Watch the video here: Lynda's Coat Transformation

Lynda’s project was truly one of a kind and very unique. The coat had noticeable moth damage scattered throughout, which made it quite challenging. I carefully used a special pet deshedding tool on the coat to gently remove loose fur and fibers. To my great surprise, the tool worked exceptionally well, and I was able to salvage the majority of the fur while skillfully removing some of the bare patches. From this single coat, I managed to craft four beautiful 16 by 16 inch pillows, one 16 by 12 inch bolster pillow, and a charming pair of very cute earmuffs.

Watch the video here: Pat's Teddy Bears and Pillow

I am a member of a Quilting Guild, and during one of our regular meetings, I brought along one of the teddy bears I had lovingly made to share during show and tell. One of the members noticed the teddy bear and mentioned that she had the perfect mink coat that would be ideal for making more teddy bears. As it turned out, I was able to create four jointed teddy bears, one large 18 by 18 inch pillow, and two smaller 14 by 14 inch pillows. What I especially loved about this particular project was that it allowed me to preserve someone's cherished memories—a person I knew personally—which made the whole experience even more meaningful and special.

Watch the video here: Suzsanne's Fur Transformation

.Suzanne's coat was by far my most challenging project yet! When the coat was finally deconstructed, I noticed that the flare around the bottom was exceptionally wide and dramatic. Initially, I planned to use darts to help keep the stripes as straight and consistent as possible, but I realized that doing so would have caused me to lose a significant amount of valuable fur. Instead, I decided to use strips of fur. The real challenge was to carefully continue the stripes in such a way that it looked like a single, continuous line, rather than a patchwork of different pieces. In the end, the throw measured 48 by 55 inches, and the customer also selected a coordinating 18 by 18 inch pillow to complete the set.

Watch the video here: Kathy's Minks Transformed into Throw and Teddy Bear

Kathy's fur project was a unique endeavor that included one elegant black mink coat and one luxurious brown mink coat. The black mink coat was skillfully repurposed to create the stunning main throw, while the brown mink was thoughtfully utilized to craft a delightful teddy bear and to add a charming border around the main throw. The final dimensions of the throw measured an impressive 58 by 58 inches wide, making it a perfect addition to any living space. The teddy bear, crafted with care, serves as a wonderful companion for the throw, adding warmth and character to the overall project. Teddy Bear Pattern:

Watch the video here: Colleen's Mink & Fox Coat Transformation

Colleen’s beautiful Brown Mink and Fox trimmed coat transformation is truly absolutely stunning! The luxurious Fox fur elegantly ran along the collar and lapel, as well as adorning the sleeves. There was enough of this exquisite Fox fur to beautifully encompass the entire border of the coat. The final measurements of this remarkable piece were 51 by 53 inches. Somehow, I seem to have lost the construction video, but I do have an abundance of lovely photos to showcase the transformation.

Watch the video here: Lois's Mink Transformation

Lois’s Black Mink Coat transformation turned out beautifully and exceeded all expectations! It was in excellent condition, and the fabric sewed together like a dream, making the process enjoyable and efficient. Follow along as I carefully prepare her fur from start to finish, sharing insights and tips along the way. The final measurement of this luxurious fur was an impressive 48 by 53 inches. We invite you to come visit us and explore more of our creations!

Watch video here: Emilia's Coats Transformation

Emelia's project consisted of two different kinds of luxurious fur, one being a beautiful mink coat and the other a stunning Beaver coat. Both of these exquisite furs were in excellent condition, making them perfect candidates for transformation. The customer specifically requested to retain her own lining for sentimental reasons. The Beaver coat featured a very nice accent at the bottom of the lining, which we skillfully incorporated into the final backing of the piece. The mink coat’s final measurement was an impressive 47 by 51 inches, while the Beaver coat measured a generous 49 by 62 inches. This project truly represents such a lovely and meaningful way to preserve one's cherished memories.

Click here for : Sophie's Fur Transformation

Sophie’s Fur project proved to be quite a challenging and intricate endeavor. The entire project was crafted from two distinct fur items: one was a beautiful short mink coat, while the other was an elegant mink shawl. The primary difficulty with this particular project stemmed from the coat, which had numerous areas displaying visible signs of dry rot. When dry rot is present, it renders the affected fur unusable, meaning that if I attempted to incorporate it into the project, it would very likely fall apart during the process. To ensure the quality of the final product, I carefully assessed the good areas of fur and used cold tape to provide necessary support to all seams, along with applying cold cloth in the areas that were under stress. The total fur material measured an impressive 44 by 44 inches square. I crafted an inner border that went in one direction and complemented it with a wider outer border that extended in the opposite direction. Despite the challenges, I truly loved working on this intricate fur project.

