Pages

▼

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Faux Fur Rug from a COAT!


Oh I love faux fur rugs! Just a quick glance at them and immediately you feel the warmth and comfort they give the entire room. 

Some of the really beautiful ones can be pricey, so I haven't bought any yet. 

I happened to spot this long faux fur coat in a thrift store and immediately went to it. So soft and beautiful...  I certainly would use it as fabric! Regular price was $12.99 ...HA! I couldn't have done better at the fabric store! As I stood at the counter to cash out, the cashier rang it up half price!!! NO WAY! A size large coat is a lot of fur to work with.

Tickled to pieces, I raced home to get started on my rug! 


I laid the coat out on the floor to get started by removing the lining.


Then cut off the arms and collar; all around the shoulders.


I took a break and looked at this massive fur fabric. ... I really scored! (I had to stand on a chair to get this photo)


I contemplated whether to have the high part of the back remain... and roughly cut around the fabric to make it appear as natural animal hide; OR to make a straight cut for a rectangular rug.


When I finally decided, I could shop for more of these coats at a later time, I went with rectangular for this one and cut off the odd end piece. I sewed it straight and began the backing. 


A piece of rough felt is enough to back the fur with and it was just about $4. 


I glued it on with Speed-Sew and allowed it to dry. 
Gotta love a no sew project, ey? 


 I used hot glue to make non-skid strips directly on the felt.


When it was dry, I had a tough time deciding where to stage it because it's so cozy! 


So I'm playing with it until I make more to have everywhere.


It's plush!!! Love it! 


Yup... going to do more of these... 



A faux fur rug... for only TEN DOLLARS!!! 





The leftover scrap fur? ... I have another re-purpose post or two coming up next! 

 I hope this inspired you to be on the look out to make yours. Super fast and easy... and cheap!!! 
















at

59 comments:

  1. Marie@The Interior FrugalistaMarch 5, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    How clever Robin!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. chris aka monkeyMarch 5, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    i can feel it under my bare feet ohhh ahhhh xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Stacy @ Anastasia VintageMarch 5, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    What an awesome idea, Robin! It turned out so well! And it was no-sew? Brilliant :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kim Exquisitely UnremarkableMarch 5, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    That is super cool! I can picture it as a throw, as well! Great idea!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Robin TompkinsMarch 5, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Thank you, Marie! I love this idea. I'm on the prowl for more fur coats, lol~

    ReplyDelete
  6. Robin TompkinsMarch 5, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    It's cozy, Chris! You gotta do this! ox

    ReplyDelete
  7. Robin TompkinsMarch 5, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Uh huh!!! That's another project. I'm hunting for more inexpensive fur pieces to revamp. Sometimes, the fabric store will have fake fur on sale.
    Thanks, Kim!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. ShirleyMarch 6, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    How creative! I'd place that soft, cozy rug right next to my side of the bed so my bare feet touched it first thing every morning! I clicked your link at the Momma Told Me party. I just love those parties, don't you!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Corinne SchmittMarch 6, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I would never have thought to do this and if I had, would never have known how. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing the instructions. Can't wait to see what you do with the scrap! So glad you linked up at This Is How We Roll Thursday. Please come back next week and link up the scrap tutorial.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Tania PelletierMarch 6, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    What an awesome idea for something that people don't wear too much anymore... unless you are my daughter... with your own unique style... where wearing an old fur coat actually looks cute! lol! I love it and now I'm on the hunt for a coat I can do this with! It would feel so nice to step out of the shower onto a rug like this!!

    Tania

    ReplyDelete
  11. Brittany BushMarch 6, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    This is so clever! I love seeing how everyone repurposes items into something useful. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. astrollthrulifeMarch 6, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    OH my word, this is amazing. I would never have thought of this. Love it. What a fabulous idea. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Can't wait to feature this next week.

    ReplyDelete
  13. SusanMarch 7, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    I love a good repurposing project and this is an amazing one! I'll be looking at the thrift stores now for those formerly I-don't-want-that faux fur coats. Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party on Organized 31.

    ReplyDelete
  14. vickieMarch 8, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Such a cute idea...looks so nice.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Katherines CornerMarch 8, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    what a great purpose diy! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo

    ReplyDelete
  16. angie forteMarch 9, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing on Something To Talk About Link party!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Threads&Bobbins NatMarch 9, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    A great way to repurpose an item!

    Thanks for linking up at the Talented Tuesday Link Party! Hope you join us again tomorrow :-)

    ReplyDelete
  18. DedeMarch 9, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Love, love love it! Thank you for the brilliant idea! Stopped by here from Turn it Up Tuesday.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    Thanks so much, Linda!!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    This was so inexpensive and easy to do. I hope you have the opportunity to get your rug too. Thanks so much for the pin! :)

    ReplyDelete
  21. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    So glad you like it! Thanks so much for being such a kind hostess!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    I hope you find one and do this too! I bet your daughter looks so adorable in her coat... and don't feel bad, I wouldn't be able to pull off wearing one. To me, they look great on others, but just not me. :)
    Thank you for the kind visit!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by and for having me!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Eeeek! Thank you so much, Marty!!! I'm so excited for the feature and over the moon you like it!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Aww, thanks so much, Jesica! :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Great to hear!!! I so hope you find one! Thanks so much for hosting and visiting! :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Thank you, Vickie!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    So happy you like it and stopped in, Katie!! Thank you so much!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Thank you for visiting and hosting, Angie!!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    I look forward to it, Natalie! Thanks so much for hosting and stopping in!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Robin TompkinsMarch 9, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Awww, thanks so much, Dede!!!

