How Do You Fix Burnt Faux Fur?
Faux fur is a popular fabric for clothing, pillows, blankets and rugs. Burns can result from a dropped cigarette, accidental contact with a candle flame or other mishaps. The longer the fur, the easier it is to fix or disguise the burn mark. It’s also easier to repair patterned faux fur (i.e. leopard print), as the pattern makes the repair less obvious. In some cases, the damaged fur can be removed fairly easily, but for larger defects or defects involving short faux fur, the area will need to be concealed with a decorative patch or the entire faux fur panel may need to be replaced. Step 1 Trim the burned faux fur away using scissors (for longer fur) or a utility knife (for shorter fur.) If the fur is long and only the ends of the fibers are singed, this should be enough to fix the burn mark. Step 2 Look at the burn mark to determine if there is a burn hole in the underlying fabric. If a small hole is present on a fabric with long or medium-length fur (which will disguise the defect),
