Here is a faux fur coat I just completed for a Burning Man client. He selected the white/silver fur to go with his silver art car, which I also clothed here: https://steemit.com/art/@creationofcare/seamstress-for-burning-man
The lining is a colorful galaxy print on spandex. The coat is reversible.
The front features a subtle chest pocket.
I haven't done a coat commission since I moved my studio back home. I really don't have much room to do my specialty fashion design work anymore, my focus being on small leather items now. But I needed the gig, and took on the challenge.
Sewing with faux fur requires special techniques.
When cutting, only the backing of the material should be snipped, lest your fur look like it's been given a really bad haircut.
Pieces need to be matched along the edge and all the fur swept inside. Then, when it is opened, all the fur trapped in the seam allowance must be combed out with a blunt tool.
Seam allowances must then be sheared of the excess furry bulk before installing the lining.
Using spandex to line a coat has its own unique issues. It is so stretchy, it slips and contorts without an infinite matrix of pins to stabilize it.
Despite these challenges, I was successful in completing a finely made, fun-fur coat ready for the playa! (And I will be vacuuming Coat Hair Golems for weeks to come!)
Cheers!
Love,cat
@creationofcare
I really need to see @mattlovell wear it to really know how cool it is.
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My goodness that is so beautiful!!
Love the inside space look, can hide in the
snow with the white and open it up to
another universe, I wanna say vortex coat!
I see some them loose coat hairs floating
this way! :-)
Have a great day my friend! ❤
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Thank you for naming this coat! <3
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What a beautiful and extravagant coat! It looks like a lot of work but you've managed it perfectly :)
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Thank you! Even though it is a fairly simple design, handling the textiles makes it more laborious than it appears. I am so happy it is making a good impression on you!
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Sweet! I am sure Joel will be happy. SO MANY blunt tool jokes right here...
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Thanks! He is picking it up today, and I am always in a state of anxiety until I get that client feedback.
Hehehhe for the very notion of blunt tool jokes
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Damn… that is so dope! I love the galaxy lining. Whoever is rocking this at burning man is going to be envied by many. You killed it, great job @creationofcare.
So not only do you whip up some gangsta ass culinary treats but you stitch up rad burner gear…?!? Happy to follow you.
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Yay, thanks for your vote of approval! I love Burning Man style, even though I find myself on the fringes of the community these days <3 I really appreciate your follow, new friend!
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