Announcement
The "mission" of my shop is to RESCUE, RECYCLE and REPURPOSE previously cherished natural fur products. I honor the animals' gift to us by saving their natural beauty from the landfill. Natural fur is one of nature's most beautiful products ... organic, biodegradeable and naturally sustainable. I have never and will never harm any animal. Please join me in extending the useful life of our natural resources.
I'm always here to answer questions about my FURS and to discuss possible CUSTOM ORDERS (January thru August). Thank you for your loving support!
Barb "The FUR Lady"
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Catherine on Nov 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIf you’re looking for beautiful, handmade fur items sourced from 100% recycled furs, excellent communication and fast shipping; You simply can’t go wrong purchasing from Barbara, The Fur Lady! This alpaca fur teddy is easily my favorite Etsy purchase to date. It is so precious and incredibly soft. It is the perfect gift for my eldest daughter who requested one of these bears for Christmas. Barbara carefully packaged it along with her business information and a detailed care sheet, which was very much appreciated. It was a pleasure and I will be purchasing again in the future. Thank you and Happy Holidays, Barbara!
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Julia Hill on Nov 21, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove this scarf. Kept me warm at work. Was shipped the day I ordered. Amazing service and quality. Thank you.
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Linda on Nov 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is the 3rd piece Ive bought from Barb. It is exactly as described and fits around my ears and neck perfectly. The fur is soft and fluffy and I’m plenty warm on my winter walks! I LOVE it!!
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brross2 on Dec 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsPurchased as a gift for a friend. They love it! Super fast shipping and great communication!
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Jeanne on Dec 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsOh my, I am so happy I purchased this sweater because it fits me just right, is most beautiful with the fur just streaming down off the shoulders; a very classic look! I love it and as always, Barb has the best items listed to sell that are genuine winners! I appreciate her! Thanks for another great buy! Jeanne
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Lindsey on Dec 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBarb was so very helpful from start to finish, quick to respond to questions and made the whole transaction a breeze! The fur was also absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Support small business, you won’t be disappointed with her!
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Teri on Dec 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second coat I purchased from Barb and again it exceeded my expectations! As always packaged perfectly, arrived in record time, she answered all my sometimes silly questions and of course always provides top notch furs!!
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mark on Nov 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJust wonderful, everything as you described. Can't wait to see my girl wearing it.
About GrandmaBarbSews
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newly arrived FURS ... waiting to be photographed and posted online -
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"The FUR Lady's" guest bedroom is her "production facility." -
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From January thru September I'm busy sewing and mending my FURS -
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replacing the lining in a blue fox stole ... sewing and repairing vintage FURS is yet another aspect of my business -
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Custom order using one gray Persian Lamb coat ... an airline approved pet carrier bag, a tote bag for the pet owner
Reasons why you can buy your VINTAGE FUR with confidence from my Etsy shop ...
My Etsy shops specialize in rescuing and recycling VINTAGE FURS, as well as offering items handmade from OLD FUR COATS. Over the last 4 years I've grown to be the LARGEST VINTAGE FURRIER on ETSY ... with over 1,100 items sold! When you purchase a VINTAGE FUR from me you can buy with confidence because:
* I'm a seamstress first, so each VINTAGE FUR that I offer has been thoroughly inspected and any repairs that time has made necessary ... have been made! I make sure that the pelts are in good condition (no damage, no dry rot), linings are securely attached, all closures are present and working perfectly and all pockets are empty ... I've found hankies, gloves, $0.85 and 3 Life Savers so far ... LOL ... even one grocery list!
* The handmade items that I sell have been made by me, no one else!
* EXPERIENCE WITH and KNOWLEDGE OF FUR ... Given that I've sold more than 950 FURS, when I identify the species of FUR you can be confident of it! VINTAGE FURS are ALL that I do and I strive to do my best with each "previously cherished" FUR that comes my way.
* HONEST LISTINGS ... I fully disclose ALL KNOWN stains or damage when present. I'm human and do miss things, but I pride myself on catching most issues.
* I sell only TOP QUALITY vintage FURS ... and provide GOOD VALUE for your money.
* I have a "Clearance Rack" for FURS that either don't meet my quality standards or have been in inventory for too long. Again, reasons are FULLY DISCLOSED.
* I accept that some people prefer to wear FAUX fur ... so, I offer a small selection of very nice quality fakes.
* I GUARANTEE each piece that I sell. I offer "hassle free" RETURNS because I want you to be totally thrilled when you purchase a VINTAGE FUR from my shop.
* REASONABLE PRICES along with fast, FREE SHIPPING
* Many of my FUR items come with storage bags that are designed for SAFE off-season FUR storage. Each coat and jacket includes a wide-shouldered fur hanger, too.
* Each order includes an instruction sheet to educate you on how to care for your "new" FUR. It's always good to learn about your fur ... this will enable you to properly care for it and enjoy it for many years to come.
* See my other Etsy shop if you're interested in purchasing PIECES of VINTAGE FUR to use in a crafting project. (That shop is called CraftCutterFur.)
* I'm committed to RECYCLING and REPURPOSING as much as possible as I work with my products and customers. I recycle a coat's FUR, it's lining, it's clasps and it's buttons. I even use recycled packing materials to ship your purchase to you.
* CUSTOMER SERVICE is my top priority ... I am a business woman with over 40 years in professional sales. I know that meeting my customer's needs and exceeding their expectations is the foundation of my success.
* OVER 450 5-STAR REVIEWS from satisfied customers here on Etsy ... please take the time to read what my customers have said about working with me and purchasing from my shop.
* I love selling and I love working with VINTAGE FURS. I welcome your questions, special orders and am happy to give my time to help where I'm able to.
Thank you for making me ... BARB "THE FUR LADY" ... the largest vintage furrier on Etsy!
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Barb "The FUR Lady"
Owner, Furrier
Aunt Stella taught me to sew when I was quite young. My hands produce beautiful, handmade items as a tribute to Aunt Stella's loving guidance. Bringing these wonderful items to you allows me to focus on life's blessings and beauty.
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Cancellations: not accepted
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Custom and personalized orders
I'm happy to consider custom orders. Whether or not it will be possible depends on my husband's health and my home related responsibilities. Thank you, in advance, for your understanding with this.
Sizing details
I try to provide items that don't require a size ... when a specific size is involved it will be clearly shown in the listing.
Wholesale availability
No, sorry. My first responsibility is as an Alzheimer's care giver and I cannot commit to large quantities. I don't know what my future brings.
Care instructions
Furs require professional fur cleaning. Chances are your local dry cleaner can provide that service for you.
Gift wrapping and packaging
I'm happy to add gift wrapping for the Christmas season, birthday or any other occassion. This will be an addition fee of $4 per item.