If you aren’t sure what you are doing when you buy your fur coat, you lose or gain weight after you buy your furs or you inherited a fur coat from someone else, you may find yourself in a situation where you need alterations. Fur coats are meant to be somewhat fitted for a fashionable look. Therefore, if your coat doesn’t fit, you will need to find a place to have it altered. However, taking  your fur coat to the typical seamstress isn’t advised.

Experience

Fur coats are entirely different from other types of apparel. They require more care and experience when it comes to alterations. This is why it is important to find someone, preferably a furrier, who is familiar with sewing furs and has done fur repairs and alterations before. A furrier that makes his own fur coats and does fur repairs is a great choice when it comes to alterations. A furrier is experienced in making sure your fur coat fits you without making changes that negatively impact the look and quality of the coat.

Skills

Experience isn’t the only factor in play when making alterations to fur coats. Basic skills in dealing with furs is important any time changes are made to the furs. If you need to take in the coat, you need to make sure the markings on the coat line up. Likewise if you will be adding fur to take the coat out. When you are dealing with a furrier, you know he will have the skills necessary to make the alterations to your coat without ruining it.

Cost

Because you are dealing with an expensive fur coat, an average seamstress will likely charge more for the job simply because she will be afraid of ruining your coat and must take more time. A furrier is aware of everything involved in altering a coat so you can count on getting a better deal for your alterations. This will provide you with a cost savings.

When you need your fur coat altered, it is important to find a furrier who can do the job for you. A seamstress may claim to be able to alter a fur coat for you; however, she may not have the experience or skills necessary to do the job right. She may even charge more as well, making a furrier the better choice by far.