How to Make a Realistic Faux Bearskin Rug

Make a fur rug using faux fur.

A bearskin rug can be a cozy addition to your living room come wintertime. To get the look without using real fur, consider a faux fur rug as an alternative. Faux fur can be purchased from most fabric stores, and comes in a variety of colors. In addition, the fur part covers up stitch lines, making this a perfect project for novice sewers. The finished project can be kept or given to a friend as a charming gift.

Things You'll Need

• Faux fur
• Scissors
• Straight pins
• Needle
• Thread
• Rubber batting

Instructions

1. Choose faux fur in a color reflecting the sort of bear rug you want, like white for a polar bear or brown for a Kodiak bear.

2. Cut the fabric into six 2-by-2-foot squares. Lay them together in a rectangle shape that is 2 squares wide and 3 squares long.

3. Attach the sides of the squares together with straight pins.

4. Cut around the edges of the rectangle of fur, making an oval shape. Don't worry about cutting perfect edges, as wobbly lines look more authentic. Discard excess fur.

5. Sew along the pinned-together edges using a needle and thread. The fur will cover up the stitching, making the rug look like one piece of fur. Remove the straight pins.

6. Cut a piece of rubber batting to the shape of the rug. Sew to the underside of the rug so the piece has some traction when laid on the floor.