Fashion

[Jacie]

I had my grandmother's coat re-done years ago via a professional furrier. The fur was dried out and I thought not very salvageable. He re-worked the fur as a lining to a gorgeous full length gabardine winter coat that was well worn for years. Good luck!

[millieshops]

Another vote for a local furrier - someone who can tell you your options and to whom you can go for a fitting once the new vest is cut and basted. I would expect the cost to be fairly high - although if the coat can be cut instead of deconstructed before the redesign that could eliminate a few dollars. Not much though. You're asking for a labor-intensive process.

[Sunnyfield]

Love the idea of pillows!! I have a fox jacket from the 80's that I love, but never wear...might look into the pillow idea!!

[Trix]

A local furrier can redesign the coat or recommend someone for you to deal with. I remember buying a beautiful Canadian fisher coat from a local furrier (which was pre-owned), and he redesigned in an updated cut for me. It was a great purchase because I saved a lot of money by purchasing pre-owned, and the coat was custom made for me.

[NJgirl 1205]

What wonderful ideas! I am all about recycling and if you could wear or use something which would otherwise be stuck in the back of a closet, go for it.

[CoraVette]

I did it. LaBelle Furs in Orlando.

I had a full-length coyote coat that I never had the opportunity to wear.

Not only did LaBelle make a gorgeous vest for me, they also made a hand warmer (rhymes with "fluff" and starts with "m", but Forum Police would not allow the word) and boot toppers. They are a professional furrier and I highly recommend them.

[chick b]

On 12/29/2014 candys mine said:

I agree with going a furrier. They will be able to take the condition of the fur into account when redesigning. It may be more involved than a crop and sew. Also, if anyone has any old, unwanted, and especially unwearable furs please consider looking into something like "Coats for Cubs" they can use the furs animal rehabilitation settings.

Donation is a great idea for the situation I'm in now. I have three pretty large size furs since my mom passed last year and I've been stuck on figuring out what to do with them. Thanks for the idea.

[NickNack]

On 12/29/2014 ckr1147 said:

Love the idea of pillows!! I have a fox jacket from the 80's that I love, but never wear...might look into the pillow idea!!

Fox pillows would be beautiful. I love my mink pillows.