How to Fix Faux Fur
Faux fur is often used for coats, hats or in accessories to add a luxurious touch to your home's decor. If your faux-fur item has a rip or hole, you can easily repair it yourself. Use a technique to allow the extra fibers on the surface of the faux fur to hide the repairs. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Pinch the fabric together to close the hole or rip on the wrong side of the fabric. The wrong side of the fabric is the side without fur. Sew a small seam through the pinched-up fabric. Make sure it is the smallest possible seam that will completely enclose the hole or rip.
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Turn the fabric over. The fur will be caught on each side of the seam. Stick the point of a darning needle under the fur next to the seam and gently pull up the fur on both sides.
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Brush the fur with a soft brush to blend it together and hide the seam. Trim any fibers that stick out above the level of the surrounding fur.
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Tips & Warnings
A soft toothbrush makes a good fur brush as does a soft dog brush.
Light-weight sewing machines can be damaged by sewing large amounts of faux fur. Minimize the damage to your machine by cleaning it frequently when sewing faux fur.
