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ok im in the uk and i havent started looking - but would appreciate some pointers to a good synthetic fur supplier as i have been commisssioned to make the FUR SUIT for a furry - the client is in canada tho and so that may help !
of course i could end up with fur shipped from anywhere ...
it mustnt be cheep 'fun' fur and it cant be too long haired or too expensive,
we need a man sixed amount of it !
any ideas?
in the first instance i need a company to send samples to my client.
respectfluffy,
cat the raggyrat lady xxxxx
Baird'sBears
Debbie--
Try the Tissavel at Prefurs--they're ultra-yummy, and priced from $124-134 per yard.
http://www.prefurs.com/10Browse.asp?cat … y+Tissavel
The rabbit in my avatar is made of Tissavel "polar bear".
They'll send you samples, for a fee. Unfortunately, they only ship by UPS so far, which costs a whackin' heap to Canada, but I'm thinking of asking them to use USPS.
Tissavel itself has agents in many countries, and you could try contacting their London agent
www.tissavel.com
I contacted their Canadian agent, but he wouldn't sell yardage to a retail customer.
Another source would be Fabfurs
http://www.fabfurs.com/index.asp
They don't offer samples or sell fur by the yard, but I've bought an Extra Large men's coat on sale, and taken it apart for the fur. Cheaper than Prefurs, not so nice (knitted backing), but far better than the funfurs you buy at most fabric stores.
I hope this helps!
"a bear by kim"IF YOU GET THIS MESSAGE ON TIME, THERES A BLOKE SELLING SOME NORDIC TASSEVEL FABRIC ON EBAY UK IN THE CRAFT/FABRIC/FUR SECTION FOR A BUY IT NOW PRICE OF £11.00 PER METRE OR BEST OFFER, HES GOT 4 METRES LEFT COZ I JUST GOT ONE! IT ENDS IN 1 HR. SO ITS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST.
HOPE YOU GET THIS MESSAGE IN TIME XX ITS A SIXTH OF THE PRICE YOU WOULD USUALY PAY SO ITS A BARGAIN!
Chaska, MinnesotaTry the Tissavel at Prefurs--they're ultra-yummy, and priced from $124-134 per yard.
Eileen: Those are wonderful sites for fur. Do you think they would sew up well for mini bears, say four inches?
WisconsinSomeone just emailed me this web site [color=blue]www.montereymills.com I don't know anything about their products, but it might be worth taking a look.
Good Luck
Lynn
Baird'sBears Hi Michelle,
I think Tissavel furs are probably much too thick for minis---Sassy's fabrics are perfect! 
My favorite is the smoky longpile . . . . scrumptious!
thansk guys - i have just been and got lost in ebay
i found the fancy fur too relisted
im estimating the fur is going to be about 4 or 5 meters
and the client is expecting a fabric price of up to £150 ?
i iwll check out your other pointers too
thanks for being so helpful !
cat xxx
Matilda Huggington-beareThe Montery Mills looks quite interesting. Great for someone that makes a huge amount of plush critters.
The Xssortment packages look really good. It would be great if you had someone to share it with.
i agree matilda - sharing works out well in all kinds of areas !
ok who wants to share with me ?? heehee
i sent the client a few fur links
cat xxx
"a bear by kim"helloooo, the fabric i was thinking of has just been relisted in dolls and bears / bear making supplies at buy it now of £11.00 for a metre at 145cm width.
kim - i saw it - looks v good but its only 3 meters AFAICT!?
im keeping soe of these sellers tabbed tho ...
cat xxx
"a bear by kim"hes got 5 metres now.
wow really ? wowm kim , you are a big helpin all this !
only prob is my client is on canadian time lol ...
do you have the link there ?
please !
too many tabs open lol
and im cooking baby food
btw i was born in southport - hello oop north !!!
cat xxx
"a bear by kim"IV TRIED TO DO THE LINK THINGY BUT IM A COMP DUNCE SORRY, YOU CAN SEARCH THE SELLERS EBAY NAME, JAFASH. HES GOT 2 DIFFERENT FABRICS ON BY TISSAVEL!
ILL SAY HI TO SOUTHPORT NEXT TIME I GO FOR YOU!!
IM ACTAULY FROM THE EST MIDLANDS, BORN IN NOTTS AND LIVED IN LOUGHBOROUGH, MY HUSBAND DRAGGED ME UP HERE!!
NO, NOT REALLY, THE PEOPLE ARE REALLY FRIENDLY AND I DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT RELATIVES JUST POPPING ROUND!!TUT-TUT.
MIND YOU, WHEN THEY DO POP ROUND THEY TEND TO STAY!
WELL I HOPE THE SELLERS NAME IS OF SOME HELP, IM RUBBISH ON THE COMP.
kim - to share a link look at the white box at the top of the webpage - where it says http://www. etc - you can put your curser in there and copy and paste - do you know how to do that ?
but dont worry - just seeing if i can help you for future ref.
know what you mean about rellies popping by !
im glad my mother is far far away ... no offence anyone, but shes easier to manage at arms legnth !
cat xxx
"a bear by kim"hahaha!!
well iv got to share it with everyone, the fabric, its just arrived this morning and its beautiful. so ill see if i can do the link thingy!!
just gotta sort my little monkeys out 1stx
oooh, let me see, let me see !
jumps up and down !
what lil monkeys do you have ?
cat xxx
