DIY fur bag

A bag is a necessary, status accessory. Fur products in particular. Let's take a detailed look at the step-by-step instructions on how to make a fashionable handbag from old things with your own hands. It’s not difficult to sew such a bag yourself; you just need accuracy and patience, as well as some preparation for the job. It is better to think through the decor (handle, lock, rings, key rings, etc.) in advance so as not to be distracted by little things while sewing.

Required materials and tools

During furrier work The following devices are used:

• Sharp straight razor. A scalpel, a stationery knife, or a regular razor blade from a reusable machine will also work.

Important! We NEVER use scissors when working with fur!

• Durable, preferably silk threads. If cotton - then No. 20.
• Backing for cutting. A piece of linoleum will do.
• Ball pen.
• Fabric for lining.
• Interlining fabric, adhesive, non-woven fabric.
• If the bag needs to be voluminous, then you need padding polyester.
• Awl. We will use it to pierce the skin in several layers.
• Zip lock, wallet clasp, depending on the model.
• Rings, half rings, brooches, buttons and other decorative elements.

Advice! If you want to work with fur on a sewing machine, then purchase a special foot for suede.

Materials for the bag:

• Sheepskin. Keeps its shape perfectly and does not require lining if it is made well.
• Astrakhan. For handbags in “Retro” style.
• Arctic fox, fox. Can be used for both sewing and finishing - paws, tail.
• Mink. Beautiful, but expensive fur, more often found as decorative elements.
• Rabbit. Universal skins, discard thin areas in advance.
• Artificial fur. Any type, in any combination will decorate your product.

How to sew a fur bag with your own hands?

Fur preparation:

• We select and make pattern pieces.
• We take into account all darts and tucks. We mark the clasp and decorative elements.

• We check the density of the flesh. If there are thin, frayed areas, then we do not use them, or we additionally strengthen the adhesive.
• We spread the skin on the backing, with the inside facing up. Don't forget to take into account the direction of the fur pile.
• Belt parts, gaskets, etc. are also made on paper, cardboard or wallpaper.

Opening the fur (photo):

• On the prepared skin we lay out all the pattern pieces, which should be fur. Open in one layer.
• We try to avoid holes, as well as areas around them, the skin there is very thin.
• We transfer the contours of the patterns to the core, leaving allowances of 0.5-1 cm. We sign the blanks.
• Using a sharp razor, carefully cut out the parts on the backing. We try to cut through only the core without touching the pile. For this reason, we do not use scissors; they cut off fur from neighboring areas.

• From the lining fabric we cut out the lining pieces with seam allowances.
• We cut out blanks from interlining fabric without allowances.

Important! The fur is sewn by hand, more often with an over-the-edge seam, but other options are possible.

Combined fur and denim bag

First you need to make patterns:

1. Main side part – 2 parts. Fur.
2. Bottom with sides – 1 piece with a fold. Denim.
3. Top facing – 2 parts. Denim.
4. Strap, you can use a ready-made one or a chain.

We offer the classic pattern below:

We cut out:

• We duplicate the main details with lining fabric and gasket.
• First we sew the lock between the main part and the facing.

• Sew on the bottom.
• We close the zipper.

• Sew on the lining, leaving a small area open.

• Turn the lining inside out.
• We sew up the “window”.
• Turn the bag inside out.
• We sew on holders for a belt or handles.
• We decorate.

Bag handbag

It is more convenient to make a product from faux fur, since it the pattern is a square.

Blanks:

• The main part with folds on the sides and a one-piece facing – 2 pcs.
• Cord for fastening.
• Handles – 2 parts with a bend. You determine the width yourself.
• We cut out the details from fur and lining fabric. We do not leave facings on the lining.
• We sew fur blanks together.
• We bend the facing inwards.

We process the lining in the same way:

• Turn the bag inside out, put the lining on top, face out.
• Sew the lining to the facing of the bag by hand or by machine.
• Turn it inside out.
• Use an awl to make holes for the cord. If you have a collet tool, you can install blocks. If not, then expand the hole a little, for example, with a pencil, and stitch it tightly with thread.
• We thread the cord.
• We cut out, bend, stitch handles.For strength, laces can be inserted inside.
• We sew the handles onto the front of the bag in a convenient way.

We decorate to your liking.

Simulation of a fur bag

It is convenient to make fur products, taking into account the characteristics of the skins:

• We cut any whole pattern into arbitrary pieces or according to the drawing;
• we manufacture parts;
• cut out;
• we sew together into a common blank.

Then we sew in a convenient way.

Caring for your bag

Do not try to wash your handbag; it is better to take it to the dry cleaner.

Advice! Avoid using fur bags in rainy or snowy weather. If the handbag does get wet, dry it thoroughly away from heating appliances.

Bags can come in various shapes and styles. It is not necessary to choose patterns for fur models; it is enough to remember that fur stretches and needs additional fixation.