Creative Fur Recycling: 10 Ideas Not to Be Underestimated

Old furs, which we no longer use because they're out of fashion or simply because we no longer like them, can easily be donated to an organization that helps the poor. Or they can be repurposed to create new items, especially useful for the home: cushions, blankets, rugs.

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Puppet

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One of the first and, if we want, most banal ideas is to use fur, or a part of it, to create some puppetsYou can choose the design yourself. Create a padding and cover it with the garment pieces cut to size. Then sew everything together carefully and patiently.

Cape

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A fur coat is quite a demanding garment to wear, which is why we often tend to leave it in the closet, preferring other choices. And what if you transformed it into a tableclothMore practical, lighter, and easier to match, it might make you reevaluate it in another guise.

Carpet

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With a specially cut fur you can create one of those carpets Furry ones that many keep in their bedrooms. You can use them as a bedside rug or as a decorative accessory, as you wish.

Bag

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For a basic bag you need:

2 rectangles of fur → external part
2 lining rectangles (cotton, canvas, velvet)
2 strips or handles (leather, thick fabric or chain)

For example, 35 x 30 centimeters of fur make a medium-sized bag.

Then proceed as follows:

Put the two pieces of fur with the hair facing inward.
Sew the two sides and the bottom.
Do the same with the lining.
Insert the lining inside the fur bag.
Sew the top edge.

Carnival costume

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For mothers or any DIY enthusiasts who have small children or grandchildren, we recommend considering the possibility of using fur to obtain an original Carnival costume For the little ones. All you need is a pattern to follow and the job will be a breeze.

Pet kennel

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Soft as it is, fur lends itself to divinely welcoming our animal friends. Create a DIY dog house soft as a cloud like this one: it will keep them comfortable and warm for endless hours.

Pillow

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Spread the fur out on a table and identify the best area:

avoid parts worn or peeled
choose a part more uniform and soft
consider the size of the cushion (e.g. 40x40 cm or 50x50 cm)

Often the behind the back The fur is the most beautiful and best-condition part.

Then don't cut the fur like a normal fabric, but use a box cutter or scalpel, and cut only the skin on the back, not the hair.
Now use two pieces of fur of the same size to make the two sides of the cushion.

And sew the cushion:

Put the two pieces right sides together (hair inward).
Sew along the edges leaving an open side.
Turn the pillow inside out.
Enter thepadding or inside cushion already ready.
Close with a hand stitch or a zipper.

Cap

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Another idea for creative recycling of a damaged fur consists in making it a headdress. A hat how this has the advantage of keeping our heads warm even when temperatures drop inexorably.

Blankets

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Transforming a fur coat into a blanketWhy not? Cut it out, sew the edges, and keep it on the sofa or at the foot of the bed: it will also make a great furnishing accessory for your home.

Gloves

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What to do with an old fur coat? Our last idea is to use it to embellish the edges of your gloves. They'll take on a whole new look, no doubt about it.

What to do with old furs