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Blackbear
When you are piecing fur together you really have to think about what it is for and how it will look afterwards. You mentioned an otter dragger, so lets look at it. If you are going to or need to piece the stuff together you have to make sure the fur is all running the same direction, that it is close in hair length, guard hair content and overall color is similar. When you sew it together (assuming the leather part is sturdy) you want to use small shallow whip stitches. When you are done splicing the pieces together grab it on each side of the seam and pull the hide in opposite directions and use your thumb nail to smooth the seam out. Another trick is to use a spray bottle to dampen the fur down along the seam (just the fur though) before you sew it, then use a comb to lay it back away from the seam so you get less fur into the stitching. That trick really helps along the edges to keep it clean as it is sewn down to the dagger fabric.
Hope that helps and if you have any other questions, feel free.
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PB49
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso
My comments are based on what I have been taught and my experiences over the years I have been around the circle. They should in no way be taken as gospel truths and are merely my opinions or attempts at passing on what I have learned while still learning more.
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