Many owners of chic and elegant fur products are sure that only professionals who know their business should repair their fur coats. However, many are faced with a fairly simple problem - the hooks on their fur coat come unfastened. You can fix this at home with a little effort and a couple of simple manipulations. Which ones? Now we will tell you about this.
Preparation for repair
If the hook on a fur coat is broken, it needs to be repaired or replaced with a new one. This procedure does not require any special skills or knowledge, and the only requirement is to be able to sew so that the work is done accurately and accurately.
First of all, you need to prepare the tools that will be used:
- A piece of elastic fabric.
- Small hooks - small ones can come unfastened, but large ones look ugly.
- Needle with thread. It is best to buy a triangular needle, which is used for working with leather products.
- Stationery or furrier's knife. If you don't have them, you can use nail scissors.
General recommendations:
- The needle should be thin and long.
- You need to buy a thick thread, if you can’t find one, you can use a regular one, folding it in half or four.
- Threads and hooks must match in color so that they are practically invisible in appearance.
- If you buy new hooks, you need to check the mechanism for fastening them. It should not be tight or complicated, because in winter your fingers freeze and a heavy mechanism will not be appropriate.
- Upon completion of the repair work, take care of the pile by restoring its position with a brush.
Important! Before restoring matted fur, it must be moistened with a solution of warm water and glycerin.
Choosing fasteners for a fur coat
The following are used as a fastener for a fur coat:
- Hooks with rings. Their system comes in three types: with a movable and a fixed or fastened element.
Important! The product can be made of plastic or metal. Naturally, metal has higher strength, so it is better to give preference to it. Plastic fittings are relevant only if the fasteners are sewn to a fur vest or short fur coat.
- Decorative fasteners in the form of hooks and clips. Decorative elements are additional decoration; most often they are used for short-pile fur products.
- Buttons.
Recommendations:
- If you use public transport to move around the city, it is better to buy fastening hooks that will not come undone under the pressure of other passengers.
- The most popular option is a metal hook with a movable tongue, as it has an attractive appearance and good reliability. They are usually used for short and long fur coats; the length of the pile can be any.
- When using a decorative hook, it is important not to overdo it, because there should only be one. It is better to place such a hook at the top and use it as a brooch or reinforcement for the hood.
On a note! You can improve the appearance of a plain fur item by using a shiny accessory with stones. The size of the decoration can be any, the main thing is to match the style of the fur coat or fur vest.
Rules for replacing a fastener for a fur coat
If you decide to change the fasteners yourself, first of all prepare all the necessary tools and materials:
- several suitable fasteners;
- leather patches, which have minimal thickness and high strength, are elastic and soft;
- strong and strong threads;
- punches;
- instant glue;
- mallet;
- ruler - best of all, metal;
- stationery knife;
- sewing needle
With all this at hand, you can begin replacing the fastener for a mink coat or any other type of fur.
In order to be able to get to the hooks or rings that need to be replaced from the inside, it is necessary to carefully remove the lining from the edge of the edge of the product. After this, you need to carefully examine its front and back sides for damage.
Fur breaks sometimes occur at the location of the ring, so this area must be strengthened. For this purpose, leather patches measuring 3x4 cm should be used, but first the damaged areas must be carefully sewn up. Then, using a punch, you need to make micro holes corresponding to the width of the loops of the rings, with a diameter of approximately 1.5 mm. Then, between the holes, make a cut strictly along the ruler - this will prevent unwanted tears in the fur during subsequent wearing.
Next, you need to apply a thin layer of glue to the piece of leather and attach it according to the marks made. Use a mallet for greater reliability. After this, the belt loop of the ring must be threaded into the slot and pulled up so that the tail goes completely to the wrong side. Now you need to carefully sew everything together - the hole in the flesh and the piece of leather with the tail, and then sew the leather piece around the perimeter.
Now let's look at how to properly sew new hooks with your own hands. As in the first case, broken items must be carefully torn off, the remaining threads removed and the damaged areas sewn up. This time you will also need small pieces of genuine leather. Two round holes should be made in them. The diameter of these holes should be determined based on the elasticity of the skin. Keep in mind that the hole for the hook tongue should be slightly larger. Next, the leather flap needs to be applied perfectly evenly to the corresponding area on the flesh. After gluing this part, you need to tap it a little with a mallet for greater strength. Then, having carefully installed the hook, you need to sew it together with the leather piece with strong threads. In exactly the same way, you can change the fasteners for a fur coat with rhinestones.
Important Details
When you decide to replace the fasteners yourself, be sure to take into account two important points that will ensure the reliability and durability of these products:
- Fasteners should be reinforced with leather, not fabric.
- The shape of the holes made should be round, not slotted - this is the only way to prevent ruptures.
Using our recommendations, you can change the fasteners for a fur coat with your own hands, without going to a workshop. This way, your favorite fashionable fur item will last a long time.
Repairing a hook on a fur coat without replacing it
Reasons why hooks may not hold a fur item in the pile:
- Incorrect hook size. If the fittings are small, they will not hold the fur product well and need to be completely replaced.
- The threads are partially torn. In this case, it is enough to alter the hook by making additional stitches or re-sewing the hook.
- The hooks became loose over time. If the mechanism itself is broken, then you need to squeeze it with pliers. This must be done carefully, otherwise the part will break and will need to be replaced.
