[HOW TO MAKE] Digigrade Padding

[@rusd1995]

I'm in the process of making a fur suit for my son and it is quite the project. I have plenty of experience sewing but am so grateful to have this video!!

[@Neffertity]

You can do it!

[@longWriter]

Hope he doesn't outgrow the fursuit TOO soon!

[@bobatiger]

​@@NeffertityI want to try to attempt adding padding to a oversized onesie I wonder if you can make a tutorial on how to? Or attempt it?

[@Neffertity]

@bobatiger I personally wouldn't recommend that. Onsies are often made of fleece, and are designed to trap heat to keep you warm. Adding more padding on top of that would not only be very difficult, but would also put your health at risk with how much heat it would trap. Especially if this is for a child, whos body cannot properly regulate heat.

[@bobatiger]

@@Neffertity that's far and I understand

[@Dredgen13]

Hope everything is going well and another thing to learn🎉

[@Neffertity]

Thank you so so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dredgen13]

@@Neffertity no problem 🌌

[@Niceguy11sep]

deserved fr fr @@Neffertity

[@SeawhirlYT]

Oh my goshhhh so exited to see this!!! You did a phenomenal job on this maned snow leopard, I hope to comm from you in the future sometime, you're defiantly one of my fav makers!!

[@Neffertity]

Thank you so much! I greatly look forward to that opportunity!

[@AllisterTheDutchie]

I also hope to commission you one days you are an amazing maker.

[@MeliaTheWeirdo]

@@AllisterTheDutchieHi shockwave lol

[@AllisterTheDutchie]

@@MeliaTheWeirdo hello lol

[@tinydragongaming2496]

Its the WoF queen!

[@AStormyBoi]

Forever thankful to see other makers processes and see all the ways I can continue to improve and make this easier for me AND my clients, much love down to the finest of details Neff!

[@Neffertity]

Always happy to share my processes. ^_^

[@gutssparkle]

Stormy I love that art style! Proud to be a new sub :]

[@HawkFirePhoenix]

Extremely excited for this tutorial! Your videos are always laid out in a way that keeps my attention enough to truly understand the process, and your artwork is simply stunning as well. I hope to get a suit from you someday! Kudos!

[@Neffertity]

I think a lot of that comes from the neurospiciness of my brain. I struggle to stay focused with most other tutorials too, so when I make mine I try to appeal to those with similar mindsets.

[@HawkFirePhoenix]

@@Neffertity I truly appreciate it! Been following you for a while now, and get motivated to create whenever you post :)

[@CoffeeMothStudios]

I absolutely screamed when i saw the notification. you are my favorite fursuit maker thank you so much!

[@Neffertity]

Wow, thank you!

[@RhiannonSmudge]

I love how you're using your VRChat avatar for the explanation and talking bits. As much as I love the classic png tuber avatar, the VTuber style avatar is a lot more dynamic and fun to watch. And of course the tutorial is amazing, I've seen a few people use custom-shaped pillows for their padding and how to make that, but I've always wondered how sewn-in padding worked

[@Neffertity]

I definitely find I have trouble staying focused on a video unless there are other moving elements. Using the 3D avatar for the little cliff notes felt like the perfect solution to keep the viewers attention. ^_^

[@PawprintStudios28]

Please dont put all that pressure on yourself because you did what you needed to do to produce us amazing content! ❤ Were so grateful for this tutorial :)

[@BearrCoS]

Thank you for all the work you put into these videos, it has helped me exponentially in making my first skulldog digigrade suit. After MFC 2024, my suit was ruined and torn by non-furs on a walk to a park, but with all these vidios you provide, it fills me with a sense of determination, and so i've fixed her to the best of my ability, thank you. You've been someone i've looked up too for quite some time now, and if i ever got a chance to remake Yuki, You'd be my choice. Keep doing what you're doing, you're changing many lives

[@Neffertity]

First off, I'm so sorry to hear about that. What an awful thing to have happen to you. But i am glad you were unharmed. I'm also glad my videos can help you to grow as a maker and inspire you.

[@Th4tStr4yK1ttyC4t]

Fursuits are so expensive bro, if I wasn't broke I would've sued

[@BearrCoS]

@@Th4tStr4yK1ttyC4t 100% same. but there were no cams in the area apparently. my suit is now un-wearable.

