Can I stop faux fur fabric shedding?

Am going to try giving the cut edges a gentle brush and see if that gets rid of the loose fibres and stops the shedding. If not I will have to try bias binding. Thanks for your help. I’m definitely on a learning curve.

I think once it stops shedding where it has been cut it should be OK.

Although sheep do tend to leave their wool all around the place, fences etc!

Have you hemmed or bound the edges with bias binding?

I think, if I am called upon, I'll stick to a long stripey waistcoat not a sheepskin one!

Thanks!

That’s a good question Nelliemoser, I didn’t think to make a note when I bought it. That’s a lesson learnt. It’s mostly from the cut edges Jalima1108. Good luck with your female shepherd. I’ve been looking at other nativity costumes as my dgd is in one at nursery too. They’ve told us they will let us know what costumes are needed nearer the time which strikes fear in my heart as I’m not one of those people who can run something up in an afternoon. Mumsnet have some simple nativity costumes using pillowcases to make a simple tunic with the minimum of sewing that can be adapted for the various characters. Just hope they don’t want her to be a donkey or a camel!

Is it just where it has been cut?

Otherwise, give it a gentle brush first, then perhaps use the hair lacquer.

Any suggestions for a (female) shepherd? I think they would wear a sheepskin for warmth but apparently they were a hardy lot in Judea in those days!

What exactly is the fabric you are using made of. ?

Don’t know if this will help, but I bought a glittery top recently and shop assistant told me to spray it lightly with hair lacquer. May help with your problem.