You can transform your plain winter coat into a classy and fabulous one with this easy-to-make luxe faux fur collar.
![Faux Fur Collar Tutorial](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/97c2ca26-5c82-4ab3-ab9e-fdc88eb1da32.jpg)
Things You'll Need
1 yard of faux fur
1 yard of lining fabric
Newsprint or paper grocery bag
Tape
Measuring tape
Marker
Paper scissors
Fabric scissors
2 hooks and eyes
Pins
Needle and thread
Sewing machine
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To make a large collar pattern, open two pieces of newsprint, lay them on top of each other, and tape one of the sides together.
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Next, draw half of your collar on the newsprint and cut. The large collar shown above has the following dimensions:
![Faux Fur Collar Tutorial](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/4c6eb9cf-62b0-4998-a3cc-981cdaeaf7c8.jpg)
If you'd like a little smaller collar, you can use the following dimensions:
![Faux Fur Collar Tutorial](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/0e67411a-f715-4b77-b2b8-e628893416da.jpg)
When you open your pattern, it'll be a horseshoe shape.
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Pin your pattern onto the faux fur and cut it out. Cut out an identical piece from your lining fabric.
![Faux Fur Collar Tutorial](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/518498ab-7092-4974-8920-af0a8b5f4abd.jpg)
With right sides together, pin the lining and the faux fur together. Leave a 6-inch opening in the bottom.
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Sew around the outside of the collar with a 1/2-inch seam. Remember to leave a 6-inch opening in the bottom so you can turn it right-side out.
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Turn the collar right-side out, pin the raw edges under and hand sew the opening closed.
![Faux Fur Collar Tutorial](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/8660da81-1c4e-47d9-9ad0-9e47a1fae896.jpg)
If you want to be able to remove the collar quickly, hand sew a hook and eye to each side of the bottom of the collar. If you'd like your collar to be a little more permanent, tack the faux fur collar to the coat at the shoulders and the bottom.
![Faux Fur Collar Tutorial](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/d10eef9a-0cd3-41e8-8c82-f15021c71eb9.jpg)
Now during the colder months you'll be stepping out in style!
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