Small Fur Project(s)

[Guest]

I've attempted large projects in the past only to have them sit in a box for several years without progress.

 

I just got some very expensive "Office" lenses for my glasses recently. The ones with the vulnerable anti-reflective coating. Great for seeing well but so vulnerable just carrying them.

 

So I decided to make a case for them. I have a small scrap of sheared Alaska Fur Seal left over from one of my jacket linings I use to clean my glasses lenses. So I thought "what better to make a case from". It's one of the softest furs, or anything else for that matter.

 

Using yet another scrap I stitched a nice pocket with a flap on the short side opening I can stuff in to keep the glasses from falling out. Just two edges to stitch.

 

I used a leather needle (triangular point) and upholstery thread doubled for a secure stitch.

 

I picked a piece that was nice and clean on the skin side with the MATARA/FOUKE Arrow symbol stamped on it.

 

You have to have a logo on every piece of clothing and material object you own .. RIGHT!!! What better Logo

 

Now I can't wait for folks to ask "Where'd you get that?".

 

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[AKcoyote]

A furrier here in Anchorage offers eyeglass cases of mouton lamb for something like $12 - $15 (can't remember the exact price).

 

Edit: the actual price is $9.99

[Guest]

Another nice thing about Alaska Fur Seal is the thinness of the package.

 

I would imagine Mouton would be rather thick and heavy?

 

I avoided the sheared Beaver scraps for that reason.

 

Another; AFS is relatively waterproof and very tough.

 

Of course it's almost impossible to come by new these days but it can be had resale which is how I got mine.

 

Have one more coat to transform into something? Two jackets are lined with it.

 

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[AKcoyote]

Mouton varies depending on the quality of the pelts and how it was sheared. But in my opinion makes a nice eyeglass case due to the padding effect of the fur (fur inside, leather outside).

[auzmink]

Have so far converted a mink jacket into a very nice mink waistcoat for my partner - worn a considerable amount of time - especially at sport.

 

Have converted a long 3 line blue fox stole into a 2 line double sided blue fox scarf which looks tremendous, and brings lots of remarks.

 

Am in planning stages for other small projects and am happy to share ideas / errors with anyone interested......they might not be perfect but they are not bad..

 

Auzmink

[fuzzin_fox]

Yes, I'm very interested in other peoples ideas here.

 

I've converted an old hamster fur lining I got for like 25 euros into a long scarf (not very well done but good enough, it seems to get a umber of remarks).

 

I'd like to get some arctic fox pelts and use them as hood trims on my leather coat (I was thinking using 2 small pelts, one on each side for uber fluffiness). I did something with a small bit of lynx last year and it has had some great comments from both guys (who are very jealous) and girls (who just want an excuse to stroke it).

[samurman]

Everyone, please DO share images of what you have accomplished! Better still, it would be great if you could take pictures while you are progressing along the project. I for one am looking forward to appreciating anything out of your creative minds and hands:)