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Monday, 22 June 2015

I Made It Monday - Faux Fur Vest


Wow, this Monday has come around fast!!

Vest: Made By Me / Jeans: Refashioned by Me; Gap / Top: Long Tall Sally
Earrings: Made By Me

Booties: BCBG (old) / Jeans: Refashioned by Me / Top: Country Road
Vest: Made By Me / Earrings: Made By Me / Sunglasses: Kenneth Cole

Photos c/o my wonderful Husband
Who secretly thinks the vest makes me look like a caveman but is too nice to say so.


I love fur vests on other people, I just wasn't sure about the look on me.  So rather than investing a lot of money in something I wasn't sure about, I decided to make one.

Let me start of by saying the fact that this stuff is called "fun fur" suggests the manufacturer had a wicked sense of humour.  It was not fun to sew with.  It was messy and fluffy and stiff and messy... oh and did I mention the mess?! 

To make a pattern I simply traced around an existing vest.  I added pockets to my vest, because I love pockets in everything!  It is fully lined and after scouring the internet I came across this really helpful tutorial for construction.

I am happy with the end result.  I like wearing it with a belt to give some waist definition and it keeps me warmer than wearing it open. 

Despite the massive amount of mess - this stuff flies everywhere while cutting & sewing! - it was a quick and fairly simple project which only cost me $23 as I already had the lining.

Have you sewn with faux fur?
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12 comments:

  1. RuthyAnnie23 June 2015 at 07:37

    Super cute! The vest looks great belted! Nice job!

    www.mylittlenest.org

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    1. Unknown23 June 2015 at 07:45

      Thanks so much Ruth!! I prefer it belted too! X Allison

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  2. Unknown27 June 2015 at 11:50

    Wow, you are so very clever! I so wish I could sew. It looks fab and for $23 a real bargain. I haven't thought of wearing mine belted. I will give it a try. Found you over @Flat Bum Mum.

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    1. Unknown27 June 2015 at 12:59

      Thanks so much for reading & taking the time to comment Sarah! Anyone can sew, it just takes a little practice (and a sewing machine is helpful!) however I don't suggest you start with "fun fur"... it's not fun!!

      X Allison

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  3. Unknown29 June 2015 at 18:38

    Oh my gosh that looks amazing! Great work!! I love that you made something for such a great price before committing to buy it. Ps- I wouldn't bother buying one now as that vest is incredible! Love it with the belt. Bron x

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    1. Unknown30 June 2015 at 12:30

      Thanks Bron! I'm happy with it, plus I added pockets which most don't have. You can never have too many pockets!!! X Allison

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  4. Fabulousandfunlife24 June 2016 at 10:49

    I love this belted vest on you! And pockets! You now don't need to buy one, your self sewn one is so much better!

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    1. Unknown24 June 2016 at 12:08

      Why is it that pockets make everything better??! x Allison

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  5. Unknown24 June 2016 at 12:07

    Thank you lovely! Seriously, I will not sew with it again!!! My sewing room resembled road kill! x Allison

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  6. Unknown27 June 2016 at 08:38

    Sooooo gorgeous! That vest is amazing. I love it with the belt on you. x

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  7. Unknown30 June 2016 at 15:28

    I can imagine how tough it is to cut the fabric without the fur going everywhere. You did a great job!

    Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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