How to Make a Muff

A muff was first introduced to women’s fashion in the 16th century, but is making a recent resurgence as a must-have simple winter hand warmer. As the mercury is dropping we are going to start seeing the muff on the hippest streets of NYC, and we are going to tell you how to make your own!
All you need is one of our super-soft genuine leather skins, (or a yard of your favorite faux fur) coupled with a deliciously soft silk lining (yes, despite the invention of high-tech fabrics, silk is still one of the warmest base-layers) and 1.5 – 2 yards of ribbon.

Make the pattern
First, let’s draw a pattern. We recommend making it 12” x 20” but adjust as you see best to fit your hands, gloves and winter cuffs.

Make the Muslin
Next, just to be safe, cut out a muslin, sew a seam joining the two 12” edges (to form a cylinder) and test how it feels size-wise. Adjust your pattern as necessary.

Make the Muff
Use your pattern to cut one of the fur/faur fur, one sew in (not-iron on) medium interfacing and one silk lining.

Persian Lamb skin