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Sharpe19 β Body suit patterning: A how to with tape
Published: 2013-01-07 20:37:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 13609; Favourites: 331; Downloads: 81
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Self explanatory. This method can be used for everything from digi-grade, planti-grade, full suits, quad suits, satyrs, and more. There are MANY ways to make a fursuit, this is just how I do it.Part two: Patterning and cutting out the fur. I don't know if I will be showing sewing as there are many methods to that as well and my current sewing machine is not exactly a prime example of a good suit sewing machine.
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I'm gonna make a my little pony fursuit do you have tips on how to add hooves onto a dtd? Also how do you cut the pattern for digitrade legs? Sorry about all these questions :0
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I know this post is really really old but I have a question and I think this is a good place to ask it! I'm currently wring on a body suit and I'm wondering if it's okay/good to blur digitigrade padding directly to the suit to keep it in? Or should I do something else?
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You can attach the padding directly to the body 
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How do you make it removable? If it's not a trade secret >w<
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Number of ways you can do it. Pockets, pillows, pouches...
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Okay, Thank you! I really didn't want to glue the foam to the fabric because I have a tendency to recycle costumes a lot >.< Thanks for your time!Β
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Now that I'm calm and can think straight, what is the purpose of the plastic wrap?
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You cannot pattern straight onto the duct tape as it will stick. I use this same method when making my own dtd. Saves clothing and prevents me from standing in a room in only my skivies once the tape and clothing is cut off.
Keeping the patterning tape from sticking is one thing it does, strengthening the pattern and making it easier to work with is another. You don't have to use plastic wrap, but news paper, garbage bags, etc. can also be used. Just some layer in between the tape and dtd.
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That is really clever. I hope we'll get more tutorials from you. Every time I see something from you like that I seem to suddenly learn so much. I wish for the secret to your amazing ears. >.>
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Now that's a secret that will never be revealed
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*facedesk* But whhhhyyyyyy? *faceTHROUGHdesk*
I shall become a super villain, and I will come, for the SECRET TO YOUR EARS!!!!
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Just come to my streams and you see me make them all of the time. LIEK ALL THE TIEM!
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WAT?!?! >.> Bollocks, I've never seen such things!
Really, though, those ears are EPIC and I want to make some. >.<
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If you've hit any 'furring' streams chances are that I did make some. Don't worry I'm not out of streams. I've got a few felines to make here in the upcoming weeks.
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Yay! I myself am busy making a feline/dragon partial.
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...I didn't think of doing something like this when I made my suit...
...but...but...but...so easy.....
I hate my life.
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I just...but...but...*cries*
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Yeah same feelings here :[ This is way way simpler x.x
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um, I know nothing about suitmaking.
First, what's a dtd?
Second, how do you make one?
A tutorial for that would be most helpful! Thanks!
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1. A dtd, or duct tape dummy, is a personalized dress makers dummy created using duct tape wrapped around a wearer (usually yourself) so it is, in itself, a duct tape copy of you.
2. Here's a couple tutorials on how to make one:
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Something I do differently rather than use my own clothing as the base (or painters overalls as you will see in one) is I will do something identical to the tutorial I have posted. I will wear standard regular clothing, wrap myself in plastic wrap, then tape. When it comes to cutting it off, I only cut the tape and plastic wrap, saving me a set of clothes and keeping myself from standing in a room in nothing but my skivvies.
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Thank you so much!!!
That was very helpful!
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Thank you for this! this helps exponentially with what I have planed
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This is so great! thanks for posting this ^^
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At first I thought it was a dead body...where parts have been cut off and I went "O MY GOSH!" Then I looked again and I thought "Oh...Nevermind :b" -Peyton
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This is great, thank you! Though what do you use for padding?
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Most fursuit makers (meaning I've never seen anyone who hasn't) use foam you can get from any craft store really. But not the hard stuff. Make sure the foam is malleable/bendable/soft/squishy or what have you :3 Same stuff you would use for a foam based head :3 Hope I helped
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but doesn't it tear if you put it over a joint eg your knee, like in this picture? No one seems willing to clarify it!
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It shouldn't tear and the foam should be perfectly capable of handling any movement you throw at it BUT if you are really that worried about tearing some people create pockets, like the ones in your pants just a lot bigger, where they want the digitigrade look then stuff the pocket with stuffing. I've never heard anyone say anything about the padding tearing though and even if it somehow does tear it's super easy to replace :3
Though many suiters/makers create those types of pockets even when using foam. Because it holds the foam in the correct place while siuting and saves you the trouble of having to move the padding back into place if it moves.
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Thank you! You're the first person to ever give me a straight answer on this. Cheers!
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No problem man ^u^ I'm glad I could help you out!
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Tee hee, I know those markings ^_^ Very cool that you're doing this though! This could be really useful for a lot of stuff, haha, not just fursuiting. THANK YOU!
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oh goodness. While sewing by hand can be useful, if suits are in the future, save your hands and get a machine XD
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XD Will do. I have a friend who never sews but has a sewing machine she said I can have. I just have to remember to go pick it up.
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*facepalm* This would have been so useful like, a week ago. XD
Thank you so much for posting this! It's so helpful, you have no idea. <3
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