Ok, so just finished sewing all my pattern pieces this morning, super helpful video! A few tips/tricks: 1) If you don't have a sharpie on hand, using chalk/tailors chalk is another super easy option for tracing the pattern pieces. 2) If you happen to have a "walking foot" (usually used for quilting) I found that helped a lot with machine sewing the fur. 3) If you are curvy like myself, don't be afraid to add darts to the butt part of the pattern, and if you don't have the space to flip over the half patterns on the fabric, it's ok, just cut 2 pieces instead of 1 and don't forget seam allowance. Thank you so much for posting all these walkthroughs/tutorials!! You guys are amazing. 😁
YESSSSSS I've been so excited!!! The production is so impressive on this one, I can see the improvement in quality already!!! So impressed with you all!!
This helps a lot! Some other videos ive seen require me to either buy their own pattern or dont tell me what im looking for exactly. This series of videos are great! Thank you c:
Thank you so much for this vid -Ive been needing to make faun legs for a LARP character of mine but been a bit worried about diving in - this helps with some direction I was needing! Much love.
It is absolutely possible to make without a sewing machine. If you’re sewing by hand, I’d recommend a whip stitch. It should be relatively quick to do, and still pretty sturdy. Make sure you use a strong thread and be careful combing out the seams 😊
For this one I think we ended up using 1 and a half rolls. The sturdier you make the leg form, the more you can use it for either digitigrade legs or custom boots, leggings, etc!
You can cut out the shapes of the markings, then cut out the same shapes from your pattern pieces and stitch the accent colors pieces into the holes. We could do a separate tutorial on that if you’d like!!
We have used a variety of companies! You can find quality furs on Etsy, through Fabric.com, FursuitSupplies.com, or CRSCrafts.com! 😊 it mainly depends on what pile length, fur texture and color you’re looking for.
We usually get at least 2 yards. For context, Nova and Hazel are 5’10”, Lyra and Onyx are around 5’6-5’7, and Lily and Grimmy are around the 5’2-5’4” range, and we have a range of sizes. I (Hazel) got 3 yards last time and had enough to remake the thighs, tail, ears and shoes.
I feel inept bc I keep having to ask questions- I was seeing the front and butt pieces and did a quick try on- even with the pattern and enough seam allowance- the back is still too low for my big butt- I still have plenty fabric, so any suggestions/tips to fix this the second time around??? Help
No worries!! You can add a panel of fabric to the top of the butt area for more coverage in the back. Just make sure you trim the backing carefully so the fur fibers can hide the seam. I (Hazel) had to do the same thing last year after I gained some weight, and you really couldn’t tell it was an additional piece I kind of curved the additional piece so that it was a bit high in the middle (along the spine) so I wouldn’t have to worry about bending or crouching. When I remade the thigh and hip portions this year, I followed the added piece and basically have the waist of my legs at the natural waist in the back, then it curves down to just under the belly button in the front. Lyra’s legs go to her natural waist all the way around. Does that help? If not, I can try to make a quick video that explains it a little better 😊
That ultimately depends on your measurements, but 2 yards of 58-60 inch wide faux fur has been enough for our group (and we have a variety of body types. If you want to know for sure, you can create the duck tape pattern pieces before you place your order to know exactly how much you’ll need. We always recommend giving yourself some wiggle room, in case of errors/accidents or to make the ears and tail as well!
We had to sew together without this video, and we ended up with a huge gap in the buttocks area that we had to put in an extra T-shaped piece of fur. This was such a project, but ended up so worth it as my teen ended up with the first place prize for costume at the local Renaissance Faire! It made her year!
Hi there! I don’t know if you’ve said this before but where do you get your fur for these projects if you’re in the US? I’ve been trying to look for fur that doesn’t break the back, especially considering I want to trim the fur for a shorter look. Do you have any recommendations with that as well? With trimming and making the fur shorter?
We’ve used a variety of vendors for fur including Etsy shops, Fabric.com, FursuitSupplies.com, and CRCrafts.com. We recommend at least a 2 inch pile of fur to make sure you can comb out the seams, but you could carefully trim that down once the seams are combed out. Previously, I’ve (Hazel/Kelly) used a fur that was a bit shorter than 2 inches and it worked okay. How short are you looking to go?
