How to Mark Fabric That Is Fur on Both Sides

Use double-sided fur to create a scarf or a lined vest.

Marks on fabric tell the seamstress where to cut, fold or sew. It can remind her to make room for seams, pockets or collars. There are a variety of ways to mark fabric depending on the type of fabric you are using. Fur, especially long fur, is among the trickiest fabrics to mark, because the surface of the fabric is constantly moving. If the fur is double-sided, you cannot mark it with chalk or a pencil. Instead you must sew tailor's tacks. Tailor's tacks are often used on fabrics that could stain easily or that wouldn't easily show pencil marks.

Things You'll Need

• Needle
• Thread

Instructions

1. Thread the needle with 24 inches of colored thread. Use different colored threads to indicate where the pattern should be folded, cut or sewn.

2. Push the needle into the fur fabric where you want to mark it.

3. Pull it through the fabric until about 6 inches of thread is still showing.

4. Push the needle back up through the fur fabric about 1/8 inch from the first hole. If you push the needle back too close to the first hole, you risk ripping the fur. Pull it until the loop tightens on the other side.

5. Cut the thread so that both tail lengths are the same and so that they are both long enough to be visible.

6. Tie the threads in a knot if you are concerned about them falling out when you handle the fabric.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are marking a pattern on the double-sided fur, pin the pattern to the fur and sew the marks directly onto the fur through the pattern. Do not tie any knots until you have carefully pulled the pattern off.

References

• Sewing Support: How to Mark Fabric