Hard Skills
AdvancedFur Matching and SortingThe process of selecting and arranging pelts based on color, nap direction, hair density, and texture to create a uniform appearance in the final garment.
IntermediateFur Sewing Machine OperationProficiency in operating specialized overhead-stitch or whip-stitch industrial machines specifically designed for joining animal pelts.
AdvancedPrecision Knife CuttingThe skill of using a furrier's knife to cut through the leather side of a pelt without damaging the fur fibers on the opposite side.
IntermediatePelt Blocking and StretchingThe technique of wetting and nailing pelts to a pattern board to set their shape and maximize the usable surface area.
ExpertBespoke Fitting and AlterationsAdjusting garment patterns and finished items to the specific body measurements and postural requirements of an individual client.