Intraux to Faux Fur - the Basics

This is the first in a mini-series showing you some tips and tricks for working with faux fur. Visit the companion post at www.shinyhappyworld.com/2013/... for links to additional posts.

[@wandawas2]

I wish I'd known about cutting faux fur earlier on when I completed my pillows. Fur was everywhere!!! A mess indeed. And the push back, tucking of the fur was brilliant. Beautiful seams. Now I know. Some extra steps are necessary for a beautiful outcome. Thank you. So worth it.

[@creativemochi]

I've always found X-Acto knives with a #24 blade to be the best thing to use with cutting faux fur. You have more control than you would with scissors, and the finer blade glides through the fur fibers and won't cut them as long as you carefully handle the blade. Snap off box cutter blades work too.

[@denveraarav1025]

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[@christopheremanuel5063]

@Denver Aarav yup, I've been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself =)

[@devinjason6841]

@Denver Aarav yea, I've been using InstaFlixxer for months myself =)

[@Okalani5000]

I love how up front and honest you were about what you were going to teach us.

[@cjtramm8]

Oh wow, I wish I’d thought to look up working on fur before I started cutting it. Fur is everywhere

[@bjelder3972]

I watched so many videos tonight and of all yours was the Best!!!!! Looking forward to more on faux fur sewing!!!!

[@mary-loulefebvre1485]

Awesome video for first time sewing with faux fur! Thanks so much Wendy!

[@Shippo-mn1cc]

Thank you so much! This video is very detailed and easy to understand. I was really worried that my fur skirt was going to turn out really bad cause I'm still new at sewing. But with this easy to follow video, I'm no longer worried! Thanks again!

[@BexH95]

Thank you so much for this video series, it's been super helpful as you've covered so much!

[@user-cm9yv8bo4h]

Good morning and thank you so much for this video. Had been wondering how I am going to work on my piece. Thank you for sharing!

[@aribo0]

Thank you a whole bunch !! Just started working with fur and I really appreciate the video !

[@DommyDoesStuff]

Thanks, Wendy. I've had some faux fur sitting in my stash for a while, but have been putting off using it because I wasn't quite sure what the best way to cut and sew with it was. Great clear instructions!

[@MarlenaDawn]

Thanks for the great information- I've been sewing since I was a child and never touched fur until now!

[@rosiepinktextileart]

Hello Wendy - I've just been given a faux fur stole to alter and I'm so glad I've watched your video. Thank you.

[@tammyglines4219]

Thank You...I am a beginner Sewer and your video was easy to follow and informative.

[@kurtkyre]

This video is great! I'm getting ready to sew my Santa suit and making sure I don't mess up the fur trim is very important.

[@75ChrisC]

Thank you for great tutorial. Will be able to make things for grand babies, with a lot more confidence.

[@multiversemagpie]

These tips are fantastic! really helpful skills from real experience! thanks.

[@KD-lf5vn]

Fabulous tips. Thanks 😊

[@happymooncreations5940]

Thank-you Wendy! Great tips!!

[@diamondsunfold]

Your channel is really amazing Wendi. Thank you so much!

[@barbaramatthews4921]

This video is exactly what I needed,thank you so much,😅

[@NattiC94]

These tips are fantastic!! I’m making a faux fur stole for an outfit and I was having troubles - thanks so much!!

[@leonde5177]

Thanks for the video.

[@FRWHELAN]

Thanks Wendy! You're a genius!

[@tedhobgood]

That was really helpful, and REALLY well demonstrated! Thank you so much! Off to the sewing room…

[@lodowawruszka]

Thank you for uploading that video, I'm sure it will help me alot!

[@distinctivefabric3083]

Thank you for sharing your video. this is amazing.!

[@EudaemoniusMarkII]

Thank you! This was very helpful! I am making book covers, and this is very informative!

[@mela7869]

awesome! I planned on making a costume with fur and had no idea where to start. This was a great help!

[@artofabric299]

This is a great video.More videos like this please.

[@nadakainovic2542]

Thank you so much, your video was very helpful !!

[@sarahwright1280]

Gorgeous!!! Thanks😍😍😍

[@grace2548]

Thank u for sharing !! Great tips!!

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Awesome helps! Thank you Wendi!

[@MrShadow12622]

Dude, amazing tips. Thanks

[@alsmith1025]

This was very helpful. thanks.

[@redreddress]

very useful thanks for this i am on the mission to make my own faux fur coat for the very first time ever... my dream since... thanks again for tips...

[@barbaravonarx8794]

great information!!!

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi Wendi and thanks a million! 😎🌸

[@Rioxka]

Cute pun on Intraux. made me giggle!

[@WendiGratz]

:-)

[@WendiGratz]

I'm glad they've been helpful. :-)

[@rhiasweetcastle6408]

i like your videos! Very informative

[@BoudoirBoutiqueNC]

Excellent Tut!

[@WendiGratz]

Thanks so much!

