Fursuit - Making a Plantigrade Bodysuit

Sped up process of making a Plantigrade bodysuit. Plantigrade sutis are the most easy body types to make, as they require no body shaping padding.
I make costumes on commission, please visit my webpage for more information: www.komickrazi.com
Fur used on this suit:
Black Teddy bear - www.crscraft.com/products/prod...
Black Fox Fur - www.crscraft.com/products/prod...

[@Zestmistergamer]

my all-time favorite fursuit maker in the world

[@percivalsilverwing]

u make it look so easy

[@kristinwood9576]

Thank you this video is very helpful. There are plenty videos of how to make a DTD but I've never known what you do after you make it. :3 Now I know what to do, once again, thank you.

[@NevermintDebs]

WOW! I'm gona have to put that to good use

[@maddiefield3101]

Hahaha dat cat doe... And this was so helpful thank you! I'm taking on the process of making my first body suit and I hope it works out well!

[@alexanderthepatriot6837]

Wonderful video and pleasant music love it

[@funnycakes5024]

When she was putting clothes on the dummy I went. My mom when I need to wake up to go to school.

[@peakspore13]

Funnycakes 😂

[@EricScheck]

You make it look so easy! Nice work!

[@CarlaEldridge]

This was awesome!

[@K0smicKiwi]

this is awesome!

[@mansonfrreak]

This was insanely helpful, thank you so much

[@tonyspazfur]

sweet this will help me make my body

[@Lpsdonkey1]

This was sooo helpful!!!!!

[@lonelywolf808]

Thanks a lot, this helps a lot, great work!

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

Very helpful, thanks😌😊💜

[@TheSableKitty]

very helpful!

[@hannahdeards9652]

Loved it :)

[@cinnamonvector]

Really interesting to see how another maker does things. I usually make up a loose fitting calico bodysuit from a template then tailor it to the dummy to create a pattern and then cut the fur but I'd never thought of making a duct tape dummy of a duct tape dummy! I think you just saved me a couple of hours :) Also I cover stitch all of the seams by hand so that no fur gets caught when I machine stitch the seams. How do you prevent it from happening? Couldn't quite make out your technique. Thanks for sharing this :) I love your fursuits, they're always so different!

[@Komickrazi]

The method you use is more of drape method: drape fabric or a premade pattern and pin/mod to make a pattern. It has it's purpose as well (especially for finer detailed work), but the tape method is faster for basic fursuits as faux fur is very forgiving - if your pattern is slightly off it is still useable without any noticeable errors. I tuck the fur in as I go; you may notice the stopping and starting as I run the suit through the machine. I will tuck in any exposed fur, sew 5 or 6 inches, then tuck in the next bit. This process seems to keep the fabric from getting caught in the machine. This is also an industrial machine, so it can take more abuse and is less likely to jam than a basic home model.

[@Jimfoxyboy]

Heee... All that black fuzz.. shame you didn't stand it up when you were done at the end so we could see properly. Still, looks good. I don't know if its the cold we've been having here lately, and after seeing this, now I'm somewhat anxious to start on another suit project again.

[@jeejeezfurries3519]

Wow this is helpful but I want to asks what fur would seem more realistic and how tall is an average person because I'm 13 and my fursuit includes high heels to make into hooves and I don't want to look really tall or super short lol

[@Komickrazi]

I guess 5'5" to 6' is pretty average. I'm short, I'm only 5'2" Stilts may make you really tall, but high heeled shoes will not. I would recommend ordering swatches so you can see the fur in person. Fur may look great in photos, but look/feel crappy in person. Realistic furs look.... well real, they will have mixed natural colors in them, often with a mix of long and short fibers.

[@pomslim]

Any tutorials on installing the zipper? I'm making a guinea pig bodysuit or a dragon bodysuit and I really need to know how to make the zipper ;;

[@Komickrazi]

+Sadie Waggs Easy way: fursuits1.rssing.com/browser.php?indx=4519047&item=312 Harder, but more professional way: orig04.deviantart.net/8e14/f/2013/178/2/f/fursuit_zipper_tutorial_by_lobitaworks-d6ayvw8.jpg

[@patronsaintofpink]

Great film! You seem to cut out the pieces very quickly. What tool are you using? And what protection underneath?

[@Komickrazi]

I use an Olfa brand retractable boxcutter. In order to cut quickly and smoothly, be sure the blade is sharp! Never feel you need to use a dull knife: break down to a sharper edge or replace the blade entirely the moment you find you aren't cutting as well. Underneath are those Anti-fatigue foam floor mats. If your blade is sharp you shouldn't need to press hard when cutting fabric, however it's a good idea to have something under your work when you cut so you don't damage your floors.

