Sewing Fur Trim onto the Hood of a Jacket or Hoodie

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  Faux fur can be found at local fabric stores or online.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Purchase a half a yard of faux fur fabric from a craft or sewing store. You can also get faux fur online if you are unable to find the style and color of fur you want locally.
  
  
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  Fold the hooded jacket in half vertically and lay it flat so both sides line up evenly.PhotoObjects.net/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  Fold your jacket or hoodie in half vertically, with the arms matching evenly behind the jacket. Lay the jacket or hoodie on a flat surface and line up the edges of the hood.
  
  
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  Double the hood measurement to find out how much fur is needed to trim the hood.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Measure the hood from the base, near the collar or shoulder, to the top of the hood. Be sure to keep the hood flat when measuring. Then double the number of inches, for example if it measures 16 inches then add 16 plus 16. Your total will be the length measurement of fur needed to trim the hood of the jacket.
  
  
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  Mark the length measurement vertically along the edge of the fur.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Lay your fabric, fur side down, on a flat surface. With your tape measure start at one corner and measure out vertically, along the edge, the length measurement you determined earlier. Add an extra one-fourth of an inch onto the length measurement, (to be safe), and mark the fabric at this point. You may need to use a pen to see the marking because tailor's chalk may not be visible.
  
  
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  From the edge of the fur measure and mark a two-inch horizontal line.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  At the length measurement mark, draw a two-inch horizontal line, beginning from the edge of the fabric. Make sure the line is straight.
  
  
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  Cut the fabric and fold it in half.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty Images
  
  Use scissors to cut along the two-inch horizontal line, starting at the edge of the fabric. Fold the fur fabric in half vertically so that the edge is lined up with the end of the two-inch horizontal line.
  
  
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  Mark the edge of the fur onto the fabric below.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty Images
  
  Mark the edge of the fabric onto the fabric below, starting from the end of the two-inch horizontal cut to the bottom edge of the fabric. Unfold the fur fabric.
  
  
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  Use the line you traced as a guide for cutting your fur strip.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Cut along the line you marked, starting from the bottom edge of the fabric to the end of the two-inch horizontal line. You now have a two-inch wide strip of fur that should fit around the edge of your hooded jacket or hoodie.
  
  
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  Fold the fur strip in half lengthwise, then in half horizontally so the two ends meet.Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images
  
  Fold the fur strip in half vertically so the non-furry sides are touching. Line up the edges. Now fold the fur strip in half horizontally making sure the ends are even. Locate the center of the strip. Unfold the fur fabric and refold it with the edge of your hoodie or jacket hood between the two sides of the the fur fabric. Adjust the fur so that the center of the strip is matched with the center of the hood.
  
  
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  Pin both sides of the fur strip to the edge of the hood.Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images
  
  Pin the center of the fur strip to the center of the hood keeping the edge of the hood between the top and bottom sides of the fabric. You will probably have to pin the top (outer) and bottom (inner) parts of the fabric separately to either side of the hood. Continue pinning the fur down both sides of the hood.
  
  
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  Using a strong thread such as upholstery thread will secure the fur to your hood.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Thread your sewing needle with strong polyester or upholstery thread. You may also need a heavy-duty needle such as an embroidery needle. Starting again at the middle or center of the hood begin sewing the fur to the hood. You will probably be able to sew through all three layers of fabric. Use a whip stitch along the edges of the fur. Sew down one side, then return to the center and sew the other side.
  
  
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  Secure any loose ends, and your custom, couture, fur-trimmed hoodie is ready to wear.Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  Remove the pins. Secure all the loose ends and your project is complete. Enjoy your custom, fur-trimmed, couture, hooded jacket or hoodie.