DIY: Fox Stole
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This isn’t my idea originally, but in the stores they cost $100, I made mine for $5. It’s all hand sewn so you won’t need a sewing machine.
Fabric - The easiest is to use a blanket. A thick wool blanket is best. I used a fleece blanket from Ikea. Colors used originally are blue, red and gray.
Yarn - The color doesn’t have to be the same, it’s nicer if it gives a little contrast.
Buttons - Two buttons in wanted color and size.
Since I used a fleece blanket I put it double before I put on the pattern. If you use a thick wool blanket this isn’t needed, but you should still do the stitching as it’ll look nicer. Draw a pattern and pin it on. I kept the pins in while sewing so that the fabric pieces wouldn’t move out of place.
Once the pieces are ready you can start with the stitches. It’s up to you what you think is nicest. I used something called blanket stitches. This is fast and easy and looks nice. You don’t have to be too careful about having it looking perfect either. Stitch around all the edges.
Once you’ve stitched the pieces you can sew on the buttons. Then all you need to do is fasten the head to the body. Leave the ears free.
You can use the pictures of my pattern pieces below (click more) to make an approximate pattern. The width of the scarf is 23 cm (about 9″) and the length is 150 cm (about 59″). The head is 17 cm wide (about 6.5″) and 18 cm high (about 7″). You don’t need a pattern between the upper body and lower body because it’s all one straight line. You can just cut from one end to the other without marking it up before.
You can make this in one night but it may take more like two. These are perfect christmas gifts.
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August 17th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
OMG. I’ll definitely make mine. Thanks a lot for sharing… I’ll show pictures afterwards.
August 17th, 2006 at 3:26 pm
HOw adorable! Best xmas gift idea!!!
Axxx
August 17th, 2006 at 3:36 pm
Sorry to be naive, not really 100% sure what a stole is? Is it usually somthing made of of fur that you use as a scarf type thing?
August 17th, 2006 at 3:40 pm
Maret, that would be great! I am making them in more colors as I wanted a gray one the most. They didn’t have gray blankets though…
Fashion.Faux.Pas, thanks! :D
Kate, I don’t even know if it’s a common word but a fur stole is something you wrap arund your shoulders/neck. Some have heads and legs intact. Here’s one on eBay you can look at to give you an idea:
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1930-s-REAL-FOX-TIPPET-STOLE-SCARF_W0QQitemZ220016945419QQihZ012QQcategoryZ38564QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
August 17th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
Thanks Agathe - definatley prefer yours, who would want a dead fox around their neck yuk!
August 17th, 2006 at 5:02 pm
i knOw waT a fUr stOle iS.. bUt aM coNfuseD hoW u wEar thEse… coULd u pLisS..pLiss..pLiss, poSt piCturEs oF u weaRing theM. thEn we’LL geT a beTter piCturE. tHanks.
August 17th, 2006 at 5:05 pm
sOry.. thE piCtuRes oF u wEArinG thEm iS hEre.. thE intErneT iS raTher sLow, diDnt knW u pOstEd piCs oF u wEArinG thEm. iTS TRUELLY GORGEOUS.. I LOVE IT.. thEre’s nO wiNter heRe, suMmer aLL aLong. siGh..
August 17th, 2006 at 5:07 pm
i would like to make these for my nieces for christmas gifts. (like in pink with purple stiching) do you have velcro or something snapping the two sides together? i was thinking one with a cat, bear or dog face would be very cute too.
August 17th, 2006 at 5:36 pm
Kate, you’re absolutely right! :)
Jezmine, thanks! I bet you could make it in a thinner material though so it won’t be so warm.
Miah, I don’t have anything in between and so far it seems to work fine… I also bet you can stuff the head, that would make it even nicer for children. :)
August 17th, 2006 at 7:34 pm
Hello :) I’ve been reading your blog for a while, but never commented. I had to jump in on this one - I absolutely love your idea! It’s cute, chic and fun - all in one! (given that the traditional stole is made of fox fur, this is a great idea for keeping warm and poking a wee bit of fun at fur-wearers.. seriously, I couldn’t bring myself to wear a dead fox.. blergh! :) Love your blog!
August 17th, 2006 at 8:51 pm
I kinda like yours better because it looks more like a kitty cat. But since it could be made in so many different fabrics, the results are limitless. This is such a great idea.
August 17th, 2006 at 8:53 pm
Genius, Agathe!
August 18th, 2006 at 12:33 am
Thanks all of you! :)
August 18th, 2006 at 2:02 am
D’oh! Winter is almost over here *cries* I’ll keep this in mind for next year for sure!! Too cute..
August 18th, 2006 at 3:06 am
That is so cute!
August 18th, 2006 at 5:49 am
Oh that’s a fantastic idea!
August 18th, 2006 at 5:51 am
Girl you are real creative, but I must admit that I have never been one for those stole’s. I love that you put a differnt spin on it. Simply fab!
August 18th, 2006 at 9:26 am
I’m so happy you guys like it! I would love to see the results if any of you tries this - even if it is as a dog or a cat! ;)
August 18th, 2006 at 11:52 am
I know it’s not real, but I’d feel sort of…cruel, wearing that.
August 18th, 2006 at 12:12 pm
I was waiting for someone to say that cause when I look at the picture the fox looks a little sad and I feel a bit sorry for him. :)
August 19th, 2006 at 5:54 am
I’ve never seen that before. It’s so adorable! I almost wish that I live in a cold climate, so that I could wear one.
August 19th, 2006 at 10:44 am
Very cool! As always, thanks for sharing your DIY tips
August 19th, 2006 at 8:11 pm
No, no, you don’t have to feel sorry for the fox. He’s just agog at all the sights and sounds around him, but he feels safe as long as he’s with you :-)
August 20th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Thanks guys!
H, hehe, I hope you’re right. :)
September 5th, 2006 at 8:26 pm
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