    ReplyDelete
  32. PurfylleMarch 10, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    In my house you wouldn't be able to tell the faux fur from the real fur off the pets! It looks great on your beautiful wood floor.

    ReplyDelete
  33. ChristieMarch 10, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    OK, I'm in love with this project! I just hope my Salvation Army is still having their 99 cent sale since I saw a fur coat there last week. Now I have a project for it! :) Thanks so much for sharing at Totally Terrific Tuesday!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Crochet HooksMarch 10, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    amazing! love the rug. And the new sew glue? I need some. I love the idea of running the hot glue around for non-skid! I have a bought rug here that needs that so nice!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  35. Darlene NemethMarch 10, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    You know I actually have a faux fur coat bagged up in my closet. My granddaughter outgrew it and I just couldn't give it away, thinking there was something I could do with it. I am such a hoarder. Thanks Robing.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Angela, blue i styleMarch 10, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    This is a great repurposing project! Thanks for linking up at The Creative Circle! I hope you'll join us for the party again this Thursday - I can't wait to see what you'll have to share!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Anne MazzuchelliMarch 11, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    I would never have thought to do this. I'm going to look at old fur coats at the thrift stores in a whole different light. I love that old trunk that's sitting on it. Thanks so much for linking up to Thriving on Thursdays. I'm featuring this one a tomorrow's party. Hope to see you again.


    Anne xx

    ReplyDelete
  38. TBChocolaTessMarch 11, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    That is really cool. Love that!!! Pinning & Visiting from Titus 2 Tuesday.

    ReplyDelete
  39. CoCoMarch 12, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    This is such a crazy awesome idea! I would have never in a million years thought to do this. You are so creative. I love the way you repurposed this coat into a rug. You totally saved this coat :) Thanks so much for linking this up to our Something to Talk About Link Party. See you again on Monday! Hope you're having a great day, Coco

    ReplyDelete
  40. Robin TompkinsMarch 12, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    LOL! Your fids help you with your decor!
    Thank you for your kind visit, Stella! :)

    ReplyDelete
  41. Robin TompkinsMarch 12, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Wow... love your sale price!! I hope you get the coat! Thank you so much for your kind visit, Christie!

    ReplyDelete
  42. Robin TompkinsMarch 12, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    The hot glue works great. You can also try silicone which comes in clear or white... it does the same thing.
    The no sew glue is fantastic! I just put it on, waited for to get a little tacky and applied the felt. Love it. Time saved! It's available in Walmart, Target and others. Have fun!!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  43. Robin TompkinsMarch 12, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    That's not hoarding, Darlene! That's creative savings! :)
    I can't wait to see what you do with that coat!
    Thank you, Darlene!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Robin TompkinsMarch 12, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting and visiting, Angela!
    I look forward to your link up!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Robin TompkinsMarch 12, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    I did it again yesterday. I found a long black fur coat and my husband laughed and said it's going to be a black bear rug! I'm watching for them every trip out now.


    Thank you so much for the lovely feature and your kind visit, Anne! I look forward to your link ups! :)

    ReplyDelete
  46. Robin TompkinsMarch 12, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting and pinning!!!

    ReplyDelete
  47. Robin TompkinsMarch 12, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    You're a wonderful hostess! Thank you for stopping in. :)
    I'm so glad I discovered your blog and get to see your creations too!

    ReplyDelete
  48. Lisa EhrmanMarch 13, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    What a beautiful rug! You are so clever and artistic :) Thanks for sharing at Together on Tuesdays :)

    ReplyDelete
  49. Sherry NappaMarch 14, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I would have never thought about doing something like this. You are certainly creative. Thanks for linking up to Funtastic Friday and sharing with us. Hope to see you again this week.

    ReplyDelete
  50. Tanya MMarch 14, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Wow, what an interesting idea, one that wouldn't have even crossed my mind! You'll need to stop by my blog Facebook page, I am having trouble just figuring out how to reattach spindles on this chair. Can you help me please? Sorry for leaving such a long link but I thought of you and knew you'd have an answer :) https://www.facebook.com/MomsSmallVictories/photos/a.519784218062230.121640.353044741402846/924026247638023/?type=1&theater


    BTW, thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup and hope you linked up again this weekend. This week's linkup just went live! Pinned this to our linkup board.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Robin TompkinsMarch 15, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Such an easy idea and so happy you like it! Thank you for your kind visit, Lisa!!!

    ReplyDelete
  52. Robin TompkinsMarch 15, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Thank you for hosting and visiting, Sherry. Love your link up!

    ReplyDelete
  53. Robin TompkinsMarch 15, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Sure will! I'll be right over to help.
    Thank you for stopping and inviting; happy to link up! :)

    ReplyDelete
  54. Kim Daniels LewisMarch 16, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Oh my…so cool! I'm always get so excited to see what you have brought to the party! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being part of our party. I hope to see you on tonight at 7. Lou Lou Girls

    ReplyDelete
  55. Mila MykMarch 18, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Thank you so much for linking up with iDEA boX !

    xx

    Mila

    ReplyDelete
  56. DianaMarch 25, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Amazing! What a wonderfully clever idea--you don't often see truly "new" ideas anymore, but yours is one of them. Looks fantastic; you did a great job :)

    ReplyDelete
  57. Robin TompkinsMarch 28, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Crazy easy and inexpensive... perfect project combo... :)
    Thank you, Diana!

    ReplyDelete
  58. Robin TompkinsMarch 28, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Thanks so much, Mila xox

    ReplyDelete
  59. Robin TompkinsMarch 28, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    I'm so grateful for the pin and tweet! You're so sweet!!!

    ReplyDelete