Faux Fur Schoolbag?

PurpleVintage

Heya, i've been on the hunt for a school bag for college, but as usual I can't seem to find what I want! I have searched in stores, and all over google but i've had no luck. So I was wondering if you guys have any idea where to find something like it?

What i'm looking for is a faux fur schoolbag, crossbody, messenger, backpack, any type, doesn't matter but preferably shoulder/crossbody/backpack. I would like the fur to be something along these colors:
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/luxury-Faux-Fur-Fabric-1-2-MTR-Snow-White-/120814767376?pt=UK_Dolls_Bears_RL&hash=item1c211f0d10

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Luxury-Faux-Fur-Fabric-SHORT-PLUSH-SNOW-WHITE-All-Sizes-Bulk-Discounts-FREE-POST-/140781479263?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&var=&hash=item66760ce7bc

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Luxury-Faux-Fur-Fabric-ANTELOPE-FOX-All-Sizes-Bulk-Discounts-FREE-POST-/110878235754?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&var=&hash=item5f7c78ebe7

The last one has the perfect texture, it's stringy and has a lovely color, although white is just as good if not better. The bad doesnt necessarily have to ve covered in fur, as long as the front is... like this:

http://tinypic.com/r/315ek9u/6
http://tinypic.com/r/2hcolfd/6
http://www.etsy.com/listing/104165991/handmade-prime-artic-fox-fur-bag-purse?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=fur+bag&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=fur+bag
http://tinypic.com/r/spapno/6

As you can see there's a lot of variety, so i'm really not too picky (*cough*). The problem with those bags are that they're all real fur and I don't do real fur so...
Also, is it hard to add your own fur to a school bag? I don't have a sewing machine.

Thanks! Hope someone can help but I very much doubt it.. x.x not that many faux fur bags around apparently. And sorry for the link spammage.

Straycat

hmm, loves my faux fur! recently saw a large messanger type faux fur bag in claires. also saw another one though slightly smaller so may not suit the purpose in tkmaxx.

if you did get the material im sure it would be dead easy to attach it to a school bag, it would be easier to handsew if it was constructed of a fabric rather than a vinyl or pleather bag. it would be a simple case of cutting material to size, placing it where you want and tiny stiches.

PurpleVintage

I saw one in claires too, not exactly what I wanted but it was fine... then I looked at the opening and there was no zip, just a measley button! Asked the lady how i'd keep the rain out so it wouldnt ruin my books, she said I wouldnt be able to.
Thanks for telling me about tkmaxx though, i'll check the website just in case!

Yeah, see I've been looking for videos or tutorials on how to handsew/stitch fur onto something but didn't find anything. Heck, if someone can tell me if glue works, and what type of blue, i'll go for it! Just need something that doesnt require a machine

gillapino

Hey ! Just to let you know most glues would work, strong one and extra strong or even wood glue, i can recommend Bostik as being very good, But have used many different types for college projects, sticking materials together and different textures to cardboard and all stuck really well, Apply glue to both surfaces and make sure it gets a bit tacky before sticking, You could buy a metre or two of fur from a material shop and a cheap bag and just experiment good luck !

PurpleVintage

Yay thanks I'll do that! I've been looking for waterproof permanent fabric glue the whole day so your comment saved me :P ebay time!