Fur Gauntlet Mitten Sewing Class - In Person 2 Days Long
Fur Gauntlet Mitten Sewing Class - In Person 2 Days Long
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Instructor: Rebecca Darling
Location: Harsens Island Lions Hall, Michigan USA
Dates: June 27-28, 2026 (2 day long class)
Saturday: 9am-7pm Sunday: 9am-6pm
We'll need all the time we can get to finish the project! If you need to leave early, be prepared to finish your project at home.
Level: This is an intermediate level class, best suited for adventurous beginners or those with previous fabric sewing experience. You're welcome to take the class even if you have no previous sewing experience, but you may find it more challenging than the beginner level classes.
Course Fee: $575 USD (cancelations or no-shows are non-refundable unless we are able to backfill your spot)
Supplies: Supplies, pelts (choice of beaver or raccoon) and sewing machines will be provided to use during the class. Once complete, your mittens yours to keep!
***Small class size 8 participants max***
I'll walk you through each step of prepping and sewing Fur Gauntlet Mittens, from start to finish, starting with professionally tanned pelts.
Day 1
- Proper use of the furrier knife
- Repair holes in pelts via ellipse and drop methods
- Stretch and block pelts
- Cut and sew lining
- Introduction to the fur sewing machine
Day 2
- Cut and sew fur mittens using fur sewing machine
- Attach binding to lining & fur
- Fabricate a lanyard
Once you've finished the class you'll have the skills and confidence to take what you've learned and tackle your own fur sewing projects at home!
You will receive a printed Darling Leather And Fur Mitten Pattern to keep & Video Tutorial link (to reference after the course.) $65 value!
Pack a lunch or visit the local restaurant or convenience store during our lunch breaks. Fridge and microwave available at the Lions Hall.
Classes will be held at Lions Hall on Harsens Island. We will be in class for 2 days, with breaks and time to sightsee in the evenings. So, why not tour the island and see what it has to offer? Your class will be held just one block from the St. Clair River, where you can enjoy lunch and watch the freighters travel down the river. Just two blocks from class is Sans Souci- a small piece of island life in the form of “downtown” where you can find food, coffee, and a gift shop to buy souvenirs for your trip. Walk off lunch and take in the Island’s history with a walk around the museum or library.
Dig a little deeper into the Harsens Island State Wildlife Area, where you can wander the 3,500 acres, full of bird watching and shore fishing for panfish (open for walking January 2- August 31). Staying a few extra days? Bring your boat and take advantage of the water. The St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair are home to world class bass, muskie and walleye fishing. Water not for you? Take a scenic drive to “The Turnaround,” where you can see across Lake St Clair. If you catch a clear day, you can see the outline of the Renaissance Center in Detroit! Come for the class, and stay for the beauty of Harsens Island!
Email me if you have any questions about the course! Me or Mysti will get back to you as soon as we can!
Rebecca Darling
info@darlingleatherandfur.com
We are excited to come to the class this coming weekend.
I have been wanting/needing a class on sewing fur for a very long time. I was so thankful when Rebecca decided to teach one. Rebecca was kind, patient and willing to answer any question I had. I learned so much in two days. I can't wait to start making beautiful things out of the fur we harvest ourselves.
With no formal sewing training I was able to follow Rebecca’s instructions and hand sew my wonderful fur mittens! Had such a fun experience! Can’t wait to try at home!