Whether you are looking for a warm bed cover for those colder days or a high-end stylistic addition for your couch or armchair throws and blankets made of fur are an option to consider. They can be made from any fur type literally. The most popular kinds are fox and rex fur. Typically they are made of the dorsal part of the pelt that is cut into rectangular shape and then sewn together to the preferred dimensions. In this article though, we will discuss about the process of making fur blankets from fur sections.

A sectional blanket aka a blanket made of pieces is crafted from skin parts that are cut out from a full skin. Back in the time those pieces where more often than not thrown away which admittedly was a waste of resources. Nowadays the norm for fur makers is to collect those pieces and use them to create trim, accessories, and coats and of course fur blankets and throws.

The process begins from taking the so called fur scraps and start sorting them out by color and skin part. A popular skin part for blanket making is the abdominal area because it is supple, lightweight and has long hair.

After the sorting stage is complete the fur pieces need to be cut into geometrical shapes, usually triangles, in order to facilitate the sewing process. The pieces are sewn together with professional fur sewing machines, a laborious and demanding process that requires skill and experience. A 44x88” fur blanket consists of 700 pieces in average. The fur maker must always bear in mind to sew the pieces with the hair grain facing on the same direction.

After the sewing stage is finished the stapling on wooden boards begins. Water or ethanol is sprayed to soften the skin so that it can be stretched and stapled. Then it is left to dry and the staples are removed. This process is necessary to shape the blanket and maintain a stable form.

The next step is to add cotton or synthetic interface around the edges. The lining will be sewn by hand on the interface. Quilted, micro suede or satin are some of the most popular choices .Synthetic or wool felt is placed under the lining as a cushion that eliminates the rubbing of seams.

The final step is the finishing process which includes steaming and glazing. The above will remove excess hair and provide a fresh, fluffy final product with an enhanced sheen.