The cover can be used not only for seats, but also for the backrest. Making covers - capes from fur is quite simple and does not require any special financial costs.

Before you start work, you need to acquire:

• scissors;
• dense natural fabric;
• a needle;
• threads;
• pins;
• chalk or marker;
• sewing machine

There is no need to make patterns for sewing fur covers. Enough:

1. disconnect the headrest;
2. spread the fabric over the seat and back with a 10cm overlap;
3. make two holes for installing the headrest;
4. put the headrest in place, thereby fixing the upper part of the fabric;
5. the flap is leveled along the seat and slightly stretched;
6. excess edges are folded inward and secured using pins;
7. places on the flap are determined for fastening elastic bands or laces;
8. the fabric is removed and stitched along the intended contours;
9. The cape cover is attached to the seats using an elastic band or strings.

Models of altered mink coats in the photo (before and after)

Don’t rush to sell or give away your old mink coat, which can easily be upgraded to a fashionable one. New fur will not always be of the best quality; there are too many fakes now.

• You can completely change the cut of an old fur coat: cut off the length and make it into a skirt or hood with original ties;
• decorate with perforated leather, similar to lace or suede, embroidered with beads or gems;
• you can come up with many other options and get an unusual, exclusive new thing;
• if the fur coat has become a bit short, the solution to the problem is simple: insert a piece of decorated leather or suede into the waist and sleeves;
• you can combine an old mink item with other fur;
• Another option is to make the fur coat even shorter and get a comfortable and practical car coat.

Important! A white mink coat often turns yellow quickly and it is not always possible to bleach it. In this case, the product can be painted

For example, a white mink that has turned yellow with time will look great with a gray-brown leopard. The main thing is not to be afraid of experiments, and a worn item will turn into a bold designer item.

Read more about how to bleach a yellowed fur coat here. You can also learn how to dye fur at home.

How to make original accessories?

Mink fur is great for hats .
It can easily make a kubanka hat or a beautiful beret. If necessary, the corresponding patterns can easily be found on the Internet. You can sew a fur hat with ties for a child or warm fur headphones, which will come in handy in the off-season as an original headdress. would be an elegant solution . To make it, it is enough to cut the existing fabric into identical squares or rectangles and tie them with a hook. The parts must subsequently be joined by air knitting into a single openwork fabric.

You can also make a cape from a single piece of an old fur coat, if you can find a suitable one.

If you wish, you can make a chic accessory in retro style from an old, very worn or too short item - a fur boa . A fur scarf of this type is perfect for both a coat and an evening dress.

Advice! The remains of the fur can be used to make original jewelry, or you can sew an elegant and practical muff from it, which will perfectly warm your hands during the cold season.

How to alter a fur coat?

Consistent completion of all stages of converting an old fur coat into a new one will be the key to a successful result.

Rip the fur coat into separate pieces. Check the condition of the fur. Areas of the skin that cause suspicion should be moistened with warm water up to +35°C. After 30 minutes, the skin should be slightly stretched. If it breaks, the product will not last long. This is evidenced by the crumbling fur fibers. Cutting should be done with a special fur knife or blade

They must be used carefully - lightly touching the surface of the skin. Scissors are not used for cutting, because

they can damage the pile. Using patterns and templates, cut out the details of the new product. Patterns are made according to individual sizes. When cutting, the material should be laid with the flesh side up and the fur side down. Sewing a new fur coat, jacket or other fur product is done by hand. To connect the parts, a “goat” seam is used, as well as a bidirectional “over the edge” seam. The thread (No. 40-45 cotton) should not be too tight, but it should not be loosened either. Where the load on the seam will be significant, it should be strengthened by placing doublerin or adhesive pads, they are sold in sewing stores. The finished seam should be leveled: a damp cloth is placed on the seam and the whole thing is pressed down with a weight until it dries completely. At the end of the work, the fur should be combed in the seam area against the pile and along the pile.

If the area of ​​​​the skin at the seam site seems weak, then it should be strengthened with a plaster and stitched together with it.

