- Why a vest?
- We sew a vest from a sheepskin coat
- What and how it is necessary to do?
- Sewing a fur vest with our own hands
- Interesting ideas for sewing an old sheepskin coat
A fur waistcoat has been carrying the primacy of basic things in a woman's wardrobe for days. In addition to its decorative meaning, it is also a functional thing. Unfortunately, not everyone has the financial opportunity to acquire it. But this is not a reason for despair. If you have old clothes in your wardrobe, you can sew a vest from a sheepskin coat with your own hands. In addition, what you will save, you still create a design thing, since it will be in a single copy.
to the contents ↑Why a vest?
To date, the waistcoat is the latest squeak of fashion. He won the hearts of the fair sex with his versatility and convenience, because for a modern woman it is very important to look not only elegantly, but also practical.
Fur vest is so versatile that it can be combined with both evening dress and everyday dress code. It will look good both with jeans, and with a dress or skirt of any length.
In order for your fur coat to appear in your wardrobe, you do not need to save money, look for models suitable for your budget. You just need to look into your closet and sew a vest from a sheepskin coat or an old fur coat yourself.
Important! Fur vest can be worn not only during the demi season, but also in winter. In order not to freeze, put under the vest of a bologna or leather jacket.
to the contents ↑We sew a vest from a sheepskin coat
In order to create a future fashionable "masterpiece", you need to be patient, as this process is very scrupulous, scrupulous. In addition to patience, you will need:
- centimeter;
- thread, needle;
Important! Threads, needles must be strong, suitable for working with leather and fur.
- tracing paper or other paper;
- scissors;
- you need the accessories;
- ruler;
- sewing machine, a set of necessary needles.
Important! Please note that the sewing machine should be suitable for working with leather and fur products.
to the contents ↑What and how should I do?
In order to sew a vest from an old sheepskin coat, you should start your work by building a pattern. At the very beginning, measure your parameters, which in the future you will always use abbreviation:
- waist circumference - OT;
- circumference of the chest - OG;
- circumference of the hips - OB;
- product length - D.
Important! The future product should not be tight-fitting, so make measurements on the release, and to OB - add a spare 10-15 centimeters.
Drawing pattern:
- Draw a rectangle on the tracing paper, the length of which is equal to the OG and the width D.
- Make a note for the future armhole and throat.
Important! If you already have one ready-made vest, you can use it instead of a pattern.
- As a result, you should get a pattern of the backrest and two shelves.
Crawl:
- Dissolve the sheepskin coat at the seams so that whole pieces of fabric are made. Arrange the details of the pattern so that they do not fall on the scuff( if any).
- Cut, making allowances about 4-5 centimeters. Cut with a very sharp scissors or a special knife. Try to cut between the villi.
Important! If you do not have enough material to cut out the one-piece back, you can cut just two additional shelves, sew them.
Stitching:
- Do not hurry to stitch on the machine. First - sweep. So you can do the fitting on yourself. At this stage, you will see the future appearance of your vest.
- If all is well, you do not make any corrections, you can easily sew with a sewing machine. First, you spend your shoulders, and then on your sides and back.
- When the product is sewn, you should determine the fastener, since at this point it should be sewn.
- We decorate and decorate. You can make a collar from the remains of the fabric and sew it. The main thing - to take this moment into account when forming the pattern, the neck should be made a little more. The collar is sewn to the vest turned inside out by a secret seam.
Important! The waistcoat can be made very stylish and give it an "expensive" look thanks to the fittings. Pick up the buttons, cut the beads or just embroider it with threads. The appearance of the finished product depends entirely on your imagination.
to the contents ↑We sew a fur vest with our own hands
If you have a favorite fur coat hanging in your closet that you can not already wear because of the worn sleeves, you can transform it with a stylish and expensive waistcoat. Thus, you will give a "second life" to your favorite fur coat.
The process of creating a fur vest from an old coat is very simple. You just need to rebuff the sleeves, increase the armhole and process it.
Important! A fur vest can be made from an old coat. You just need to do the same process as with a fur coat, and decorate the collar and the edge with fur.
Another option is to completely change the fur coat. You need to create a pattern that will match your parameters, cut out the details you need. As a fastener, lightning or buttons are most appropriate, although you can not do it at all.
Important! If you have two coats in stock, you can combine them to design the waistcoat.
to the contents ↑Interesting ideas for sewing old sheepskin coats
In addition, how to make a vest from an old sheepskin with your own hands, you can still do many other functional things:
- Home shoes. It is very comfortable and incredibly warm. The production of such shoes does not incur financial costs and special efforts. The most popular are indoor boots. For their manufacture you need to cut and carve the sole. This can be done using an insole taken from another shoe. Use the hose as the boot.
Important! You can already ready moccasins or other suitable footwear simply to coat with fur from sheepskin coat. In addition, that it is very comfortable, you will still spend minimum of your time and effort for their tailoring.
- Bedding for a four-legged friend. If you have a cat or dog living in your house, you can make him an excellent bedding. It can be placed on the floor or in the basket where your pet sleeps.
Important! In addition to the litter, you can also sew and outer clothing for walking. The main thing is to have imagination and a little sewing experience.
- Accessories for furniture. Old sheepskin coat will perfectly serve as a cover for stools, a sofa or an armchair. It is very easy to sew such cases. You just need to cut the sheepskin coat, cut into the parts you need to size and grind. If desired, stool covers can be assembled on an elastic band.
Important! Decorate the sofa with small pillows, pillowcases which are sewn from your old sheepskin coat. It looks very interesting. In addition, due to this decor, you will make the room more comfortable.
If you have an old sheepskin coat in your closet, a coat or a fur coat that you do not wear, and throw it away, you should not be upset. These wardrobe items can be given a second life and transform them not only into new clothes, but also into various accessories. In order for you to succeed, you just need to "include" your imagination, be patient and start acting.
