Easy to Make Faux Fur Collar Tutorial

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You can transform your plain winter coat into a classy and fabulous one with this easy-to-make luxe faux fur collar.

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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:

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If you'd like a little smaller collar, you can use the following dimensions:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Now during the colder months you'll be stepping out in style!

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