How to properly sew a mink coat, how much does it cost?

The need to sew up a fur coat a size or two arises if you were given a fur item as a gift, but it turned out to be a little too big. Or maybe you’ve lost weight and the mink coat has begun to hang on you.

The question naturally arises: is it possible to remake a fur coat at home or should you go to a specialized salon? If you have basic cutting and sewing skills, you can do it yourself. Fur products require more careful handling, but if you have the skills, you will not encounter any difficulties.

How to sew a fur coat

Is it possible or not to remake or trim a fur coat, breathing new life into it?

There is simply no more noble, elegant, and at the same time more expensive material for sewing products than fur.
At the same time, fur is the most expensive material. This is especially true for fur coats. You can’t throw away a fur coat that once fit and has become too big. What for? After all, it can be easily and simply sutured on the sides and worn again. And if you also trim it from the bottom, then, in general, you will get a new model of fur coat. In fact, sewing, as well as hemming, a fur coat from the bottom is not difficult. All this can be done perfectly yourself at home. Fur is a natural material, and any work on altering it is not difficult. If desired, you can easily trim a mink coat, and it can also be completely remade by sewing in the sides. Of course, this requires some tools and materials. But you can still do this at home without going to a studio.

What tools are needed for altering fur coats?

• The first thing you need is a needle designed for working with leather and fur items. This needle can be purchased at the store.
• The second thing you should pay attention to when undertaking any work on altering fur coats is the presence of threads that match the color of the fur coat and threads that match the color of the lining material. The threads must be special for fur. It is also advisable to have a special tape that is placed in place of the seam for strength reasons. Some professionals recommend stocking up on special glue, which will then be used to seal the seams of the product for greater strength of the seams.
• The third thing you need is a blade that will cut off excess pieces of fur. Instead of a blade, you can purchase a special knife for working with such products.
• Chalk or a piece of soap. They are necessary for making notes on the material. After all, the line along which the fur coat will need to be trimmed or sewn in from the sides needs to be outlined. Only precise lines on the fur will allow the scissors to move correctly.
• Naturally, you will need a centimeter or ruler. Otherwise, you won’t be able to measure the piece that needs to be cut.
• It will be ideal if someone helps you with this.

How to trim a fur coat correctly? Cutting technique at home

If the product does not need to be sutured on the sides, then trimming the fur product will be quite simple. To do this, you just need to decide how much to cut the fur coat? Once this has been decided, the lining fabric is ripped open and excess fur is trimmed off.

Here it is worth considering that 3 cm is left for the seam allowance when working with fur coats. Then the lining is connected to the fur with even stitches.

You can see for yourself that this is not difficult by quickly trimming your fur coat.

The fur coat is too big, is it possible to sew it on the sides yourself?

Sewing a fur coat on the sides is somewhat more difficult than simply cutting it off from the bottom. But if you clearly know the sequence of your actions, it will not be difficult. The following stages of work can be distinguished:

• Trying on the product, allowing you to see the places that need to be sutured. When trying on a fur coat, you need to clearly remember that it should not tightly fit your figure. You need to feel free in it.
• Next, the lining fabric is peeled off.
• After removing the lining, you can rip out the side seams. This is done in order to cut off excess fur. After the fur is cut off, you can sweep the skins of the product back. After the short fur coat is sewn in, does it become noticeable that the armhole of the product has decreased? There's nothing wrong with that. You'll just need to remove some of the fur on the sleeves. The sleeves can be easily opened and excess fur can be cut off. They can then be easily basted and attached to the armhole.
• Trying on a sewn item. If the fur coat does not restrict movement, then it has been altered correctly.
• Sour cream skins are sewn together on a sewing machine. You will need a special needle for the machine. There’s no way without her.
• Working with lining fabric. All that remains is to baste and sew on the lining. This may also require special needles to secure the lining and fur. And the lining is sewn to a special braid that is on the fur coat.
• And finally, you need to comb your fur coat and smooth out the disheveled pile.

OK it's all over Now! The fur coat has been altered! Now you can choose accessories and shoes to go with it! Please note that the headdress must be selected according to the color of the fur coat. New leather gloves and a shawl will go perfectly with the fur coat. When choosing a handbag, you need to pay attention that it cannot be worn on the shoulder.

