I decided to make the jacket when I saw you had made a pattern, because I knew it would work out even though I had never used faux fur before. I am very pleased with my efforts, although I think the fur I chose was a little hard on my machine! The tips were essential and the pattern, as ever, was so easy to follow. Thank you for the lining hack, but I didn’t use it. I decided to make the lining free at the hem because the fur was so thick. Many thanks again.
Elizabeth, USA
The Faux Fur Jacket - The Maker’s Atelier has done it again. The make and style of this jacket are on point. Luxurious . I would definitely recommend this pattern.
Basically, try not to overthink the instructions. This is not a quick make. But the payoff is worth the effort involved. You are working with faux fur which can be fiddly. I would recommend using a walking foot on a home machine especially if one is sewing a midweight faux fur. I found it was easier to use a marker rather than chalk on the back of the fabric to draw around the pattern pieces.
I cut out the back of the fabric with a special fur blade but a craft blade would work just as well. Both cut like butter and preserve the length of the fur fibres on the other side and are faster than scissors.
I made the shawl version of the jacket. Had a few questions in regards to the instructions. Nothing was written about combing or tucking the fur fibres within the seam line before sewing, but I was aware of this. And use clips rather than pins. It might have been easier to have larger seam allowances especially when sewing on thick furry fabric. Don’t worry about the seam allowances not looking attractive. The lining takes care of the issue.
Wasn’t quite sure where to stitch “the top and the bottom to hold (pocket) in place”. Perhaps a better diagram would be helpful.
As far as the lining is concerned, just follow the instructions to the letter. I did however neaten the edges of the lining before seaming. It all works out well if you remember to make the lining material on the back piece a bit smaller per the pattern instructions. Ask me how I know. I would love to see this as a long line coat pattern in the future.
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Gill UK
I decided to make the jacket when I saw you had made a pattern, because I knew it would work out even though I had never used faux fur before. I am very pleased with my efforts, although I think the fur I chose was a little hard on my machine! The tips were essential and the pattern, as ever, was so easy to follow. Thank you for the lining hack, but I didn’t use it. I decided to make the lining free at the hem because the fur was so thick. Many thanks again.
Elizabeth, USA
The Faux Fur Jacket - The Maker’s Atelier has done it again. The make and style of this jacket are on point. Luxurious . I would definitely recommend this pattern.
Basically, try not to overthink the instructions. This is not a quick make. But the payoff is worth the effort involved. You are working with faux fur which can be fiddly. I would recommend using a walking foot on a home machine especially if one is sewing a midweight faux fur. I found it was easier to use a marker rather than chalk on the back of the fabric to draw around the pattern pieces.
I cut out the back of the fabric with a special fur blade but a craft blade would work just as well. Both cut like butter and preserve the length of the fur fibres on the other side and are faster than scissors.
I made the shawl version of the jacket. Had a few questions in regards to the instructions. Nothing was written about combing or tucking the fur fibres within the seam line before sewing, but I was aware of this. And use clips rather than pins. It might have been easier to have larger seam allowances especially when sewing on thick furry fabric. Don’t worry about the seam allowances not looking attractive. The lining takes care of the issue.
Wasn’t quite sure where to stitch “the top and the bottom to hold (pocket) in place”. Perhaps a better diagram would be helpful.
As far as the lining is concerned, just follow the instructions to the letter. I did however neaten the edges of the lining before seaming. It all works out well if you remember to make the lining material on the back piece a bit smaller per the pattern instructions. Ask me how I know. I would love to see this as a long line coat pattern in the future.
Fabric and Trim Suggestions
Faux furs with a medium weight backing. Lighter-weight, fluid,
faux furs will create a cardigan, rather than jacket effect, and will be trickier to sew.
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Elizabeth, USA