@@PremiumFauntent short, but not buzzed short. Long pile fur as is is too long for what I want, but I also just want to be careful because I don’t have an unlimited budget. Thanks for replying!!! ^^
1-1.5 inch pile would work! It’s still enough to hide the seams but gives a much sleeker look. Just be careful when cutting the pattern pieces so you only trim the backing and not the actual fur fibers, otherwise you can end up with missing chunks. Short fur is much less forgiving!
We buy from a variety of vendors! You can find quality faux fur from CRCrafts.com, FursuitSupplies.con, Etsy, and occasional JoAnn Fabrics and Amazon (formerly Fabric.com before the acquisition). The main things to keep in mind are pile length and the width of the fur, as you have to cut each piece in the same direction.
Ok, so just finished sewing all my pattern pieces this morning, super helpful video! A few tips/tricks:
1) If you don't have a sharpie on hand, using chalk/tailors chalk is another super easy option for tracing the pattern pieces.
2) If you happen to have a "walking foot" (usually used for quilting) I found that helped a lot with machine sewing the fur.
3) If you are curvy like myself, don't be afraid to add darts to the butt part of the pattern, and if you don't have the space to flip over the half patterns on the fabric, it's ok, just cut 2 pieces instead of 1 and don't forget seam allowance.
Thank you so much for posting all these walkthroughs/tutorials!! You guys are amazing. 😁
Ahhh!! We’re so excited!! And those are great tips to share! 😊
How does this not have more likes?! This is so informative!
Thank you!! :D
YESSSSSS I've been so excited!!! The production is so impressive on this one, I can see the improvement in quality already!!! So impressed with you all!!
Thank you so much!! 💖
This helps a lot! Some other videos ive seen require me to either buy their own pattern or dont tell me what im looking for exactly. This series of videos are great! Thank you c:
So glad to hear that!! 😊
Thank you so much for this vid -Ive been needing to make faun legs for a LARP character of mine but been a bit worried about diving in - this helps with some direction I was needing! Much love.
So glad you found this helpful!! 😊
You all are so wonderful! Thank you for making this tutorial! Can't wait to bring my faun, Serene, to life!
We can’t wait to see Serene!! Please tag us in pics/video when you’re finished!! 😊
@@PremiumFauntent absolutely!
Thank you so much for all the tips you changed the game this Halloween 🎉
Thank you!! 😊
Is it impossible to do this without a sewing machine? If it's not impossible how difficult is it to do by hand?
It is absolutely possible to make without a sewing machine. If you’re sewing by hand, I’d recommend a whip stitch. It should be relatively quick to do, and still pretty sturdy. Make sure you use a strong thread and be careful combing out the seams 😊
@@PremiumFauntenttysm! It'll probably take ages but it'll be worth it
How many roles of duct tape did you have to use?
For this one I think we ended up using 1 and a half rolls. The sturdier you make the leg form, the more you can use it for either digitigrade legs or custom boots, leggings, etc!
Question, if you were to do fur with markings, how would you go about it? I’m going to be using red fur but need white splotches on it
You can cut out the shapes of the markings, then cut out the same shapes from your pattern pieces and stitch the accent colors pieces into the holes. We could do a separate tutorial on that if you’d like!!
If possible, that would be fantastic! And tysm
Are the legs naturally puffed out at the knee and calf or do we have to wear something with padding on it? I just got confused on that
There are legs pads! We’ll be doing another video on those. We didn’t want this video to have to wait longer to get the rest filmed 😅
@@PremiumFauntent Oh okay! I’m so looking forward to the next part to this!
I'm so excited for this!
We hope you enjoy!! 😊
The freaking goat BAAAAAAs 😂💀
I’m so glad someone else finds them fun!! 😂
for the waistband how do u pull it to make it tighter?
Is this possible to do in 2 weeks? XD my friend got me an extra ticket for renaissance festival and i gotta do some quick work. Is it possible?
hi i have a question, where did you get your fur from? because i want to make sure i buy a good one 😅
We have used a variety of companies! You can find quality furs on Etsy, through Fabric.com, FursuitSupplies.com, or CRSCrafts.com! 😊 it mainly depends on what pile length, fur texture and color you’re looking for.
the way I RAN when I got the notification 😂 How many yards of the fur do you usually get? :o
We usually get at least 2 yards. For context, Nova and Hazel are 5’10”, Lyra and Onyx are around 5’6-5’7, and Lily and Grimmy are around the 5’2-5’4” range, and we have a range of sizes. I (Hazel) got 3 yards last time and had enough to remake the thighs, tail, ears and shoes.
