tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post7998675282125252462..comments2024-03-20T21:29:34.452-04:00Comments on Karen Heenan: Some ProgressKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00449229622474314815noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-73152320382894543552010-02-13T14:54:42.769-05:002010-02-13T14:54:42.769-05:00Seriously, I'm so un-pc about fur! I really d...Seriously, I'm so un-pc about fur! I really don't care that Oprah doesn't wear it anymore...it's warm and in the weather we are having now...it's perfect to wear!<br /><br />So I hope you come up with a wonderful refashion for your aunt's coat!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-4576285588333823472010-02-11T19:41:35.491-05:002010-02-11T19:41:35.491-05:00Leave the guilt and the fear of judgment behind. ...Leave the guilt and the fear of judgment behind. Those little minks have been long gone for over 70 years, and there's no reason it should be in vain. Refashion the coat that you inherited, and keep it in the family. And good for you getting some projects going. I have been in the same boat-- I walk in, look at the mess, and decide... maybe later. When what I really want to do is sew!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560968353314411125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-56311431790909089262010-02-10T19:24:24.337-05:002010-02-10T19:24:24.337-05:00I've heard of people having vintage fur coats ...I've heard of people having vintage fur coats made into teddy bears, but I don't think you'd have much use for a teddy bear. I inherited a coat with a fur collar from my grandmother. Love the coat, can't bring myself to wear it. Maybe you will inspire me.Gretchen the Household Deityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-85829691845544165382010-02-10T12:06:03.934-05:002010-02-10T12:06:03.934-05:00Great job motivating yourself. It's hard to ge...Great job motivating yourself. It's hard to get out of the sewing funk, but you did it!<br /><br />Good luck with the fur sewing - I haven't tried it yet, myself.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658613964862931960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-76021439285370432142010-02-10T11:35:06.748-05:002010-02-10T11:35:06.748-05:00Wow! It looks cold there. I get cold just looking ...Wow! It looks cold there. I get cold just looking at them - think that I'll save this post for August here in Florida. Glad to hear that your sewing mojo is returning. I enjoy seeing what comes out of your sewing area. Congrats on clearing up your sewing space - I'm going to get to that soon!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-37108666560950750402010-02-10T09:10:23.530-05:002010-02-10T09:10:23.530-05:00I've done some repair work and alterations on ...I've done some repair work and alterations on fur for customers before and would be happy to give you suggestions, but it'll kind of depend on what kind of damage you have. Feel free to email me at cisabarry at gmail dot com and I'll see what I can come up with! I've got a pretty fabulous/ridiculous fur coat laying around that someday I'll finish mending for myself.Cisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235120233640110968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-49840209258539852052010-02-10T09:07:36.012-05:002010-02-10T09:07:36.012-05:00Tell anyone who says such things to mind their own...Tell anyone who says such things to mind their own business. Sorry, but that coat is an antique, the minks long dead, you didn't BUY it (supporting the industry), it was a gift through inheritance, etc. If it's wearable, wear it when you dress up. The whole PETA thing about furs drives me crazy, why shouldn't you enjoy it, given the reasons listed above. I think another blogger in NYC (Sewing in the City) wears her vintage fur coat. Or recraft it, if you wish, but put it to use in the way you see fit. Got the slip, it's beautiful as is the little hankie enclosed. Thanks, MyraMyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163175961766563965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-28539112560929264752010-02-10T08:12:18.322-05:002010-02-10T08:12:18.322-05:00I don't have any info on working with fur, but...I don't have any info on working with fur, but I think it's a great idea to reuse it for something you'll love to wear (assuming it's just too damaged or hopelessly out-of-style to use as-is). I like the detachable collar and cuff idea, which you could then use again in the future on a new coat. And a hat? Very Dr. Zhivago.Beangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402852482784879141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-80485632337040215552010-02-10T07:52:55.864-05:002010-02-10T07:52:55.864-05:00I have had some of those same feelings about sewin...I have had some of those same feelings about sewing off and on lately. It sounds like you put it aside and started doing sewing related activities. <br /><br />Keep the mink, it is truly priceless. Hopefully you can find some more info to be able to get some use out of it.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-12489331618583319262010-02-10T07:32:34.586-05:002010-02-10T07:32:34.586-05:00How about using the cuffs and collar and making th...How about using the cuffs and collar and making them into detachable collar and cuff set for a plainer wool coat? <br /><br />Looks like they would be perfect for the weather where you are at the moment!!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450033462997329469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278085019370560632.post-34772432647749441072010-02-10T06:53:45.276-05:002010-02-10T06:53:45.276-05:00http://thesewingdivas.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/sew...http://thesewingdivas.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/sewing-with-fur/<br /><br />Here is a post from the sewing divas blog about recrafting a mink coat.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873478695914665795noreply@blogger.com