tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post6946369136432846033..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Fur Fantasies. Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-59780917205863939942017-02-01T16:34:50.092-05:002017-02-01T16:34:50.092-05:00I actually did try cutting with a razor blade as w...I actually did try cutting with a razor blade as well as with a new craft knife. The fur was too deep and with no pressure from below, I think, it just would not cut unless I went over and over a small bit at a time, very time consuming. What worked for me went really quickly and took no effort. Despite that trash can of fur, I also found I had much less fur than in other attempts in the past. I so wished I could have taken pictures when I did it but I think that would have required three more hands. And I know my husband would not have gotten it all in while taking the closeup from behind my head. I will try to do something to show how it worked for me. I "roll" the fur and that made it cut like butter and fast. If I can pull it off I will put up pics and an explanation. Thanks for your suggestions. They are appreciated. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-66527162601738814422017-02-01T16:32:19.699-05:002017-02-01T16:32:19.699-05:00Linda, I bought it at least 6-7 years back. It was...Linda, I bought it at least 6-7 years back. It was a lucky day. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72617672815604595702017-01-30T17:48:26.645-05:002017-01-30T17:48:26.645-05:00Bunny, you were correct to turn the faux fur over,...Bunny, you were correct to turn the faux fur over, but you will find it easier to cut it with a craft tool or scalpel. I left a comment on Mainelydads blog explaining to him that method after he mentioned being deluged in fur. That problem should be greatly reduced using a scalpel asnd cutting g from the back. My Mother was a dressmaker and worked for a Tailor where she worked on real furs using a razor blade with a safety edge. I still have one in my sewing box, it must be at least 50 years old! Some seams were also shaved to cut down on thickness, and I'm pretty certain she used glue on certain areas. Despite some of them being worth enough to buy a house, My Mother never liked fur, its cost was immaterial, although she was fine with fake fur! She didn't seem to object to the use of fur in certain areas with extreme climates, but not fashion furs! Janet Rodgersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37082500750807340052017-01-30T09:48:37.666-05:002017-01-30T09:48:37.666-05:00Bunny, What a fun project! I may have seen this ...Bunny, What a fun project! I may have seen this same faux fur at Joanne last week, and decided I really want to make something out of it...it feels so much like the real thing! When my daughter says she "won't wear anything fur" (concern for animals) I was able to borrow a wise comment from my Grandmother, "Imitation is a most sincere form of flattery". I'm excited to see you working with faux fur since my skills are so lacking, and as always I've learned so much. Thanks again for sharing the adventure! Linda S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-55389861131851403902017-01-28T17:12:17.178-05:002017-01-28T17:12:17.178-05:00I did and it is wonderful. Sue at a Colourful Canv...I did and it is wonderful. Sue at a Colourful Canvas has a couple of great fur bags as well that you may want to check out. Her link is in her comments. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-69895403548155011742017-01-28T02:19:25.403-05:002017-01-28T02:19:25.403-05:00Tool time! I loved that show. Oh and have you se...Tool time! I loved that show. Oh and have you seen the fur backpack that mainely dad made? http://mainelydadswintercoat.blogspot.ca/2016/10/the-fur-backpack-it-wrap.htmlSaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-67822273636243048042017-01-27T20:48:34.889-05:002017-01-27T20:48:34.889-05:00I cannot wait to see the finished bag! I cannot wait to see the finished bag! Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11332991785391135451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72190743080922916752017-01-27T09:49:46.394-05:002017-01-27T09:49:46.394-05:00I just went back and looked at yours. It is awesom...I just went back and looked at yours. It is awesome and I am duly inspired. Don't you just love Chris Brown's?Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-70588563685528828622017-01-27T08:03:05.134-05:002017-01-27T08:03:05.134-05:00The tool is priceless when it comes to putting in ...The tool is priceless when it comes to putting in turn locks. This will be the first time I used it for grommets with those tiny screws. My husband was very impressed with what I got for the money and so far it has worked really well. Thanks again, to the women of the Swoon FB group for the heads up on this. