Re-lining a Coat: Part 4

Before I started attaching the lining to the coat I went through the terrifying step of removing the fur and fixtures.

I removed the neckline fur. I used using a contrasting thread to mark where I’d be reattaching a hook and loop to close it all

Then I removed the cuffs . I used a contrasting thread to indicate where new cuffs should be reattached.

You can see it got pretty dusty (the fur had batting under it to give it a little puff) so I first cleaned it up with tape and then I hand washed the jacket and air dried it before attaching the lining.

I also removed the false clasps and did the same cleaning job.

No fixings left any lasting mark or tell-tale stain so my options are open for new bling.

Using the fur as a rough guide I cut out a similar shape in batting (I only had iron-on batting) and attached it to black fabric.

I used that as a guide for cutting the fur leaving about 1/4 an inch seam allowance around everything.

When cutting the fur you need to make sure the nap of the fur is the right direction.

I used a razor blade to cut through the fabric the fur is attached to WITHOUT going deep enough to cut any of the fur in an awkward manner.

Then I stitched the faux stoles.

After the coat had dried, been lightly pressed, lined, and re-pressed, I started attaching the faux-fur. It’s been scary to break down the coat and build it back up.

Oh, and I asked my friends: I’ve had this coat since 1999/2000.