We continue our countdown to Christmas with a great gift
idea that you can make for your family and friends. Faux fur throws are a hot trend in home décor
because they add a texture and romance to any room. You will see them them thrown over the back of a sofa, draped over a leather chair or at the foot of a bed. Faux fur throws are the perfect, cozy little blanket for watching television, reading a book or taking a nap.
To make your own faux fur throw, begin by selecting your
favorite faux fur for the front. There
is a tremendous selection at Mary Jo’s Cloth Store, from solid colors to realistic
animal prints. Keep in mind that faux
fur with a short pile will be easier to sew, especially if you are
inexperienced with sewing faux fur. 
We
selected a faux chinchilla that is silky, soft and oh-so irresistible! For the lining we chose a red satin from the Mary Jo’s bridal department. Red is perfect for Christmas, but any color would be lovely.
If you don’t want to make a color-statement,
choose a warm brown or black lining.
Step 1:
Cut a square for the front and back. We cut this throw 54 inches x 54 inches,
which used exactly 1½ yards of the fur and satin material. Serge the edges of the fur, and the satin if
needed. Mark the center of each
side. Place the fur and satin
face-to-face, line up the corners and center marks and pin together. Then secure in-between the pins, keeping the
fur stretched taut between the pins while pinning together.
Step 2:
Sew around the edges using a ½-inch seam
allowance. (Test stitching on a remnant
of fur and satin to determine the best settings for your machine). Leave a small opening along one side for
turning.
Clip corners
and turn right sides out. Hand stitch
the opening closed with matching thread. Your fur
throw is finished!
You will want to keep
this gift for yourself, or make two, one for you and one for a friend, even
your furry friends will love this cozy throw.