@@PremiumFauntent oh wow interesting! ty ty :D
Delightful! You guys are rocking this!!
Thank you!! 💖
great video you guys explain everything so well thank you! Question though how long should the fur length be 2-2.5 inches or 3-4 inches ??
2 inches is the minimum. You can of course go longer if you prefer the shaggier look, but 2 inches at least will help disguise the seams.
I feel inept bc I keep having to ask questions- I was seeing the front and butt pieces and did a quick try on- even with the pattern and enough seam allowance- the back is still too low for my big butt- I still have plenty fabric, so any suggestions/tips to fix this the second time around??? Help
No worries!! You can add a panel of fabric to the top of the butt area for more coverage in the back. Just make sure you trim the backing carefully so the fur fibers can hide the seam. I (Hazel) had to do the same thing last year after I gained some weight, and you really couldn’t tell it was an additional piece I kind of curved the additional piece so that it was a bit high in the middle (along the spine) so I wouldn’t have to worry about bending or crouching. When I remade the thigh and hip portions this year, I followed the added piece and basically have the waist of my legs at the natural waist in the back, then it curves down to just under the belly button in the front. Lyra’s legs go to her natural waist all the way around. Does that help? If not, I can try to make a quick video that explains it a little better 😊
@@PremiumFauntent that helps a lot- if y’all have time for a video, visuals help too but I understand y’all may be busy 😊😊thank you 🙏
how many yards of fabric would you say is needed?
That ultimately depends on your measurements, but 2 yards of 58-60 inch wide faux fur has been enough for our group (and we have a variety of body types. If you want to know for sure, you can create the duck tape pattern pieces before you place your order to know exactly how much you’ll need. We always recommend giving yourself some wiggle room, in case of errors/accidents or to make the ears and tail as well!
Do I have to have a sowing machine
A sewing machine isn’t required, but it makes the process go much quicker. If you hand sew the legs, just take your time and reinforce the seams!
Could you recommend how much fabric/fur to purchase? I'm new to sewing so I'm having trouble figuring out how much to buy.
It depends on your height and size, but 2 yards of 60” fur tends to be enough for the legs, hooves, and ears! 😊
@@PremiumFauntent Thank you so so much!!
We had to sew together without this video, and we ended up with a huge gap in the buttocks area that we had to put in an extra T-shaped piece of fur.
This was such a project, but ended up so worth it as my teen ended up with the first place prize for costume at the local Renaissance Faire! It made her year!
Ahh!!! That’s so exciting congrats!! The hip area can definitely be a challenge, but luckily fit disguises any extra seams!
Hi there! I don’t know if you’ve said this before but where do you get your fur for these projects if you’re in the US? I’ve been trying to look for fur that doesn’t break the back, especially considering I want to trim the fur for a shorter look.
Do you have any recommendations with that as well? With trimming and making the fur shorter?
We’ve used a variety of vendors for fur including Etsy shops, Fabric.com, FursuitSupplies.com, and CRCrafts.com. We recommend at least a 2 inch pile of fur to make sure you can comb out the seams, but you could carefully trim that down once the seams are combed out. Previously, I’ve (Hazel/Kelly) used a fur that was a bit shorter than 2 inches and it worked okay. How short are you looking to go?
@@PremiumFauntent short, but not buzzed short. Long pile fur as is is too long for what I want, but I also just want to be careful because I don’t have an unlimited budget. Thanks for replying!!! ^^
1-1.5 inch pile would work! It’s still enough to hide the seams but gives a much sleeker look. Just be careful when cutting the pattern pieces so you only trim the backing and not the actual fur fibers, otherwise you can end up with missing chunks. Short fur is much less forgiving!
What kind of brush is it that you're using
It’s a pet hair slicker brush! Great for combing out fur, both real and fake 😊
@@PremiumFauntent thanks a lot. That was the last missing piece before I could get started.
Using this to make my digi fursuit legs cuz I can't find a sewing tutorial, only how to foam the base😮💨
We hope you find this super helpful!! 😊
Where do you buy your fur?
We buy from a variety of vendors! You can find quality faux fur from CRCrafts.com, FursuitSupplies.con, Etsy, and occasional JoAnn Fabrics and Amazon (formerly Fabric.com before the acquisition). The main things to keep in mind are pile length and the width of the fur, as you have to cut each piece in the same direction.