[@smokeyshinybryan1319]

How long does it take to make a whole plantigrade fursuit??

[@stef9131]

I'm almost ready to start on my body suit! I just need to know where the seams would go! Do you just divide the dtd into quarters and pattern it that way?

[@Komickrazi]

Basically yes, however if there are accents or markings or if your DTD has a lot of curves those may change the basic cut-out of the pattern

[@pidge8223]

this helped a lot! :D i have a question though, what kind of needle do you use when you sew the fur with your machine?

[@Komickrazi]

A 10/16 or a 9/14

[@bag0k]

Thank you for putting out this video! I was driving myself nuts trying to draft a pattern for a simple bodysuit yesterday. I was trying to avoid making a DTD, but everything I'm reading tells me that the benefits of owning one outweigh the trouble of making one. Do you ever feel like you need to add extra material to areas like the armpit or crotch? My worry is that going straight off the DTD will make it a little tight there.

[@Komickrazi]

I do add a little extra in the crotch and armpits, though it is hard to see in this video. An easy way to add forgiveness in the crotch is to pull the pants down slightly when you put them on the DTD, it will give the dropped crotch affect you need when you start taping.

[@Komickrazi]

Also, the nice thing about DTDs is once you are done you can take them apart and fold them away nice and small. You don't HAVE to leave them put together all the time taking up a ton of space. Then the next time you have a project, just put it back together and away you go!

[@katieg2879]

Awesome! I must ask, what length pile of fur did you use? My fur is 2 inches long and I'm not sure if that will be too shaggy. This was so interesting to see :)

[@Komickrazi]

+Katie Gay Majority of the body is 1", the backs of the legs and arms and chest fluff are 2"

[@katieg2879]

+Komickrazi thank you!

[@allynon7996]

When you base the pattern of the suit from the DTD, will the bodysuit end up being fairly tight to your body and restrict movement? How to do make a DTD that will make the final suit not as tight?

[@Komickrazi]

Allyson Nelson Bodysuits are form fitting, but not tight. Fur has some flexibility and stretch so you can move more freely. If you want a more baggy suit, you can use the same approach, but when tracing the lines into the fur, add and extra inch or more to the seams.

[@allynon7996]

Cool! Thanks!

[@canhedotricks6078]

Is making a DTD the easiest way to create a fursuit for your own personal use?

[@tavidermy3974]

RoyalDirt yes absolutely!

[@lpssparklelove7628]

I'm going to make my furrie body out of foam

[@piper1042]

How do you make it so it's tight around you skin And shaped like your body

[@magmawolf7454]

You make a duct tape dummy :)

[@CrazyViper100]

How many of you wish you could make a suit this fast for real? LOL I know I sure wish I could xD

[@Goldenrose838]

what kind of fabric did you put over the inside stitched edges?

[@Komickrazi]

I don't. I run through the machine once with a straight stitch, then go over the edge a second time with a zig zag stitch. You certainly don't HAVE to do this, it just makes the edges neater.

[@Goldenrose838]

+Komickrazi oh. that's neat. thank you.

[@riceroudis]

How much extra space do you leave on a bodysuit if you want it to be form fitting? 1 inch, 1/2 inch?

[@riceroudis]

Or rather, what is the seam allowance you used to make your bodysuit? And /do/ you leave any extra space, or would it fit fine without?

[@Komickrazi]

I do a seam allowance of about 3/4" to 1" If you are unsure it's better to go with a larger seam allowance. You can always take it in if it's too loose. If it's too tight you may need to cut new pieces.

[@riceroudis]

+Komickrazi Thank you! That's a big help. And you don't need to reply to my other comment, I get why you put clothes on the DTD and then retape it now. C:

[@f.f.candyfurry7407]

Soooo.... Whats the price of body just the body ?!?! I need help here!

[@Komickrazi]

You can visit my webpage for commission information: www.komickrazi.com

[@mimimeow2833]

If we're making the suit for ourselves, is it necessary to make a duct tape dummy? Thanks for the help. (':

[@Komickrazi]

+Autumn Bennett Depends on your skills as a patternmaker and sewing. You certainly don't HAVE to make or work with a DTD, but I find they speed up the suitmaking process exponentially.

[@alyssastoker4240]

+Autumn Bennett yup

[@abagailward8106]

How do you make a KZbin channel

[@ashs8307]

So does the customer/client send you the dummy or how does that work?

[@Komickrazi]

Maroo Cat Correct. They send me an unstuffed dummy and I stuff it on my end and build the fursuit on it.

[@nominoodle7760]

How do you make a multicolored suit? and me: im only 11, I have a partial and I badly want a bodysuit. Im no good with hot glue guns and ive never learned how to sew. Could I justget my mother to sew fur onto a onsie?