[@chiisme1986]

you just saved my live in have a project that needs fur and I was terrified of getting all the fluff everywhere thank you

[@WendiGratz]

Happy to help! :-)

[@jomo7388]

Thank you sew much for this. i am sewing fur tonight and needed this

[@drjyotsnapadalkar2447]

Thank you! ❤

[@weegizmi1]

Thanks you, very helpful xxx

[@Agent-qb8em]

Time to make a fursuit

[@resumin3235]

Glad I'm not the only person that's a furry here!

[@yeetusselfdefeetus4566]

OMG I DIDINT EXPECT FURRIES HERE

[@16989473]

I didn't come here for help making my suit I came here for another thing but this knowledge would definitely come in handy

[@Galesmalewife]

Lol

[@Huffy-dl6mi]

I was expecting normie hate here but I'm suprized...and kinda glad. (I'm a furry too)

[@envyalakye4766]

I always used exacto blades but the line was still a little messy, the sizzors trick makes so much sense. The seam though made life a ton easier. I was always struggling.with picking and.accidentally popping.seams. thank you!

[@WendiGratz]

Envy Alakye I'm glad it was helpful. :-)

[@nataliemarie2528]

Thank u great tips☺️

[@لليانا]

Thank you.. Loooooove it. 😍😍👍👍👍

[@annmcleod3883]

Try using a box cutter type knife to cut the backing. Very quick and doesn't cut the fur. Make sure you have a new blade.

[@Rose39M]

Just found your video just in time! Wonderful tips! Thank you for this! by the way, what are you making with the fur?

[@Trashgriffin]

you are so sweet. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, it really helps a lot :)

[@stripedkit]

Thank you so much. You are really helpful and awesome : )

[@WendiGratz]

Thanks so much! :-)

[@FluffySpino]

Thank you for making this video, it helped a lot. I'll be sure to use this method when I'm sewing my fursuit fur together. 😊❤️

[@user89155]

good video!! It's a nice tip!!

[@xuenanw.843]

thank you so much.

[@earuption]

You mentioned you know of good sources of fake fur. Would love these! Thanks for the video.

[@WendiGratz]

I'm glad it was helpful. :-)

[@maureenc9243]

Thank you 💟☮️

[@Lawn..Clippings]

Omg thank you, I dint know how to correctly cut it

[@kayc.2047]

Only damn video on here that makes sense , thank you

[@WendiGratz]

I'm glad it was helpful! Good luck with your costume. :-)

[@kovasawai1065]

Thank you.

[@theresaheiney6863]

Thank you for sharing your ideas. I'm making a wolf "hide" for my son's Thanksgiving play. You have given me some confidence to tackle this project, which sounds so easy but if you've never worked with fur it seems intimidating. Do you have a suggestion for finishing the edge to hold in the fur? It seems to shed from the edges quite a bit. I was thinking of rolling it, like you would do with fabric, but that is awfully bulky and not the look that I want.

[@aprilalicia227]

What are the best ways to wash/care for faux fur? Are there special moisture rich detergents or special sprays to use after washing to keep fur shiny and manageable? What specials treatments are applied when faux fur is manufactured?

[@unmaskyourmagic6167]

Amazing

[@sbaumgartner9848]

I like your style Wendi. You're very good at explaining what you do and you speak at a perfect pace. Kenneth D King has a new Threads video out on the tools and techniques he uses for faux fur garments. But he cuts right through the backing and fur. He might learn some things from you! One question - do you use a specific pair of scissors for cutting faux fur? Meaning would using them for faux fur damage the scissors for cutting other types of apparel fabric?

[@user-is8ho7ec6c]

Thank you

[@lisachmelewski3304]

Great!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thankyou!!!!

[@WendiGratz]

Thanks so much! :-)

[@LauraDora124]

Hey, thanks for enlightening me on how to cut fur so much neater!:) My problem is, I got a similar fur to the one in this video. Long pile grey with a darker under coat (this didn't show when I ordered it). With my project, parts will be shaved because it will be used for a face. I'm worried that the grey won't show after shaving. Any tips on shaving faux fur like that?:)

[@jodiegrace2849]

Awesome

[@user-ur2ly5jv8p]

Amazing! Thank you so much. Can you please show the staff at Joann's Fabrics how to do this? They ruined both of my edges!

[@barbaravonarx8794]

the gal where I shop at Joann's said they were supposed to rip it to keep the edges intact...

[@angelsworld1733]

I got some last night. The girl cut a little then ripped the rest by hand.

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

Barbara Vonarx bruh...

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

Barbara Vonarx that is horrible

[@glamshopbytee8129]

This needed to be said ‼️‼️

[@TelzAndAhZee]

Hello, nice work! Where did you get the fabric from?

[@dinocelino45]

Thanks

[@kristinesy8881]

big help thsnks

[@faidalaila8178]

Thank youuuuu

[@redzool]

i have a Brown wolf faux fur throw coming soon with a cloak pin, it would be nice to look like a Viking nobleman, apparently they're famous for their fur cloaks

[@TheSuperrinad]

what stitch did you used to sew them together ?

