A Fur Trimmed Denim Jacket

Hello Readers. My project today is this little denim jacket. It was cute in it's original state but I had this small piece of  faux fur trim I was trying to use. I liked it so much but it was small and there was no way to get more. I realized it was about the right size to add to a collar, so that's what I did.

Why am I showing a project that seems like it would be for Fall or Winter? Well, this is what my Spring has been like so far. We had a nice week or so and then Winter came back and doesn't seem to be leaving. The flowers are cold and confused. 

Back to the project. It was a basic ladies denim jacket. It was a blank canvas for my lovely fur trim.

The trim is intended to be used on a pillow or some sort of decor project. But I had different plans.

I hand stitched the trim around the collar. It was quick work. I think it made the jacket more interesting. And it is easily removed if I ever want it off.

Thanks for reading, now go make something fun for yourself.

Fur Sure; The Red Sweater With the Faux Fur Collar

Hello Readers. My project today is more mending than refashion. I loved this red sweater when I first saw it but it was damaged. I was determined to save it because I love red and I love the faux fur collar too. It was a little too big in the arms and body too.

It was attached to the neckline of the sweater with little buttons. A few of the buttons must have come loose and fallen off because the collar just hangs half off the sweater. It looks very sad and sloppy. It could be adorable if it was all in working order.

I took the sweater in on the sides and shortened the arms. I cut off the extra from the sides and the arms. It wasn't fraying exactly but it looked very ragged. I turned the raw edge under and stitched it up. It made the sleeves look more finished. I used a zigzag stitch so it would have some stretch to it.

Here is a good shot of all the parts I cut away. I made the sweater a little smaller but I didn't want it too tight. I wanted it to be a little roomy.

I dug around in my button drawer and found some buttons to hold the collar in place. The sweater can be worn without the collar. I could probably use buttons and wear the fur with another piece of clothing.

Here is a picture of the new side seam. I wanted to show how smooth it stitched together. It looks just like it did before I started working on it. It doesn't look sloppy or rough. 

Here it is modeled by my dress form/mannequin. I call her Rhonda. I also wore it out to a coffee shop to meet some friends. It has a nice comfortable fit.

As always, I really appreciate you reading this post. Now go make something fun for yourself.