Fursuit Thread V2 OPEN (New Poll)

[xo.coyote]

Hi guys! I’ve commented here before but haven’t logged in recently and wanted to show off some of my work!
I’m a full-time fursuit maker, fulfilling custom commission work! I sell through Etsy as well as Instagram!
Here’s pics of two of my most recent suits!
I’ve been a part of the furry fandom for years and it is simply my passion, so happy to be finally making a job out of this 😭

[Mino]

Hello everyone! Welcome to this forum post, for one- and two

Holy heck! That's amazing! Ive always wanted to know how to make fursuits, but honestly was worried that it would be both expensive, and I wouldn't meet up to the standards of what a good suit is. Anyone have any tips?

[Violently Violet]

Ive always wanted to know how to make fursuits, but honestly was worried that it would be both expensive, and I wouldn't meet up to the standards of what a good suit is. Anyone have any tips?

Relating to your cost concerns:
Truthfully, yes, fursuits are expensive. They are luxury items. If you are willing to sacrifice quality and comfort for the experience of making and owning a fursuit, then you can cut costs a bit if you get creative, but keep in mind you get what you pay for.

As for meeting the standards of a good suit, these are my quick general tips:
*WATCH LOTS OF TUTORIALS!! This is a great way to learn and watching a whole bunch lets you see difference techniques and retain the information.
*Study the shape of the animal you're making. Look at pictures of them. Break down and memorize the anatomy, and have many references of the animal as you are making it.
*Don't rush. Take your time. Can you make a fursuit in a short amount of time? Yes, but you will most likely have to sacrifice quality (and sanity if you work tirelessly like I did).
*If you are unhappy with something, and want to make a drastic change to it, I advise you to sleep on it first. Decide for sure in the morning. Many times I've become tired and frustrated and suddenly hacked at my base or fabric with scissors without thinking first. Take time to refresh.

A realization that has to be had, though; most likely your first suit won't turn out the best of quality, so don't hold it to the "standards of a good suit". Almost everyone starts like this, even super popular makers. Very few don't, unless they have a background in sewing or crafting or costume making, or sometimes are just lucky. Don't be discouraged, take your time, making your first suit is mostly a learning experience. Most importantly, have fun making it, and have fun fursuiting in it when it's done!

[BlizzardTheWizard]

@Disreputable- thank you! I'm gonna check it out and see what I find, I'm heading into prop making anyways so that's a good idea!


I do have a small problem though, I want a snow leopard fursuit but at the same time a dog one, I'm so torn cause I want both so bad. So my fursona keeps changing, I feel connected to both. ANyone have suggestions? <3

oo maybe design a hybrid dog x snow leopard? I think that could be really cool!

[JEREMYGNDR]

Do you think these would be a good substitute until I can afford paws?

[22tabby]

Do you think these would be a good substitute until I can afford paws?

Your link brings back to the front page of this thread. ^^;

[JEREMYGNDR]

Do you think these would be a good substitute until I can afford paws?

Your link brings back to the front page of this thread. ^^;

Huh, weird. Try this

[Wolfumus]

[quote="Teriyaki]
Huh, weird. Try this[/quote]
They look like they would make a suitable alternative but you probably wouldn’t want to stick with them for long. If you’re trying to match with a suit you already own, i can almost guarantee the fur won’t match. The materials in these paws seem a bit cheaper so I wouldn’t expect anything like luxury shag. I mean I could be wrong though. To use them until you can afford a good pair though, I’d say they should do just fine!

[JEREMYGNDR]

[quote="Teriyaki]
Huh, weird. Try this[/quote]
They look like they would make a suitable alternative but you probably wouldn’t want to stick with them for long. If you’re trying to match with a suit you already own, i can almost guarantee the fur won’t match. The materials in these paws seem a bit cheaper so I wouldn’t expect anything like luxury shag. I mean I could be wrong though. To use them until you can afford a good pair though, I’d say they should do just fine![/quote]

Thanks for the advice!

[the folly of man]

hi guys! I've never posted before but I've meant to for a while!

anyway, I'm currently in the process of saving up money for commissioning a fursuit from my sister, but I need help finding the right fur color.
here's the character I'm hoping to get a fursuit of, and his main color is kinda difficult to find.
I'm really just looking for the pastel green, since the pink and blue will probably be easier to find + they wont be fur.

basically, I need help finding pastel green fur that matches my character.