[@maddiedaddie8135]

I subscribe to you. You seem rlly cool

[@SYD.0_o]

I know you posted this a while ago, but, if your onesie isn't too baggy, your can stuff it with something and use that like a duct tape dummy and put patterns on it and then use those patterns on fur.

[@bailywolf7251]

this is very help full! but how would you make a digigrade fursuit? no one really explains this process :0

[@julianemery718]

+Baily wolf (I know this answer is super late, but here it is anyway.) I would imagine you'd stick foam directly onto the DTD and shape it to how you want it, then do the masking tape exactly the same way as in the video, the only difference would be that you have slightly different shapes to work with.

[@deaththekid9289]

what do you mean?

[@julianemery718]

Deathwolf200 First you make a DTD of your body. Then you cut the DTD off of yourself, stick it together and stuff it. then you go about sticking foam padding onto the DTD so you're basically making a life-size model of your character. Then after you're happy with how it looks (digigrade padding, muscles, any other parts you want to exaggerate) you get quite a bit of masking tape (I find it to be better than duct tape, as duct tape loves sticking to itself and never letting go) cover HALF of your DTD in the stuff, draw lines to mark out where the different furs will be, then cut off the masking tape to use as patterns for your fabrics. If any of the bits you cut off don't sit completely flat, you have to cut little slits in the tape so they do sit flat, then you draw around the shapes, slits and all, for cutting out. Hope this helps.

[@volcanothewolf4844]

Julian Emery Thank you! It helped! but if you don't want to do a DTD, you can just get old leggings and long sleeve shirts and sew the openings for your arms and legs together, then stuff it in and boom! a DTD.

[@tavidermy3974]

how much are your comissions?

[@dan36100]

bonjour c'est quoi comme Modèle de machine à coudre merci d'avance

[@Komickrazi]

Singer 20U Industrial.

[@dan36100]

Komickrazi merci Komickrazi la video est très bien

[@allys.8629]

So you hand sew the zipper?

[@Komickrazi]

Yes and no. I machine sew it in, then fold it over and hand sew. It makes a strong hold and hides any seams/lines that may be caused by running it through the machine a second time.

[@allys.8629]

Do you think you could do a video on installing zippers. My quadsuit doesn't have one yet and I need to put one in so I can suit up faster and make it look better. You can see how I have to do it now in my suit up video. And thanks for responding so quickly!

[@herosoldchannel5751]

How much do your fursuits cost?

[@Komickrazi]

Please visit my webpage for commission info and pricing: www.komickrazi.com

[@Skypi50]

how many yards of fur did you used ?

[@Komickrazi]

About 4 Yards were used for the entire costume (body, head, hands, feet and tail). I purchased 5 yards so I would have some just-in-case fur leftover for repairs.

[@Skypi50]

Komickrazi ok :D thanks ^^

[@PrincessCelestia19]

so......you have to make a duck take thing of your body to get measurements?

[@Komickrazi]

PrincessCelestia19 Yes, I find Duct tape dummies are far easier to get correct measurements than requesting the customer take physical measurements. There is less chance for error, and it speeds up the body making process exponentially.

[@PrincessCelestia19]

i only have five months to prepare cosplay..... as much as i would like full body i don't think my budget will cover a basic body suit. i may just have to stick with head and hooves..... oh well. that's were creativity comes in. but hey.... i do have a question. what material do you use for see through eyes? i cant seem to find the right stuff for that. the rest i have covered. And were can i buy without ordering online? Thank U!!!!

[@PrincessCelestia19]

oh and u also take orders? just wondering?

[@Komickrazi]

PrincessCelestia19 Yes, you can visit my webpage for commission information: www.komickrazi.com

[@Komickrazi]

PrincessCelestia19 Buckram is most commonly used, you can also use cross stitch fabric or irish linen.

[@optimusmikey]

I could do it problem is no access to a sewing machine

[@itsmemax410]

You can hand sew it but it'd take longer and more pinning. It easier than you think tbh. You would have to pin the shape together then sew from there. After sewing the shapes/designs on you would sew the whole body together.

[@optimusmikey]

Kiri-Kun Also I am color blind so I'm afraid to screw it up

[@jaredwilliams5076]

the background music sounds like Saving Private Ryan

[@TheBellow1976]

Can you make a fursuit dragon my is a rainbow dragon

[@Komickrazi]

+Misty Menefee Please visit my webpage for commission information and pricing: www.komickrazi.com

[@kristinwood9576]

Thank you this video is very helpful. There are plenty videos of how to make a DTD but I've never known what you do after you make it. :3 Now I know what to do, once again, thank you.