If you have an old fur coat sitting in the back of your closet, 6 Avenue Tailor wants to help you make use of it. These Manhattan-based alterations experts have been providing their services for visitors and residents of New York City for more than 30 years with precision and skill.

To help you repurpose your old fur, the team from 6 Avenue Tailor has compiled steps for a chic and functional vest alteration:

How to Prepare for a Fur Vest Alteration

Find a Vest

To complete the alteration, you’ll need to acquire a vest to which the fur can be applied. Whether you already have an old vest you’d like to alter or you prefer to go shopping for a new one, you’ll want to avoid choosing a vest that has too many intricate details, as they will get buried under the fur. Besides, the fur itself should be the focal point of the garment and will make enough of a trendy statement on its own.  

Gather Your Fur

Retrieve your old fur from your closet (or wherever you’ve been storing it) and make sure that it’s large enough to cover the area of the vest you have in mind. An experienced tailor will be able to determine which parts of the fur are usable and whether any portions need to be discarded.

Find Your Tailor

Fur alterations require extreme care and meticulousness, so be sure to entrust the services of a skilled and experienced tailor with your garment. If you are searching for an NYC tailor, stop by 6 Avenue Tailor to discuss your project. Their professional team will be glad to answer any questions about alterations and furs.

To schedule an appointment to discuss your fur vest alteration, call (212) 593-1925. Or, visit their website to learn more about alterations and the additional services they provide.