Fur coat before and after alteration

Schemes and patterns will help you get the desired product, and photos will show how a new fur coat is transformed after alteration.

Mittens

To make them, you need to draw special patterns according to your size and cut out fur parts, which then need to be sewn. If there is enough intact fur left, you can sew a stylish muff.

How to change the style of a fur coat?

First you need to split it into separate elements. Using needles, pin each piece to the table and smooth it out. After this, repair the fur: sew up all the holes, remove areas with damaged fur. Cut out new parts using patterns and sew a new style of fur coat.

Photo of a fur coat: how to alter it

Fur vest from an old fur coat

This is the simplest and most popular way to remake an out-of-fashion and rather boring fur coat. Fantasy is not limited here. You can use the fur of one product or combine several types of different furs if there are other fur items in the house that require alteration.

Read more about this in the master class on how to sew a fur vest with your own hands.

Bolero jacket

This option is good because it requires very little material, even a child’s fur coat is enough. The bolero jacket is made from smooth fur or short-pile fur.

Mixed fur coat with leather inserts

To change an old fur coat into a fashionable one, you will need to rip it open and check the condition of the inside, sew up the holes, and remove pieces with frayed fur.

There are two options for sewing a mixed fur coat:

1. Prepare leather bands. Dissolve the fur into strips horizontally. Sew strips of fur and leather alternately.

2. Leather strips are used as separate inserts: on the waist, sleeves, pockets and shelves.

Fur carpet

To create it you will need several old fur coats; for example, you can use your own and your child’s. The size of the carpet will depend on the amount of sewing material collected; you need to identify areas of fur coats without defects on the reverse side.

The process of creating a warm fur rug will look like this:

• The fur coat is laid out on the floor, and all unnecessary and damaged parts are removed from it using a scalpel or a utility knife.
• Squares or strips of equal length and width are cut from the cut suitable material. The pattern of these parts should be carried out along the seam so as not to damage the structure of the fur.
• The prepared fur pieces are turned over with their front side on the floor and laid out according to the parameters of the future product.
• All joining sides are sewn together with an overlock stitch, which is performed over the edge, while maintaining a uniform distance of 2-3 mm between stitches.
• To smooth the seams, they are sprayed with water and then left for 20 minutes.

Fur carpets are sewn square or rectangular, experienced craftsmen manage to make them oval, and some manage to create entire floor paintings from small fur parts.

Small pieces of fur can be used to create incredible pillows, handbags and backpacks. Such products will be especially useful, by the way, in winter. For them, you can use all the remaining trimmings after making other products.

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Discussion of the article:

• Lera:
  11/12/2018 at 12:08

  If a mouton fur coat has become too small, can it be remade?

• Ninel:

  11/12/2018 at 12:09

  Are there any patterns on how to alter a mink fur hat?

• Ariel:

  11/12/2018 at 12:11

  How to convert a trapezoid-style fur coat into a jacket?

• Nata:

  04/20/2019 at 16:44

  Wow, so many things you can wear. But it’s not like you have to do everything yourself, you have to give it to a studio, right? It seems to me that only “fur coat seamstresses” can create this. And they will ask for a lot of money for this. Still, I won’t rush to do handicrafts, but will go and buy myself something ready-made in the store. And if it’s not enough, then I’ll arrange an installment plan, I heard in Elena Furs they offer interest-free. You can quietly pay yourself and look decent at the same time.

Interesting ideas and instructions

When altering a fur coat, you should first examine its condition, rip out the seams, and remove the most worn areas. Next, using your imagination, you cut out parts from the resulting fabric using the prepared pattern and begin sewing.

Among the most interesting modification options:

• headwear - hats, knitted berets, stoles;
• vests - fur or combined with fabric or leather;
• changing the style of a fur coat - shortening, fitting, masking worn areas with leather inserts, combining fur with different lengths of pile;
• household items - toys, blankets, pillows, rugs, backpacks;
• shoes - ugg boots, leg warmers, insoles.