Some tips for choosing fasteners
- First of all, make sure that the style of fasteners on the fur coat matches the overall appearance of the product and is harmonious with it. If, for example, you like a fastener for a fur coat with rhinestones, and more than one, do not forget about moderation. Otherwise, you risk looking tacky.
- Pay attention to how the fasteners are fastened - this process should be effortless. But the fasteners shouldn’t unfasten on their own either.
- It is better if the base of the fastener is made of metal, since plastic breaks more easily.
- Pay attention to the fasteners, which allow you to carefully repair the product if necessary.
Remember that fur coat fasteners are the final touch that will make you look perfect and add some zest to your look.
How to sew a hook to a fur coat?
Before you start work, you need to determine the place where the hooks will be located. After taking a series of measurements, find the optimal places for the hooks.
Important! Before sewing on the hooks, you need to remember that all fasteners are placed on the lining, without touching the main skin.
If the fastener is broken, it needs to be replaced. Before you do this, you need to do the following:
- Pull up the seam on the lining until you reach the fastener.
- Is the lining not attached? Then it is enough to turn the fur product inside out and find the desired part.
Now you can proceed to installing the hooks. In order to do this correctly, you need to strictly follow the instructions, performing all stages of the work step by step:
- If there were no fittings at the selected location, then you need to make a small cut and remove the desired part of the hook through it. If the hook is being replaced, then the place of the old fastener must be sewn up (except for the new slot), strengthening it with a piece of leather or adhesive fabric.
- Sew a hook on the inside of the lining. The base of the hook has more than one hole, so you need to sew them all, distributing the load evenly.
- Sew up the torn areas and make new seams carefully. All threads must be on the inside. The last lining is sewn to the fur board using a hidden seam.
Important! While sewing, do not pull the thread, otherwise the core will tear.
- If you need to sew on a ring, then, first of all, measurements are taken, because the hook and the ring must be located on the same level.
General recommendations:
- By strengthening the fastener with adhesive fabric or leather, you can avoid tearing or stretching of the inner membrane.
- If the fur product has a thin pile, then the ring must be secured with leather.
- A fur coat is an expensive thing, so there is no need to skimp when choosing hooks.
Changing hooks to buttons
Owners of expensive and elegant fur products are sure that hooks are not reliable, as they break quickly, and changing them is difficult and time-consuming, so they prefer buttons. In fact, replacing hooks with buttons is extremely difficult, because you need to form the loop correctly, which means you need to have a special technique that allows you to process the edges correctly. Otherwise, the pile will simply fall off in the places where the cuts are made.
If replacing hooks with buttons is necessary and the appropriate decision has been made, we recommend that you listen to these useful tips:
- To replace hooks with buttons, you must carefully remove the old fittings, sewing up all the holes with light stitches. From the inside, you need to lay adhesive tape in the place where the hook used to be, after which you can sew on the button.
- It is better to make the loops internal, as it is much simpler. The loops should be formed from dense threads.
In general, there is nothing difficult in installing hooks and rings and you can cope with this task by listening to our advice. The main thing is to do the work extremely carefully, because fur products are expensive. If you lack experience or are afraid of ruining everything, then it is better to use the services of a master who can solve all problems.
Replacing hooks, loops and buttons on a fur coat
The weakest points in a fur coat are the hooks and fasteners. They break off due to improper handling or haste when unfastening. Atelier "Talisman" offers replacement of hooks on fur coats in Moscow. We will quickly, accurately and inexpensively repair coats made of any fur, replace fasteners and eliminate possible tears in the fur at the place of their installation.
Why do hooks break and what to do about it?
A fur product is a delicate thing. With all the warmth and density of natural fur, its inner layer is delicate and easily damaged. The most common locations for leaks are the fastener attachment point, armholes, and pockets. When purchasing a fur product, it is better to immediately consult with the seller about how to properly handle the fasteners.
At first, when the hooks are tight, take the time to carefully unfasten each one. And, of course, take your time and unbutton your clothes with one tug or overboard. Each such effort damages the fur, and very soon the hook will come out “with meat” and you will need to replace the fasteners on the fur coat. There is another secret that few people know about. It is better not to open the clip all the way. It is enough to open it so that the lock ring slips out. The fact is that from frequent full opening of the clip, the spring that holds the lock gets old and becomes loose. The more carefully you treat it, the longer it will last.
If the lock clip is damaged or comes off, you should not try to repair it yourself without the necessary experience. Very often people think that sewing or replacing fasteners on a fur coat is no more difficult than sewing a button on a shirt. However, it is not.
A needle of the wrong thickness (they often take thick needles, fearing that the thin one will break and bend on the skin), lack of skill when working with fur clothing will most likely create additional weak points in the place of the new hook. And what is sewn will fall off again, and a hole will also appear in the shelf of the clothes, which will lead to an increase in the cost of repairing the fur coat.
Where to go for repair of a fastener on a fur coat in Moscow
Replacing a hook, as well as replacing loops and other accessories on fur coats, requires the proper level of professionalism from craftsmen, high-quality materials and an individual approach. The best option is to bring the fur product to the Talisman studio. Here they will select suitable hooks for you, sew them on with the strongest possible threads, and give advice on how to use hooks correctly.
You can find out how much it costs to replace latches on winter clothes in the price list. The price is per pair. Additional repair work on pockets, lining or cuffs will be charged separately.