[@TadaKiba]

Using a cardboard cutter across the back of the fur or even a steak knife cuts the top of the fabric has less risk if slicing the fur, especially if you have a shorter pile fur. also if you are doing a lot of fur, moving the fur inwards is much easier with a pet slicker brush. I tried to use scissors once, and it messed up a few patches, especially with a duller scissor.

[@WendiGratz]

That's a great tip - thanks! :-)

[@YuzuLeanne]

What stitch did you use / recommend? Thanks a lot!

[@Galesmalewife]

Definitely good for a wanderer type cosplay

[@WendiGratz]

I'm not sure - I've never used one of those machines. Just try it and see! :-)

[@pleiadiandemons]

what's up? i'm gonna start sewing fur and need to know what type of sewing machine to get that will be durable enough for this. would a hemming machine like the pixie plus or my lil sew sew be ok?

[@BJBURNS22]

Thank you so much I have a big mess everywhere

[@dandyd14441]

Thank you for sharing! I have a question which related to your nail how do you get this strong a little whitish end of your nails. They look pretty. Thanks.

[@WendiGratz]

Thanks! But I don't do anything special. They just grow that way. :-)

[@kalchristophe]

I was like "is no one going to talk about her amazing manicure?!"

[@teem9010]

how long is that pile fur you use in your video please? is it a3 or 4 inch pile?thank you

[@edielynch7819]

Am needing a glue type to glue fake fur to wood. What would you recommend? Thank you!

[@memphis6627]

You can also cut the fur with an exactor knife Thats a good methot as well

[@Rustbukkit69]

Great tutorial Wendi! I have two questions I'm hoping you can answer. I don't have a machine, so I'm wondering which stitch you would recommend for sewing faux fur by hand. I'm thinking a simple whip stitch, but if you recommend another, I'd love to hear your advice. My second question is, since I'm sewing by hand, do I still need to leave a seam allowance of a quarter inch (this seems to be the recommended allowance from what I can gather)? I'm wondering if the seam allowance has more to do with the thickness of the fur in this case, and why I might need to add it.

[@WendiGratz]

Whip stitch could work - but some faux furs have a fairly loose-weave backing fabric and whipstitches might pull out of that. You could do a test with some scraps and if that seems to be a problem try using a running stitch with occasional anchoring backstitches instead. I've got a tutorial here showing how. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2011/01/how-to-sew-without-a-machine.html

[@Rustbukkit69]

Oooooh, that looks like a great stitch. I actually think that might suit this project even better than the whip stitch. I'll give them both a try and see which works best. Thank you for the speedy reply, as well as your advice! I really appreciate it. Have a fantastic weekend Wendi!

[@JZG88]

Quick Question... If fur gets trapped in a seam like 3:54 should you try to brush it out, I ask because I've brought a faux fur jacket at the thrift store but one side of the jacket's collar has eaten up the fur, so there's a noticeable line at the seam where the fur is trapped, other then that its an amazing jacket.

[@WendiGratz]

I would try to pick it out of the seam.

[@suepeterson5675]

hi! I recently bought some faux fur. I tried to tell the gal how to cut it but it fell on deaf ears. she lopped it straight across, fur flew every where.i told her that would happen . so when I got home shook it out really good outside, the birds loved it then vacuumed it..

[@cerberus3280]

Wow OK so big question though. If I made three pieces of a design like blue yellow blue in a lighting bolt pattern could I use the same thing shown here to sew them ?

[@WendiGratz]

Possibly. It really depends on the specifics of the design. It sounds like something that might be better with applique. There's a video showing how to applique fur here. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2013/01/video-how-to-applique-faux-fur.html

[@GazRockIsntDead]

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question but I am new to faux fur and wanted to know if you have to hem it or just leave it cut? idk if the fur will fall out over time or what

[@WendiGratz]

Any cut bits of fur will pull loose pretty quickly - after that it should be fine to not hem it - but some of the backing fabrics can be pretty rough and scratchy at the cut edges and you may want to back it for that reason.

[@konstantinkokkorakis1907]

thanks i have to alter a white faux coat to make it bigger I am thinking i wil put a 3 inch strip at the sides goiing right along the inside seem of the sleaves right to the cuffs I DONT KNOW WEATHER I SHOULD JUST USE A NORMAL SEWING MACHINE OR WEATHER I WILL NEED TO USE A STEPING FOOT TO SEW THE FUR PLEASE ADVISE ME I DO HAVE AN OVER LOCKER COULD I USE THAT TO SEW FAUX FUR ?TOGETHER opps caps on any advice would be appreciated i am off to buy the fur for the panels tomorrow

[@WendiGratz]

You can use any shrug or vest pattern and just use faux fur for it. I'd recommend lining it though for comfort. Good luck!