What is the best way to attach a fox tail to a jacket hood?

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What is the best way to attach a fox tail to a jacket hood?
I want to replace the ratty feaux fur on my jacket hood with a silver fox tail I have on hand. What is the best way to go about this? Should I try using a sharp knife to split it apart from the inside and then wrap it around the edge of the hood? Would I be able to handsew it with a heavy-duty needle and thread?

Thanks for any advice!