How to Make Cute Faux Fur Bag Out of a Fuzzy Walmart Blanket

Tools and materials:

• Furry fabric
• Lining
• Scissors - nice and sharp
• Paper
• Pen
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Sewing machine (use a heavy-duty needle)
• Long string that’s at least 45 inches

You can use a furry fuzzy blanket you have at home. If your blanket has a Sherpa lining, remove it before using it to make the furry tote.

Notice the direction the fur goes. You will want the smooth downward direction so brush the fabric down before cutting so you don’t get a choppy finish.

Don’t shake out furry fabrics - lint and fuzz will fly and make a mess! Keep a vacuum close by!

Leave a ½-inch seam allowance on all sides. Furry fabrics are bulky, thick, and a bit messy to work with. However, they are very forgiving if you’re just starting to sew.

1. Make the tote pattern

Measure rectangles that are 14 X 17 inches. Cut two pieces of the furry fabric and two pieces of the lining.

2. Make the strap pattern

The strap should measure 40 X 6 inches. You’re going to sew it together so the finished strap will be 40 X 3 inches.

Cut the strap in the way that you conserve the most fabric rather than the direction of the fur. (Note this diagram isn’t drawn to size.)

3. Cut the fabric

It is difficult to pin furry fabrics so make sure your scissors are extra sharp.

Leave a ½-inch seam allowance.

4. Sew the bag

Here’s a quick diagram of how you’ll sew the bag and the lining. Sew them separately, each with their right sides together. Keep the top open for both the bag and lining. Sew both side seams on both bags.

Leave a 6-inch open space in the lining. Sew the bottom seam of the furry bag completely.

Remember to check the direction of the fur before sewing the furry bag. 

5. Sew the strap

The strap is quite long and the fabric is thick so it makes turning it inside out a bit of a task.

Here's a pro tip. Sew a long string on the wrong side of the furry fabric using a straight stitch horizontally to secure it in place.

Then, move the string to the right side and tuck it into the center. Fold the furry fabric around it. Pin the strap in place and sew it lengthwise, keeping the short ends unsewn.

Once it’s sewn, pull on the string to turn the furry tube inside out.

This may take some time and your shirt may get quite fuzzy but it will turn out! Snip off the string you used as a loop turner.

6. Attach the strap to the bag

Lay the straps' raw unsewn edge at the left side seam so their right sides are together. Sew it straight across.

This will be tough to do as your basically sewing through several layers of fluffy fabric. You may find it easier to reverse to sew if you’re having a hard time. 

Once one side is sewn, keep the strap flat and go around to the right side of the bag. Use the same technique with the open edge of the strap at the top of the seam on the right. Sew with a straight stitch.

The strap should go around at the bottom.

7. Attach the lining to the bag

Insert the furry bag into the lining so their right sides are together. Keep the lining inside out. Line up the seams so they are together.

When you sew the lining to the bag, go in at least ⅛ of an inch so the strap attachment seams aren’t visible. 

Be aware that when sewing fabrics of different weights, the thinner fabric may pucker.

If this is your first sewing adventure, don’t worry about it. These imperfections will be on the inside. Furry fabrics are much more forgiving. 

Once the lining is attached, use the 6 inch space at the bottom to turn the bag right side out. Pull the lining out to sew up the space.

How to make a faux fur bag

Your DIY faux fur purse is done! You made your own DIY tote bag!

Please let me know in the comments if you made this, if it was your first time sewing anything, and if you used a blanket and old dress as I did! Keep your stuff cozy and warm on chilly winter days!