A little about whether you need a machine when altering fur coats at home?

In fact, you can alter a fur coat either on a sewing machine or by hand. After all, even the most famous designers often sew their designer fur coats by hand. Most of the operations during the initial sewing of fur coats are carried out manually. And only some of them can use a sewing machine. And many fur products are completely handmade.

How much does it cost to have a fur coat sewn in a studio?

Below is the price list of one of the Moscow fur studios that offer fur coat size reduction services.

A little conclusion

By altering any fur product, you can always add some zest to it. As they say, “as much as imagination can do.”

Any fur coat can be supplemented with other pieces of fur, genuine leather or something else.

You can give free rein to your creativity and become a designer. You can always shorten, lengthen, or sew in the sides of a fur coat. And you can always completely change the style of the product if you wish. In any case, a fur coat has no place in the closet! Even if it doesn't suit you, you can make many other things out of it!

For a number of reasons, it may happen that in the wardrobe of one or another representative of the fair sex there will be a mink coat that does not fit her in size. And if the clothes are too small, then it is unlikely that this can be somehow corrected, but when the mink coat is large, then it is quite possible to take steps to ensure that its size matches the owner’s figure.

It must be said that such a problem can arise for many reasons. For example, a lady received a chic, expensive gift, but its author almost got the size wrong, or a fur item previously corresponded to her size, but then the woman lost weight and now nothing in her clothing arsenal matches her new dimensions.

What to do if your fur coat is too big

Variations on how to sew a mink coat primarily depend on its style. So, when a model requires a reduction in the length and width of all its structural parts, it will be necessary to rip it apart and reduce the patterns of the back, front and sleeves. It goes without saying that this cannot be done on your own, only in a studio where there are sewing machines capable of stitching on skins.

Mink skin is very soft and elastic, so altering it is the least problematic compared to other types of fur.

If it happens that the fur coat has become too big, for example in the chest, then you will have to partially alter it. In particular, you will need to make deeper recesses in this part of the product, and also sew in a little on the sides. But, again, you need to rip the product and then sew it again.

Alternatively, you can change the style of the fur coat when altering. For example, shorten it, or make a straight or even fitted one from a flared model. You can also turn full-length sleeves into short ones. It is most convenient to change the style if the fur coat is one size too large, that is, there are gaps along the length and width, and not just in one part of the model. Sometimes, in order to change the style of the product, or to hide defects that have appeared, leather inserts are sewn onto it, or fur appliqués of a different type are made. The mink is mainly combined with the arctic fox, moreover, the latter plays the role of an edge.

What is shearing and plucking fur?

Fur trimming is a process in which the guard hair* is shortened and trimmed to the length of the shortest one found on the area of ​​the fur. This is usually the neck area, or the peritoneum. As a result of this treatment, the guard hair on the skin becomes uniform, without areas with longer or shorter fur. Thanks to this, the entire skin can be used in production.

Fur plucking is a process in which the guard hair is completely removed from the surface of the skin over its entire area by plucking. After this treatment, only underfur remains on the skin.

Features of altering products

When deciding to transform your mink coat in any way, it is important to find a studio that specializes in this. Any clothing sewing workshop will not work here. Working with fur requires special skill, experience and, of course, appropriate sewing equipment. If the product is already worn, then in addition to altering it, you can also “refresh” it by changing the lining or additionally insulating it with a layer of padding polyester.

In any case, a mink coat is such an expensive and stylish thing that it is simply unreasonable to write it off because the size doesn’t match.

Published: 01/09/2017 at 20:35 Categories: News Tags: Tips, Great fur coat

The need to sew up a fur coat a size or two arises if you were given a fur item as a gift, but it turned out to be a little too big. Or maybe you’ve lost weight and the mink coat has begun to hang on you.

The question naturally arises: is it possible to remake a fur coat at home or should you go to a specialized salon? If you have basic cutting and sewing skills, you can do it yourself. Fur products require more careful handling, but if you have the skills, you will not encounter any difficulties.