Changing the sleeve design

An old fur coat can be turned into a stylish one by changing only the design of the sleeves, especially since abrasions are most often observed on them. To do this, perform a number of actions:

• the sleeves of the fur coat are turned inside out;
• evaporate the lining;
• The side seams are ripped out, but the armhole is left untouched.

Next, they begin modeling and choose a new, modern sleeve style, among which the most popular are:

• short;
• bell-shaped;
• three-quarter sleeve;
• combined with leather or other fur of contrasting color and texture.

It is possible to radically change the sleeve: from a regular one to a raglan sleeve made of a different material.

Model extension

A short fur coat that has gone out of fashion and has no damage or abrasions can be lengthened. Before you start remodeling, it is worth making a sketch of the future product.

When lengthening a mink coat, it is necessary to take into account the direction of the pile. You need to connect the fur pieces with a special seam, fastening them with tape and gluing the fabric to give it shape. When lengthening a mouton fur coat, it is worth remembering that the pieces of fabric need to be overlocked and sewn with a zigzag. It is not necessary to glue the fur coat, and it is recommended to cover the seams with satin ribbon.

How to make a fur vest with your own hands

The easiest way to sew a fur vest from a fur coat. It can be either all-fur or combined with inserts made of leather or other fur. It is necessary to flog the lining and sleeves of the fur coat. Based on the measurements taken, a pattern drawing is made on the wrong side. If the armhole width is insufficient, it is enlarged and processed. The seams are basted, fitting is performed, the product is adjusted and then sewn. Next, cut out the lining and sew it in. The sleeves and neck of the vest can be decorated with other fur, leather, or knitwear. Options with a collar, hood, or edging along the edge of the product look good.

Bolero or cape

From an old medium-sized fur coat you can make a couple of stylish things - a bolero and a cape. For the first item you will need a very small part of the fur coat, which is the least worn. The bolero can be called a very short vest; it is sewn both with and without sleeves. When cutting the product, you need to remember the direction of the pile. From the remaining part of the fur coat you can sew a cape, which is a rectangle with or without slits for the arms.

Mink

You can remake a mink coat at home. This is not difficult if the product is made from whole skins. The task becomes more difficult when the mink coat consists of small pieces. A few ideas may come in handy for the remodel:

• change the cut by shortening it and making a hood with interesting ties;
• make a skirt out of it;
• decorate a mink model with lace perforated leather or suede;
• use stones or metal fittings for decoration;
• lengthen the mink coat with an insert at the waist;
• remake it into a “car lady” fur coat.

Karakulevaya

Until recently, astrakhan fur was considered fur for the elderly. Today at fashion shows you can see very beautiful products made from it. The fur is extremely delicate, expressive, and has an individual natural pattern.

Doodle is easy to model and goes well with different types of fur. Among the most interesting ideas:

• decorating the hem of an astrakhan fur coat with a fur edge with long fluffy pile;
• finishing of the collar and sleeves;
• a combination of astrakhan stripes with inserts of another material;
• shortened model with a straight silhouette.

Using modern patterns, you can sew a beautiful, stylish, original model from an old-fashioned fur coat.

Combination of fur and leather

Leather looks great in combination with fur. If you have an old suede coat and fur coat in your wardrobe, you can get a new stylish item by sewing fur strips on the hem and sleeves. To sew a vest, skirt or accessories from them, you need:

1. Rip open the fur coat.
2. Sew up the holes in the flesh.
3. Cut fur and leather strips of different lengths.
4. Sew them, observing the size and shape of the pattern.
5. Supplement the resulting product with leather jewelry.

Leather inserts can be used separately for sleeves, shelves, belts or pockets.

Shoes

Soft fur coat boots are a great solution for cold days. The bottom comes from ordinary shoes, but the top is entirely made from sleeves or other parts of outerwear. You can also decorate any other street or indoor shoes with fur pompoms, making them original.

For those whose feet are constantly cold, fur insoles will come in handy, which can be placed face up in winter boots or boots. They are easy to make yourself:

• take a piece of cardboard larger than your foot;
• stand on the cardboard with your bare feet and trace each of them;
• place cardboard blanks on the fur elements and cut along them;
• Glue the fur onto the cardboard using glue.

