Faux Fur for Winter? How groundbreaking

To slightly paraphrase Miranda Priestly from the classic film The Devil Wears Prada, “Faux fur? For winter? How groundbreaking.” But nothing beats fur for warmth and beauty. There is a reason it's a classic every year.

This gorgeous purple fur was a gift from a friend. She was clearing out her fabric stash and invited me to take some pieces. I was very excited to find this particular piece. It is an incredibly thick and soft faux fur in a deep, rich shade of purple. Purple is my favorite color, so it had to come home with me. It wasn't a very big piece, so I knew it needed to become something very special.

I found this New Look “Fun with Fur” pattern on Etsy and loved it. I loved the collar and cuff set and also the scarf, but I didn't have enough to make both. I went back and forth for several days, weighing my options. Finally, I decided that a scarf would be more practical, and I would be more likely to actually wear a scarf rather then a collar and cuffs. So, the decision was finalized. I am making an effort to sew things that I will use and enjoy, rather then simply taking up space in my closet.

This scarf is lined in a nearly-matching scrap from a dress I made years ago. (I love free projects.) Essentially, there are two huge buttonholes in the fur side but none in the lining. You pull one end through those two holes and out again to wear this scarf. It is exceedingly simple, but elegant. And it was also easy to sew! Sewing the “buttonholes” in the fur was the only challenging part. It gave me a bit of trouble and it isn't perfect, but I persevered.

I wear this all the time in the winter, and it is a worthy addition to my accessory collection. I recommend this pattern. That is all I have to say about this project. Short and sweet.

Thanks for reading!

Yours in hard work, creativity, and a dash of pixie dust,

Sarah

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