How do you make a fabric tail?

How do you make a fabric tail?

Steps

1. Cut a series of triangles into a long strip of fabric.
2. Trace the edge of a bowl onto the main fabric and cut it out.
3. Cut out 2 strips of fabric for the waist straps and glue them in place.
4. Crease and glue the line of fabric spikes together.
5. Cut a large, curved triangle out of fabric to make the base of the tail.

What materials do you need to make a Fursuit tail?

Making a Tail

1. Needle & Thread.
2. Material for Belt Loops (such as elastic or nylon webbing)
3. Stuffing.
4. Fake Fur in the colors of your choice.
5. Pins or sewing clips.
6. Chalk or something to mark your fabric with (what to avoid?)
7. Scissors or a Razor Blade.
8. Reference Photos of your animal.

How much fur do you need for a tail?

Keep in mind that 1/4 yard of fur will give you enough to make ears and tail!

How much fur is needed for a Fursuit head?

Each one of these suits in the link below used about 4-5 yards and our tallest person was 5’8″-5’9″. I’d say go with at least 5 yards. This link will also give you a bunch of tags to look at for tutorials in the entry tags on the left sidebar if you need them.

How much foam do you need for a Fursuit head?

You will need between a half yard (1 and a half feet) to a yard (3 feet) of half-inch thick foam and a sixth yard (6 inches) to a quarter yard (9 inches) of thicker foam (two or three inch thick foam) for muzzle, cheeks and facial features.

What’s the best way to cut fur for a tail?

Cutting: Cut out your pattern along the chalk lines. If available, using a razor blade to cut just the backing of the fur will reduce the amount of shedding compared to using scissors. Don’t press too hard or you may accidentally cut the fur fibers. If you only have scissors it may take a little longer.

Can you make a belt out of fur?

A third option of using just the fur as a belt loop. Either strips sewn in, or as part of your pattern by folding the base of the tail about 3 inches and sewing it to itself to make a tunnel your belt can go through. (This design won’t work for pants with a center back belt loop, however).

Can you make a tail for an animal?

Tails are fun to make and wear! With a little bit of careful observation, you can make any animal’s tail! This tutorial covers the basic techniques of making a simple stuffed tail. Chalk or something to mark your fabric with ( what to avoid?)

How big is a yard of fur for a tail?

This instead is more frugal and will give you the knowledge of how much you exactly need: Make your pattern then measure each of the colors included on your pattern. 1 yard of fur is 36 inches (3 feet) long and 60 inches wide. The fur direction always lays along the length of the yardage.