Watch the video here: Barbara's Mink Transformed into a Throw

Barbara’s Mink was truly wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. The coat has some delightful and fun features that add to its charm. The final measurement of the throw, which we carefully crafted, turned out to be 46 by 49.5 inches. We decided to use the original monogram from the previous design but made the choice to remove part of the embroidery for a cleaner and more refined look..

Watch the video here: Velvet's Minks Transformations

What an absolutely amazing project this turned out to be! I crafted one large throw, along with two beautifully soft white mink pillows, a charming brown teddy bear, and an adorable white bunny. The throw was in excellent condition, which made it a pure joy to work with. For the teddy bear, I creatively repurposed the lining of a brown coat to fashion its ears, paws, and even a cute little tie. The luxurious white mink cape was transformed into two delightful 14 by 14 pillows and one cuddly bunny. The same soft lining was also utilized in the bunny's ears and paws, as well as its tie, adding a lovely touch. To complete the look of both stuffed animals, I used some elegant buttons from the cape, enhancing their overall charm.

Watch the video here: Chrissy's Mink Transformation

I truly loved the unique texture of this fur! The mink had a somewhat musty odor and definitely needed some deodorizer to freshen it up. Additionally, I noticed there was a very large, noticeable repair to the coat. The repair was done using a denim-like fabric, which stood out quite a bit. It appeared as if they had carefully hand-sewn it and then machine-sewed over it for extra durability. I found it interesting enough to let that particular part of the video run in real time, allowing me to appreciate the details more fully.

Final Measurement: 47 by 57

Lana's Fur Coat Transformed into a Throw & Pillow

Lana's coat was repurposed into a throw and an 18 by 18 inch pillow. I wanted to have this done before the holidays, but the family was hit with the flu. Ugh. Had it sent out by the New Year!

Watch the video here: Karen's Coat Transformation

Repurposing Karen’s mink coat was a delight. The coat was in great shape. We made a lovely 50 by 58 inch throw. There was enough fur left to create two pillows. The 16 inch pillow used one inch strips with alternating fur directions. The 18 inch pillow came from the sleeve.

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Cheryl had a short waisted coat that she wanted to repurpose into a throw. The throw's final measurement was 35 by 48. Much bigger than I thought it would be. Cheryl used her own lining. What a lovely fur to work on. Come visit us at: www.dinahsquilts.com

Watch the video here: Janet's Mink Coat Transformed Into Four Teddy Bears

My customer had a heartfelt request for me to carefully recreate a beloved bear that held a special place in her heart for her cherished grandchildren. To fulfill this meaningful task, I diligently hunted down the original bear and, after locating it, gently took it apart to examine its details.

Watch the Video Here: How to Make a Pattern from a Pre-Made Teddy Bear

My customer had a heartfelt request for me to carefully recreate a beloved bear that held a special place in her heart for her cherished grandchildren. To fulfill this meaningful task, I diligently hunted down the original bear and, after locating it, gently took it apart to examine its details. Here are the specific steps I followed to skillfully make the bear once again.

Watch the Video here: How To Made a Wedding Clutch from a Wedding Dress

The Mother of the Bride wanted to give her daughter a wonderful gift! A wedding clutch made from her own wedding dress. I wasn’t able to get it done in time for the shower. She went with someone else. You will see a very poorly made wedding clutch made by another seamstress. When the customer received her item she was shocked! You will be too. Raw seams, Velcro everywhere & the bag would not close. She used a premade bag, glue and Velcro!

Watch the process of me preparing the pattern, cutting the dress and embellishing the bag just the way her daughter wanted. .Now the Bride will have a beautiful bag that she can cherish and be proud to wear on her wedding day!

Watch the video here: Eric's Checkerboard Throw

Eric generously sent me three beautiful furs to work with. The collection included one elegantly soft white rabbit coat, one luxurious gray full-length mink coat, and one exquisite brown mink shawl. He expressed a desire for a large throw to enhance his living space. After some consideration, we decided on a classic checkerboard pattern, incorporating the rich brown mink as a stunning border. The hood of the gray mink was quite substantial, allowing us to utilize the leftover fur to create two matching pillows, each measuring 18 by 18 inches. The final measurements of the throw came to 54 by 65 inches, making it a perfect statement piece.

Watch the Video here: Cindy's Mink Stole Transformation

Cindy's Mink was repurposed into a Jointed Teddy Bear. The bear measure 14 inches high. Lining was used to make the collar, foot pads, paw pads and inner ears. There wasn't enough fur left over to make any additional items, but I did make a mini heart!!

Bear Pattern: Sebastian

Watch the video here: Lisa's Mink Coat Transformation

This mink coat was on the smaller size. The measurement from the shoulder to the hem was only 31. Final transformation measurement was 44 by 44 inches.