Required Tools

Natural materials such as mink are quite easy to work with. In order to sew a fur coat with your own hands a size or two, you need to stock up on the following equipment:

• a special needle used to sew leather and fur products. Sold in cutting and sewing stores;
• threads It is necessary to select them by color, and also purchase those that are intended for sewing fur items (use cotton, not synthetic);
• Experts recommend stocking up on tape, which is inserted along the seam for greater strength of the product. You can also purchase glue that goes along the seams;
• mink (or any other fur) should be cut using a special knife or blade;
• markings on the fur coat must be made using chalk;
• you can't do without a centimeter or ruler.

Important! You can sew a fur coat using a sewing machine or by hand (this is important if you are doing this at home and do not have the necessary equipment). Most fur products are sewn by hand.

Sewing a fur coat in the studio

How to shorten a sheepskin coat

Determine how much you want to shorten your sheepskin coat. Put it on the owner and mark the length of the product from the floor. If you are hemming an item for yourself, ask someone close to you to help you. Draw a cutting line along the front side using a chalk or a piece of soap, and after finishing work, wipe it off with a brush or damp sponge.

Place the product on a flat surface and cut along the marked line with a blade or scalpel. To ensure that the hem is not thick, remove the fur along the cut using a hair clipper or sharp scissors. Fold the cut to the wrong side and sew with a double stitch on a sewing machine. Before you begin, make sure your machine is designed to sew leather.

How to sew a mink coat step by step

You can sew a fur coat in several stages:

• preliminary fitting;
• the lining is ripped apart;
• seams are ripped out;
• cut lines are drawn with chalk;
• excess is cut off;
• the seams are reapplied.

Sewing a fur coat yourself

Preparatory stage

First, you should try on your mink coat again to determine the size. Check where the hole is big for you. Most often it needs to be sutured in the sides, sometimes in the shoulders. However, do not forget that the fur product should not fit tightly to the figure. Fur coats are worn loosely to provide an air gap and better thermal insulation. Therefore, if a mink item is only a little too big for you, sew it down to size.

Next you can start lining. It needs to be ripped apart, since it is on it that individual mink skins are attached, connected into one whole. Then open the side seams if you need to sew in the sides of the fur coat. Sometimes it is necessary to reduce the shoulders or sleeves. Accordingly, the seams connecting these sections of the product should also be opened.

Don't forget to take measurements from your hips, waist, and chest. This will help you decide on the size and apply the markings correctly.

At the next stage, excess fur is cut off using a blade. Be careful not to damage the mink coat with sharp edges. Make even cuts, otherwise it will be difficult to suture the model in the future. Depending on the style of the fur coat, sometimes even the collar needs to be reduced.

Product before and after stitching

Stitching stage

The sides should be connected according to the same pattern that was used when ripping. The fur must be placed with the subcutaneous part facing up. To work with fur, two main types of seams are used - “goat” and “furrier”.

Experts recommend sewing a fur coat by hand. Then you won't have to constantly adjust the fur so that it remains on the wrong side. Keep the stitches neat, but not too loose or too tight. To strengthen the seams, use special tape or glue.

After this, you need to secure the lining again. After completing the work, try on the fur coat again. If your movements remain free, but the size of the product has decreased, you have done everything right. You can comb the pile.

Additionally, when re-cutting a product, you can slightly change the style of the model or add new decorative elements. It is much easier to trim a fur coat to shorten it. To do this, you will only need to rip the lining from the bottom.

Review of the alteration studio

It is not difficult to alter a fur product yourself, the main thing is to have basic cutting and sewing skills. Therefore, the question of whether fur coats are sewn in at home can be answered positively. If you are not confident in your abilities, we suggest watching a training video that shows the process of altering a fur coat step by step.

If you were given a mink coat, but it turned out to be a little big, then don’t be upset about it. After all, it can be sutured a little at home, and it will fit you absolutely perfectly. Let's talk about how to sew a mink coat on the sides or shoulders.

Help is needed! Is it possible to sew in a fur coat?

Girls, dear!!! I need your help! I lost 10 kg and my fur coat became too big for me, so I decided to have it sewn in, has anyone experienced this? and in general, is it possible to sew them in (otherwise, in one studio they told me that they can only be re-threaded)! I really count on your help!!! Thanks in advance!

