Are there any furriers on here? I’ve started sewing fur and was wondering if anyone had Any tips

Best thing you can do is get a copy of this book. Maybe even at a library

https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Eski...&hvtargid=pla-494338674383&psc=1

White 17 is right my wife learned from her aunt and grandma but showing and explaining on the computer is tough the book he refers you too is kinda the go to book for people wanting to learn. If you have specific questions feel free to send me a PM we will see if we can help

Thank you so much!

Don't be afraid to try. Just go ahead and do it...after you read that book, it's a good one.

Just start with lower dollar stuff for your first couple projects, as an old saddle maker told my Dad, “paper is a “heck” of a lot cheaper than leather.” Have an idea on changing a pattern a bit? Great, just mock it up with something cheap before using the knife on that otter pelt....

I use something cheap like felt to try new patterns sometimes.. Have fun!

Thanks guys, this helps a lot!

"Just start with lower dollar stuff "
Guess that will be all my fur this year.

Wet the leather and pin it out to dry so it will be flat. Don't overstretch. That is called blocking.

Cut the pattern from the leather side with a razor to avoid cutting the actual fur.

Thin skins are easier to stitch. Mrat easier than beaver. Mink easier than otter. Etc.

Make sure you cut out the defects and make all the repairs on the skin BEFORE blocking.

PM Wolfwoman she has books/patterns for specific projects.

Experience is the best teacher, start with lower priced furs to get your stitches even, don’t get discouraged if you don’t produce fur products to perfection right away, many give up right away. Practice your stitches and it will require patience, best of luck and hope to see pictures of your products

Just got the book White is referring to and it has got a lot of information. I dont do a lot of sewing of fur and leather but just like fleshing belly part of the fur are thinner leather and will tear easy. The back and neck are thicker and will wear better and will not break easy when stitched. If your going to put something together keep that in mind also the type of animal beaver otter and raccoon will out last fox or coyote muskrat. I did slippers out of beaver and used the back area for the soles with fur in and they are still going after years. long hair fur is better for trim or parkas.

No kidding....you wouldn’t know it if ya stepped in a shop to buy some fur in town tho! My last beaver I got in fbks was $150+ was it worth it? Maybe not, but I didn’t feel like catching em under all that ice, And waiting on the tanning process. I did pay extra for what I still think is one of the best colored beaver pelts I had ever seen tho, so there’s that.

I made 2 sets of mittens for my kids and their hands were warm and safe at -40, I love that with fur I can make gear warmer than I can buy, and it’s more durable too. Almost can’t put a price on that! Don't count your hours of labor at first tho....it doesn’t pencil out.

This year it’s all about trapping and using the catch at home, and getting the kids their lines set up, and guess who is gearing up for trapping beaver this year?...it’s all about the “experience” right? Won’t try it for money, but I’ll take on the ice to raise the kids In a subsistence style life and make memories.

Nothing warmer than fur one exception a woman wearing fur!!