I've had several people who want to to this, and I'd love to set up a time to get together and make our fuzzy coats for the desert camping season... especially before it's too hot to work on them during the day (I did that last, year, Yuck!)
The biggest question is where to do this... does anyone have a large enough space, flat area, yard, they would be willing to host a fun and fuzzy gathering in the near future?
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The biggest question is where to do this... does anyone have a large enough space, flat area, yard, they would be willing to host a fun and fuzzy gathering in the near future?
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Wed, March 8, 2006 - 4:29 PMOh yeah, I have a really simple coat pattern that works really well for people who may not know what they want or how to make a coat :)
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Fri, March 10, 2006 - 11:54 PMHow much material (and of what sort) do you need, and where do you acquire it?
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Sat, March 11, 2006 - 12:07 PMI can't be much help on space, but I would love to join the party, if that's okay?
Not sure how much fabric is recommended (guessing a couple of yards?), but I do highly recommend the garment district downtown. Anyone up for a field trip? -
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Sat, March 11, 2006 - 3:05 PMYea totally... I guess I also forgot the most important question... how much would materials cost? -
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Sat, March 11, 2006 - 5:24 PMHey Jeeferson,
My fabulous coat, which many of you have seen and a few have been lucky enough to experience ;-), took all of 5 yards. The long pile is $18/yd in downtown LA Fabric district, then you have to decide on the lining (you'll need 5 yards of it as well). You can spend anywhere from $1/yd to $20/yd or more.
So for materials, you're talking about a minimum of $100 or so, and you can go up from there if your lining material is expensive.
A couple of tips: The long pile fur is $18/yd everywhere. You might be able to haggle a bit, but you'll do much better if you shop around for the lining. For example, I found the lining that I wanted and the guy wanted $25/yd for it. I took a small sample and continued shopping. Three strores later, I found the EXACT same fabric for $5.99/yd. I offered her $5/yd and shee took it. For EXACTLY the same material. I went back to the original store and asked him what his "best price" was. He said, "Today, for you my friend, I can sell it to you for $20/yd. How much you like?"
"I think I'm OK with the 5 yards I have. I just paid $25 for it." And I walked away.
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Sat, March 11, 2006 - 7:41 PMThe simple pattern I have uses 3 yard of 60" wide fur and about 5 yards of lining (45" wide)... it has no hood... if you want a hood or are taller or much wider (my pattern is about a size large), I would suggest between 4-5 yards...
For lining, I've been using satins and chinese style brocades, they run from $2-$6 a yard... I wouldn't suggest trying to make a 2-side fur coat unless you have an industrial sewing machine... mine couldn't handle it ;)
Everyone is welcome to come when we have this fur coat gathering... only requirement are to bring your own materials, scissors (helpful) or exacto knife, a sewing machine if you've got one, and the willingness to chase down the fur bunnies fur fabric creates :) -
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Tue, March 14, 2006 - 5:57 PMI'm in...maybe we could do it at my house, but I can't accomodate more than 4-5 fuzzy coats. My allergies will be off the hook bad. It depends on when, also.
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Thu, March 16, 2006 - 9:08 AMI would love to be in on a fuzzy coat party. I bet we could do it at Tanya and Melanie's loft downtown (I need to check with them first) but lets do it... -
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Thu, March 16, 2006 - 9:59 AMThat'd be awesome! I know we are going to end up with more than 4-5 people, but thanks for the offer PG :) -
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Thu, March 16, 2006 - 1:20 PMI might take the jump into fuzziness and do a coat too. any idea of when this might happen? -
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Thu, March 16, 2006 - 1:37 PMPretty soon, just gotta figure out where :) -
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Sat, March 18, 2006 - 5:51 PMdo be advised that some sewing machines cant chew thru fur very well, making for a frustrating sew party. do try out your fabrics on your machines first!
and get alot of big-ass quilting strait pins. Cant wait to see what you come up with! -
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Tue, March 21, 2006 - 11:43 PMI'd be into it too. About getting big quilting strait pins (a very good idea!), where do you guys recommend to buy supplies like this? I'm getting better about the fabric district, but I'm still very new at all of this.
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Wed, March 22, 2006 - 10:15 AMYay! There is a place on 9th called Kash Kool where I get most of my supplies (stuff that Joann would usually have)... I also just found a nifty sewing machine place on 8th near Los Angeles street... I just got new feet for my machine! -
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Wed, March 22, 2006 - 4:18 PMI know both of those places! Sweet.
Yeah, everyone planning to do this project should probably have a walking foot for their machines, huh? So I've heard, at least...