• I sewed it up!!!!!! a fur coat is no different from other clothes, the only thing is that you need to be more careful... so don’t worry, Katyusha!!! it's real!!! I did it myself - I know
• Katyushenka can of course be altered

  well done, great result you have

• Well, it depends on the style, but a solution can always be found, rip at the seams, remove excess, sometimes you can recut it a little, nothing is impossible for a good seamstress. Go to a good studio that specializes in sewing fur products.
• try to find another studio!
• 31.10.08 03:14 (reply for: Ud87355)

  I have a photo, but I’m at work right now, I’ll take it in the evening) but I’ve already decided not to stitch it in, everyone convinced me that it looks fine)))

• Easily!!! My aunt sewed fur coats herself all her life, and sometimes she also had to hand them over.
• 30.10.08 15:05 (reply for: [email protected])

  oh...no photos????

• 30.10.08 14:53 (reply to: [email protected])

  Well then, I would advise you to think again, maybe you really shouldn’t change it.

  Read also:  Is it worth buying a used mink coat?
• 30.10.08 14:41 (reply for: R@zDv@)

  thanks for the advice!!!

  I’m already thinking that everything is not so scary, maybe I’ll leave it like that

• It's very easy to do. I have already altered both my fur coat and my sheepskin coat. And I have already sent four friends to this studio. The result is always excellent. And this despite the fact that in our city there is one such studio for altering fur.
• 30.10.08 14:30 (reply for: [email protected])

  I think it’s worth finding a good seamstress at home rather than taking it to a studio. As far as I know, the studio accepts such things very limitedly, only if it is a very simple alteration or suturing, if something more complicated, then they refuse 100%

• 30.10.08 14:24 (reply for: R@zDv@)

  Finding a master is the problem, no one has encountered this, so I’m tormented by doubts)))

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Mink is the best gift

Many representatives of the fair sex dream about a mink coat. This is truly a very chic and expensive product. However, it is even more valuable if it is presented by a loved one.

Today, stores offer a huge selection of mink fur coats in different color shades, so choosing the most beautiful one in your opinion is not so difficult. But for a man who decided to please his beloved woman with such a gift, it is important not to make a mistake with the size.

But what if the size he chooses doesn’t suit you? For example, a short fur coat is a little wide at the sides or at the shoulders. Then you will need to sew the product in so that it fits you properly.

Fitting

First, try on your mink fur coat. This is done in order to determine the places where it needs to be sutured. Experts remind that mink outerwear should fit relatively loosely. After all, mink does not have very high thermal insulation properties, so in winter you often want to wear a warm sweater underneath it. This must be remembered when taking measurements.

How to suture at home

It's not difficult to do this. You can ask for recommendations from professionals, and also watch training videos on the Internet.

If the short fur coat is too big for you in volume, it can be sewn in on the sides and shoulders. Then the mink beauty will fit your figure perfectly.

When performing this procedure, you need to take into account the cut of the model. By changing its lines, you can achieve a perfect fit of the item to the figure of its owner.

So a short fur coat of a classic cut and a loose-fitting model can be reduced by size if you change the side seam and armhole line of the product. Look at the following photo: it shows a diagram of the work.

In other styles, in addition to these two operations, changes in the cut of the collar and hems may also be necessary.

If you have sewing supplies available, then you can safely get to work.

Lining

Next, spread out the lining of the model. After all, mink jackets are made from separate skins, which are skillfully joined into a single fabric. Therefore, at first glance, you won’t immediately be able to figure out which seam needs to be cut out.

Now open the seams on the mink skins on the sides of the product, remove extra centimeters of fur and sweep the sheets towards each other. If as a result of this the armhole of the sheepskin coat has been greatly reduced, then some fur will have to be removed from the sleeves as well. To do this, first space them out. And after trimming the excess fur, sweep away the sleeves of the short fur coat again and connect them to the armhole.

Reasons for cutting and plucking fur

There are several reasons for such processing of fur raw materials, which are of different nature. These are economic, physical, and even aesthetic reasons. But whatever they are, it all comes down to a few mandatory groups. The most common of them:

Stitching

Only if the fur coat fits you perfectly, sew the fabrics together using a sewing machine.