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-86641621917295021682017-01-27T07:52:49.241-05:002017-01-27T07:52:49.241-05:00I flipped over these and especially the "sold...I flipped over these and especially the "sold out" version. Please, please post pics of the finished version. I think I will have a go at this. Thanks for the tool tip; I can definitely see a need for such a set. Cloning Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14318090784680489874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-10745276829987803292017-01-27T05:35:00.440-05:002017-01-27T05:35:00.440-05:00Squeee.....so glad to see that I'm not the onl...Squeee.....so glad to see that I'm not the only one who wants a fur backpack. Can't wait to see how your bag turns out! I love the fur you picked. Mainelydadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718855427399616514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-34310453347783565522017-01-26T21:13:18.656-05:002017-01-26T21:13:18.656-05:00You are welcome. You are welcome. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-7281478928925628842017-01-26T21:12:55.846-05:002017-01-26T21:12:55.846-05:00It should be. I hope to hit it this weekend. It should be. I hope to hit it this weekend. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-23729482130378692902017-01-26T21:12:22.258-05:002017-01-26T21:12:22.258-05:00I did get it there, in their clearance quite a few...I did get it there, in their clearance quite a few years back. We have a very small Joanns here so we don't get much of anything, but it is very clean and staffed with people who really sew. It's a great little store. I will keep my eye out for any fur deliveries. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-61715863847220538022017-01-26T21:10:02.624-05:002017-01-26T21:10:02.624-05:00No, I will have to check it out. Thank for the hea...No, I will have to check it out. Thank for the heads up.<br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-49687127086401772392017-01-26T19:46:14.663-05:002017-01-26T19:46:14.663-05:00Wow, you covered a lot in this "edition!"...Wow, you covered a lot in this "edition!" Thanks, as always.Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716852988721397395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-84191876888191887412017-01-26T18:23:38.382-05:002017-01-26T18:23:38.382-05:00OMG!!!!, what fun this bag will be :)OMG!!!!, what fun this bag will be :)Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-2988268003719458012017-01-26T14:15:44.170-05:002017-01-26T14:15:44.170-05:00That is great news about your shirt, Bunny! I ori...That is great news about your shirt, Bunny! I originally was not going to get the pattern because of the dropped shoulders (being a short person), but after seeing your version I am going to get it at the next Vogue sale.<br /><br />My local JoAnn's has recently stocked some very nice fake furs. Is that where you got yours? Now that I have seen your project, this would be perfect for my oldest granddaughter. For a lot less than the $7830!<br /><br />BaManoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-21307340572240176022017-01-26T13:11:42.227-05:002017-01-26T13:11:42.227-05:00This will be wonderful, especially in your chilly ...This will be wonderful, especially in your chilly clime. Have you seen Mainely Dad's bag?Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174162283476551873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-83568790081959470632017-01-26T12:11:55.331-05:002017-01-26T12:11:55.331-05:00Thanks so much for the link, Sue. Your bags are in...Thanks so much for the link, Sue. Your bags are inspiring. This morning, after looking at the photos, I decided I really need to add some pockets on the outside. That will take a bit of re-engineering and forethought. Fingers crossed!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-35810288688018055212017-01-26T11:39:15.652-05:002017-01-26T11:39:15.652-05:00Here's the link, if you want to see them...
...Here's the link, if you want to see them...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.acolourfulcanvas.com/2017/01/the-bonnie-bucket-bag-swoon-patterns.html" rel="nofollow"> Swoon Patterns Bonnie Bucket Bag in Faux Fur </a>Sue @ A Colourful Canvashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509898677660889672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-10551613702166900252017-01-26T11:36:44.333-05:002017-01-26T11:36:44.333-05:00OH Bunny, I'm so excited for you! I recently m...OH Bunny, I'm so excited for you! I recently made two Swoon Bonnie Bucket Bags in faux fur and ultrasuede and I love them! And YES...I think a faux fur backpack will be sensational! <br /><br />Thanks for the tool tips. I'm getting by with a tiny set of screwdriver's borrowed from my husband for now. Sue @ A Colourful Canvashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509898677660889672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-67811071593137098102017-01-26T11:04:03.801-05:002017-01-26T11:04:03.801-05:00You've got my lovin' feelin'. Aren'...You've got my lovin' feelin'. Aren't they wonderful?<br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-82529344422797698392017-01-26T09:35:44.159-05:002017-01-26T09:35:44.159-05:00I can not WAIT to see this made up! I've never...I can not WAIT to see this made up! I've never been tempted to make a bag before but I just might have to have a fur backpack. Your first example picture is my favorite. Swoon!Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.com