Free Sewing Projects

Fur Shrug

Fur Shrug front view

Materials:

  • 5/8 yd (22.5”) of 60” wide Faux Fur (view our online selection of natural looking Faux Furs)
  • 5/8 yd (22.5”) of 60” wide Lining
  • Thread

Equipment:

  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Marking pencil or chalk
  • Hand sewing needle
  • Pins
  • Sewing Machine

Instructions:

(Steps #1-4 on both fur and lining fabrics.)

Shrug Pattern

  1. Measure 14” in from each selvedge and mark as A,B,C, & D according to the diagram.
  2. Measure 3.5 inches down from the top & up from the bottom of each selvedge and mark as E,F,G, & H.
  3. With a ruler, draw a line from E to A, B to G, F to C and D to H.
  4. Cut along these 4 lines.
  5. Place lining on fur with right sides together. Sew along all edges leaving a 12” opening between C & D. Turn right side out.
  6. Hand sew (slip-stitch) the opening closed.
  7. Fold lined fur length-wise with the fur inside. Pin points E to F, A to C, B to D & G to H.
  8. Hand sew from points EF to AC, BD to GH to form sleeves.
  9. Flip the fur to the outside.
  10. Wear over evening dresses or jeans. Enjoy!

Fur Shrug back view