The photo below shows detailed instructions on how to sew a fur coat from mink skins at home on the sides and shoulders.

What to wear with

So, if you did all the operations correctly, you will end up with a beautiful product that fits your figure perfectly. How to complement such a beauty to make the image complete and attractive?

• First you need to choose a beautiful headdress that ideally complements an expensive fur coat made from mink skins;
• The option of a mink hat of different models is more suitable than others. Choose a color shade of the headdress that will match the color of the fur jacket. Only then will the impression of your appearance be simply stunning;
• Of course, not all girls prefer hats made of mink fur, considering them somewhat old-fashioned and outdated. For such ladies, experts recommend choosing a hat of the most expensive type. Otherwise, the ensemble of a fur coat and a hat will not be winning;
• If you purchased a mink fur model with a hood, then you don’t have to buy a hat at all.

Shoes to wear with mink skins should be selected based on the length of the fur coat:

• Floor-length options go perfectly with stiletto boots or ankle boots with a glass heel. The main thing is that the shoes look elegant and sophisticated, and not bulky and pretentious;
• Knee-length short fur coats are best worn with high boots. Moreover, they can have either a heel or a flat sole. In both options, the girl’s image will be very advantageous;
• But waist-length models provide their owners with the widest choice of shoes, because they go perfectly with absolutely all winter shoes.

A fur coat is a luxurious thing that almost every fashionista dreams of, but it happens that a luxurious gift needs to be altered; on average, altering a mink coat will cost from 8 to 25 thousand rubles. The cost depends on the complexity of the work, the master may have to embroider the fur coat, for this you need to purchase fur (mink).

Sheared mouton: features of purchasing in the Fur of Russia store

Offers in the catalog are accompanied by descriptions, information about available sizes and photos from different angles. You can put aside the clothes you like for trying on or immediately arrange for targeted delivery. We are offering to you:

• only high-quality products from sheared mouton with a one-year guarantee;
• delivery throughout the capital in 2-3 days;
• convenient payment by card or cash;
• significant discounts and frequent sales;
• possibility of purchasing on credit.

Convince yourself of all the advantages of the store today by ordering a stylish and inexpensive sheared mouton fur coat. The product sorting function will reduce search time.

Mouton fur coats

have not lost their relevance for many years. Modern products have an exquisite texture, as they are made of short-cut sheepskin, dyed using the latest technologies. They are practical to wear and easy to care for. The soft pile is pleasant to the touch, has a characteristic shine, and perfectly protects from the cold.

Mouton products are relevant for any occasion:

• If you are often on the move, drive a car or love freedom, then a sheepskin coat will be the best choice for you. It goes well with jeans, tight trousers or straight skirts of any length. High boots with elegant wedges or heels will emphasize the femininity of the look.
• Medium-length models also do not restrict movement. The classic straight cut is suitable for a car lady.
• Long mouton fur coats
  are the most practical and warm option. Pairs beautifully with trouser suits, maxi skirts and evening wear. And complement them with high-heeled shoes and get a royal look.

You can choose any style with a hood to eliminate the need for a hat and provide additional protection from cool wind or snow. Or choose a model with a belt to highlight your waist, making your look even more feminine.

Advantages of fur products made from mouton

• They are not afraid of moisture, can withstand wet snow and rain, and are optimal for our climatic conditions.
• The fur is highly resistant to wear and does not lose its appearance even after prolonged wear.
• The velvety structure of the material gives the finished products an expensive and stylish look. Modern fashion designers use fragments of other fur as decoration, for example, fox, arctic fox, mink, which gives inexpensive mouton fur coats
  a special luxury.
• They are easy to care for; the main thing is to dry it well at room temperature before storing it in a closet for seasonal storage.
• The cost of mouton fur coats
  is lower than products made from other fur. Sheepskin models are available to a large number of buyers.

If you want to get acquainted with the assortment variety of the Diana Furs factory, then the catalog of mouton fur coats

on our website. In it you can choose and order the fur coat you like, and we will promptly deliver it to you in your city.