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Wed, March 22, 2006 - 6:43 PMI don't have one, but I suppose it can't hurt. :) -
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Tue, March 28, 2006 - 1:55 PMwalking foot = ease and grace get one if you can! If not, arm and finger strenght works well.
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Wed, March 29, 2006 - 7:14 PMWalking Foot (PS.. I still don't have one...) -
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Thu, March 30, 2006 - 11:40 AMI don't either ;)
So dates... Easter weekend sometime? I have good friday off :) -
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Fri, March 31, 2006 - 9:06 AMI'll be in Seattle through Easter Sunday. If you decide to do it after that or do a second weekend to make sure everyone finishes their projects, let me know. Susan
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Sun, April 2, 2006 - 11:53 AMI really want to make a faux fur coat, but I've been having a terrible time finding patterns.
I want to make a long, lined coat but I Want it to be more fitted and I don't want it to look boxy on me.
I was thinking more old hollywood glamish style than just a straight coat. Probably a bit fuller in the collar and trimmer in the waist.
I also don't want a hood. I'm going to be in the fashion district on friday, so I was hoping to find a decent pattern by then.
Anyone have any suggestions? I've been scouring the internet and all the patterns I've found are either generic boxy things that don't take faux fur into account or are for dolls. I don't have much sewing experience, the last pattern I did was when I was 10 or 11, but I'm really good at putting things together so I think I should be able to figure it all out.
any help would be much appreciated and I will definitely post pictures when it's complete (Even if it doesn't turn out exactly as I wanted!) -
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Tue, April 4, 2006 - 5:01 PMDefinitely interested. I am in the midst of making a fudgee bear suit and I have enough fur and lining satin left over to make a coat. Please keep me in zhe looop.
- Rhapsody in Blue Bear.
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Tue, April 4, 2006 - 6:20 PMWatch this space... :)
Tracey - my suggestion would be to get a pattern for a womens suit jacket and use at least a size larger (to accomadate the fur) for a fitted jacket... the only downside is most fitted jacket patters have a LOT more step and pieces than a simple jacket pattern... I made a fitted coat by taking in the waist on the same pattern I always use, but it was trial and error process and it ended up being a little snug :) -
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Wed, April 5, 2006 - 2:32 PMyeay Paris, another blue Fudgee Bear! (check mine out in my pix, I'm Sky Blue Bear!)
Tracey, unfortunatly the body skimming patterns require some skill and patience. I'm not saying dont do it, just know that I dont reccomend these garments as a first time project unless you are really driven and forgiving of yourself, or have a skilled friend to assist. Mine all have princess seaming to get the female sillouette, and thats about double the pinning and sewing of a boxy cut one.
I dont mean to be a downer, but I have friends every year calling me almost in tears as they struggle with loming deadlines and fur coat patterns that need a little more skill than thier current level. Boxy can be good first time out... look at vlovos...1 -
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Thu, April 6, 2006 - 1:46 AMdon't worry, I'm not taking it as a wet blanket.
thankfully I have a wonderfully patient grandmother. she lives about half a continent away, but I have pretty much a year to finish this coat (fuzzy coat + summer in LA = blah) so I will just work on it whenever we're in the same place and she should be able to help me with the more maddening parts.
I just got a pattern so at least I'll know how much fabric to get on friday and we'll see how it goes from there. if it doesn't turn out...fuzzy scarves for everyone!
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Sun, April 6, 2008 - 11:23 PMWe haven't missed the pahhhty, have we? I'd take a tried and tested burner pattern over Butterick and Simplicity anyday... was just looking at some designs today, in fact... I haven't seen a date decided upon yet.
Scissors... I have alot of scissors... the heavy-duty metal handled ones. I may not have space to share, but by gum, I've got plenty of scissors.
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Wed, May 7, 2008 - 9:37 PMI work at an elementary school. Just for fun, I checked on the possibility of "renting" out the auditorium to accommodate our group for a day, perhaps on the weekend. I was told it would likely be about $1200. A bit much, even if we were a large group and could split the cost. Does anyone else here work at a place that could possibly be used on a weekend? -
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Thu, May 8, 2008 - 5:24 PM:) I've got space at my new house, but boy I've been insanely busy trying to get things done and work... I'd still like to do this, I just don't know when... -
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Fri, May 9, 2008 - 6:34 AMI totally understand... just let us know when's a good time for you... :)
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Sun, May 11, 2008 - 11:04 AMI'm in on this as well... I wanna make fuzzy coat. -
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Sun, May 11, 2008 - 1:00 PMMe, too. Oh, I want to learn so bad!
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