Collapsing Foam
Can anyone please help me with my expanding foam issue? It keeps collapsing after I pour it in the mold. I thought it was the temperature/weather, but it's happened when it's hot, cool and freezing...
View ArticleNew to LJ, but I need help!
Hi there! I'm new to LiveJournal, and this is my first post! I already need help with something...So I will soon be making a sergal tail for my Yurei fursuit, but I'm not sure about some things. It...
View ArticleDress form?
Another important question.For Christmas, I asked for a mannequin so I can start practing on full fursuits (I've only made 2 for other people in the past). My mother, who used to work in fashion,...
View ArticleSockpaw commission
Hey furs! I'm considering doing a sockpaw commission but I was wondering -- for you guys that make them for other people what information sizing/measurements do you require? Is it possible just to get...
View ArticleFront zippers
I know there is a Memory about how to hide zippers and what size to use, but it didn't actually specify ideal zipper sizes (or any zipper sizes). I've decided to go with a front zipper because the...
View ArticleMoving a zipper on a bodysuit
Sorry for posting here again so soon.A year ago I commissioned someone for a bodysuit and the zipper was sewn to the back. Sadly, I haven't worn the fursuit body at all for that reason- It's...
View ArticleLooking to get fursuit tailored bigger - local or fursuit maker?
I recently got a fursuit that I would like tailored to fit someone bigger yet I'm not sure the tailors in my area would know where to begin. I'm wondering if it would be better to send it out to a...
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New to LJ, Bunch of Ideas/Questions- Feedback?
Hello, I've been browsing the fursuit livejournal for about a year now while making two fursuits, but I've only now made an account. I have a bunch of ideas for future suits and I'd like to know how to...
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Dorumon Version 2 + Commission Prices: Wishing for advice on my prices!
My most recent work I haven't posted to LJ yet! :) Critique is helpful as always!*Things I notice that I want to improve on:-Head size looks slightly large-Legs: I want to get a smaller more curvy...
View ArticleClean Seams and practice!
I know this sounds kind of silly, but do other fursuit makers have somewhat sloppy-looking insides on their costumes in terms of sewing two pieces of fur together? Or do I just need to practice more?I...
View ArticleMaking the "hood" of my head
So I have (for the most part) finished with my Yurei other than furring, but I'm not sure how to sew the hood (neck, back of the head) seeing as how I don't have a cast head or anything to have a basic...
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Moving jaw on an odd shaped face?
I wound up not making the suit that I had planned due to not being able to get the fur I needed (The rabbit swatch I recieved was scratchy and has some kind of sticky gunk on it and fabric.com was sold...
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Spooky Revamp~
Hey guys! I posted my first fursuit here a few months ago and I'm already sick of her, so I skinned her, edited her jaw, and refurred everything. I'm wondering what you guys think and if there's...
View ArticleExperience shipping a sewing machine?
I need to ask for your guys help here! I need a flight out of my location to another one by airplane.Ever ship a sewing machine? What works for not tripping the machine?I do have massive experience...
View ArticleProtect your lungs!
I don't know if this has ever been brought up in the community, but I think it should be addressed. I recently met up with a former stuffed animal maker who worked with a lot of faux fur for many...
View ArticleMicrobeads?
Every time I bring up any sort of stuffed padding in fursuits, my mom suggests trying microbeads. Has anyone tried using those in a suit, and are they any better than polyfil?
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Majora's [Fursuit] Mask!
Hey guys! I haven't posted in a long while, BUT I recently finished this guy and I wanted to share. I'm super proud of him, and while he has his imperfections I can't be happier with him!I was tossing...
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fursuit dog tags
I Just wanted to share a pet tag place that makes large pet tags suitable for fursuits. Its about two inches round pretty light and not a lot of jingle.Here are some pictures that compare it with a...
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How the heck do I make this neck?
As you can see, my first suit didn't turn out too badly, but that neck (and my terrible fashion sense) need to change. So I removed the yellow neck fur, and plan to somehow shrink the neck so it...
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Adding elastic to ankles?
These are the best feet paws that I've made and I'm super proud of them. One foot is done, but the ankle is very wide and I obviously don't want them falling down. Is there a way I can sew elastic or...
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