According to the latest fashion trends, sheared fur is more and more in demand when sewing a wide variety of products that are original and in demand among different segments of the population.

This is probably the reason why this fur is considered budget and of low prestige. But many famous Fashion Houses actively use it when creating magnificent collections because cut fur looks more impressive than the original uncut fur. People of the older generation are more wary of fur processed in this way, but young people, who love to experiment, appreciate the advantages of products made from sheared nutria and receive only positive reviews. In this article we will tell you in detail how you can trim nutria fur, as well as what points you need to pay attention to when choosing skins for sewing, so that nutria fur coats look sophisticated and stylish.

Is it worth altering a mink coat or is it better to buy a new one?

If something happened to your fur coat, or your figure has changed dramatically, then it’s worth deciding the fate of your favorite outerwear. So is it worth using re-stitching services? Reasons why you should alter your fur coat:

• Mink is an expensive material; given the current exchange rate, a new purchase of a fur coat made from natural material will hit your pocket.
• If an old mink coat does not fit, and you want to buy a faux fur coat, know that faux fur is cold in winter and you may freeze.
• Even if the fur coat turns out to be very worn, and you have worn it for many years, it can be updated, given a second life, an experienced seamstress will help in this procedure.
• You can even repaint the fur; there are really a lot of possibilities.
• And the last argument why it’s worth altering any item: it’s difficult to part with your favorite things, so you need to give things a second life, and a clothing workshop operates in every city.

Fancy dyed fur

Chaotic painting of the skin in an arbitrary number of colors (from about 3 to 20) is called fantasy. Skins of light shades are best suited to this technology: mink, silver fox, arctic fox.

The semi-finished product looks impressive, but the Russian market is conservative, and the production of hats will certainly encounter problems in terms of cut.

You can imagine how upset a woman will be when she sees that her favorite mink coat is slightly frayed. The places where signs of intensive wear are primarily noticeable are located on the back of the cuffs, near the pockets, and under the arms. It’s a shame to throw away an expensive item, but to buy a new one – the family budget may not be able to withstand such expenses. There is only one, most rational way out - to cut the fur coat, making a new one out of an old thing and, moreover, now very fashionable.

Service cost

Not every woman knows how to sew and wants to spend time at a sewing machine. And if the item has lost its appearance, it is better to buy a new one, but this theory does not apply to a mink coat. On average, a mink coat can serve its owner from fifteen to twenty years. But what happens is that the thing loses its appearance (it becomes small, the color fades, moths eat it, there can also be various chemical damage to the fur and lining). Therefore, turning to a seamstress is the best option. The cost of the service is affected by:

1. The complexity of the work (from ordinary repairs to changing materials);
2. Duration of work (if the winter season has already begun, and you urgently need to put on a fur coat, then you will have to pay extra money for urgency);
3. Condition of outerwear.
4. Type of work (alter or sew a fur coat, increase it by one size, reduce the length).
5. The workshop and its level will also affect the final cost.
6. If there is not enough mink fur to fulfill the client's wishes, then you will have to buy new fur, and it is not cheap.
7. If altering a fur coat is not the client’s only desire, the cost will increase (for example, you will want other buttons, or a beautiful brooch).

Is it possible to feather your fur coat cheaply?

Price 20 thousand rubles You may not be happy for such a service, but this is not a reason to abandon the idea of ​​alteration. There are two options left: find a master who charges a small price for his services, or alter the fur coat yourself. It is difficult to do such work at home; one wrong action and you can ruin the thing. You should give up this idea if the skin tears and the fur falls out if you run your hand over the fur coat. It’s better to take the mink to a tailor, wait a couple of weeks and get your favorite fur coat in an updated version. To save on services, you need to: take the fur coat to a workshop in the off-season (for example, in the summer), do not contact famous seamstresses, designers or fashion designers, you must give a long period of time to complete the work. If you have a personal seamstress, you can negotiate with her a price that suits both of you.

A mink coat has always been a luxury, the number one dream for all women. But, even if your favorite clothes are worn out, they can be altered; the service will cost you seven thousand rubles and more. Give your favorite item a second life, and cost is a secondary criterion.