What is sewn from mouton?

Altered mouton or tiger fur coats will also continue to delight their owners, especially since these furs are highly wear-resistant.

You can change the style using one of the suggested methods. A mouton coat, like a mink coat, can be easily altered if the general rules of alteration are followed.

Basically, a mouton fur coat is altered into a shorter one, for example, a car-lady model, vests, jackets, rugs or blankets are sewn.

Review of the alteration studio

When altering an old fur coat, you should be patient, because... all work is done by hand. This is especially true for combined options, when you have to sew together many elements to assemble one piece of a fur coat. But the result will please you for more than one season, especially since there is an opportunity to save a lot on buying a new product and paying for the work of the studio.

Stoles, capes, coats

Before you start updating your old nutria fur coat, you need to understand the quality of the fur. The new nutria item is very warm and durable, repels water perfectly and is not afraid of wet snow. But over time, these wonderful properties may disappear. The main thing is that the long fur and underfur remain of high quality.

The possibility of transformation will, first of all, be influenced by the dressing of the fur. If it is shorn or plucked, then its structure remains plastic and soft, which makes it possible to make any products from fur, including jackets, waistcoats, jackets. Nutria goes well with leather, suede and knitwear, as well as other furs.

One cannot help but pay attention to the capes, coats and stoles made from nutria. This is quite a long and painstaking job of making them, but the result will exceed all your expectations. If you have never worked with fur, then it is best to contact a specialist in this field, since for such work you need not only to have sufficient experience, but also to know the technology, and to master the nuances of using long-haired and short-haired fur.

It is worth noting that nutria fur is very easy to dye, so any “new” product can be given the necessary rich shade. But it is not recommended to do this at home, and it is best to go to a dry cleaner.

How to remake a sheepskin coat into something new

Don't rush to throw away your old sheepskin coat. All defects are removed, sewn up, and removed, just like with fur coats. If the condition of the product is very bad, you can alter it with the fur facing out. It will turn out original and unusual.

Sheepskin coat with fur patch pockets

Children's sheepskin coat made from old

Updated sheepskin coat

Professional advice: To ensure that the fur does not lose its beauty and nobility for a long time, take care of it and do not wear it too much. For bad weather, we recommend purchasing a down jacket or sheepskin coat.

If the fur coat cannot be restored, you can sew a new fur coat, which will cost much less than a fur coat from a store. For this you will need skins. From this article you will learn how many skins it takes to sew a medium-length fur coat.

Dear readers of our resource, we ask you to share your experience! How did you reupholster an old fur coat? What did you get? It would be great if you offer your before and after photos, and we will appreciate it! Thank you!

Pet bedding

To ensure that animals sleep comfortably on the floor, bedding must be provided. They can be very diverse. But fur rugs are popular. And it doesn’t matter if it’s an old fur coat made from a rabbit, fox or mouton. Pets feel comfortable on such a bedding.

Fur bedding is made as follows:

Features of working with fur coats

You can make an additional wardrobe item from leftover fur. It could be a hat, gloves or a mobile phone case - experiment!

• If you plan to use glue in your work, it is better to purchase its solvent in advance. If you accidentally spill a few drops of glue, you can immediately remove it without leaving a trace. Sometimes when working with glue, it is recommended to wet the fur with water so that it sticks together into a “common lump” and makes it easier to work with.
• It is better to stitch the seams with decorative stitches. This will once again add strength to the product and be able to hide the joints.

Work with sewing tools with extreme caution, and then your hands, as well as the product, will remain safe and sound

Deciding on the model

If a short mink coat no longer satisfies the needs of a fashionista, you need to think of a style that would ideally suit the girl’s figure and mood. At this stage, the following details are taken into account:

• Length of the product.
• Dimensions of the previous model.
• Owner's measurements.

If a girl has a model appearance, a chiseled figure and a wasp waist, she is allowed to wear any type of outerwear. For women with fuller figures, long mink coats are suitable.

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