[@Th4tStr4yK1ttyC4t]

@@BearrCoS I'm so sorry about that, I hope you can repair/get a new suit soon

[@BearrCoS]

@@Th4tStr4yK1ttyC4t Thank you! starting to save for a professional suit as we speak

[@AnozillaKaiju]

I never, ever, ever comment under YT videos but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this video; if I could give it 10 likes I would haha. Using stuffing as padding like that instead of custom-shaped "pillows" in the legs is 1000% the method I will be going for now, I didn't even think of that. I know probably not a method you "came up with" but you definitely have it down. By the way, the bodysuit blew me away. You nailed those gradients. Super clean and beautiful work. Keep it up and thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@Neffertity]

Thank you so much! I believe the first time I saw padding dome like this was through SpiritPanda's patreon (whom I really recommend supporting if you have the finances). It really opened my eyes to this method, and I wanted to share this technique with others. ^_^

[@Leapard-thorian]

I love the 3d model at the beginning

[@exobass]

Cant thank you enough for this! ive been looking for a while for such a detailed turorial on how to create the patterns and paddings, finally i feel confident enough to continue my suit!!!

[@Dizantha]

You are my dream avatar artist and fursuit maker. Your work in both fields is just absolutely amazing and worth the time and effort you put into them. I love seeing what you make because it shows you as a person in them and the skills you've learned. Please don't ever stop creating such amazing work for others and yourself, for your creations are just beautiful.

[@Neffertity]

This was such a wonderfully encouraging comment. ❤️ Thank you so much!

[@Dizantha]

You're most welcome ^_^

[@lunamariahawke9320]

Thank you for the video tutorial! I was always wondering how you´re going to get and held the digigrade style while walking in this kind of suit. But isn´t the stuffing moving around in that padding while walking?

[@Neffertity]

When it's stuffed this way I've almost never had it shift out of position like pillow pads often do.

[@TitlingTree4983]

NEW NEFFERTITY VIDEO, EVERYONE (also, FIRST?)

[@blaiddyddd]

Yours and Mugiwara's vids helped me alot with making my very first fursuit. Now working on my second one. So thank you for making these tutorials.

[@kailahpeatry4644]

Can there be a digi leg pattern for sale this was so helpful but I would definitely buy a pattern for the legs 🖤

[@Neffertity]

I wish I could offer that, but as everyone's legs and bodies are unique shapes and sizes, I don't think that would work.

[@DreamtaleEnjoyer]

I have been waiting on this for so longgg!!! It's finally here :D! Can't wait to watch it 12 times until I absorb every detail :]

[@AllisterTheDutchie]

You do an amazing job, you definitely need to be a famous maker! Keep doing what you love doing and never give up, we will support you business keep it up ❤

[@Neffertity]

Thank you so much!

[@aaliyhaketzler9171]

This is going to help me so much when I make my full suit ❤

[@kestrylsinflight]

This is a fantastic tutorial! And what a beautiful suit too, all those spots 🥰 thank you adding subtitles, it really helps!

[@Neffertity]

I'm really glad to hear that!

[@CheerCreativity]

This is exactly how I made my digi suit! Really cool to see a proper tutorial for this method

[@cyaninkling2638]

I was absolutely amazed to see the VR model being used in the video. Small side note, but it’s a cool change

[@ArtByZephra]

I am not a fursuit maker, though I love all the work and skill that goes into making these. Visiting a friend right now, and they're watching your videos while we're working on different projects in the same room, and it's just fascinating seeing the breakdown. Thanks for sharing!

[@silvaroo]

Hi Neffertity! Just wanted to say thank you for making this video!! Also appreciate the included captions, it really helps a lot especially as someone with audio processing issues :)) thank you gain so much for the work you do!! ❤❤❤

[@Neffertity]

I'm always striving to make my videos more accessible to everyone. ^_^ Captions are something I've wanted to include for a very long time.

[@Gooseknox]

Yay a new tutorial!!! I always love watching your tutorial vids and learning something new. I'll definitely be re-watching when I get around to making a fullsuit!

[@savebatsfromscratch]

You are literally so creative oh my gosh-

[@mothspike]

personally i think neffertity should try out a gecko suit!! i think itd be an awesome challenge, and look even better in the end:)

[@Neffertity]

That would be a wonderful challenge@

[@layunknown2645]

I have absolutely no reason to be watching this and have no interest in fursuiting or being a furry but it’s almost 1am and for some reason this is entertaining and informative for someone who has absolutely no use for this. So thank you for this 😂

[@Quichie_on_4paws]

These are absolutely gorgeous! I’m actually working on my first fursuit next week and you’re my biggest inspo love your content and this helps so much ❤

[@Agelessmaltose]

I WONDERED WHO MADE THIS SUIT I SAW IT IN A CON RECAP AND I NEVER KNEW IT WAS YOU!

[@Neffertity]

Yes indeedily!

[@Inexperienced_Coconut]

Omg I’ve wanted a snow leopard fursuit for so long. Really cool to see this

[@keilidh4073]

I think that mystery mesh is called air mesh possibly, that’s what I’ve heard it called before

[@Neffertity]

I'll definitely have to look more into it

[@nikedoesthings]

I am not a furry but I do love watching you make these suits. Just love watching people create things. I am in awe with your fabric stash as well!

[@itzkoi7372]

This video will be helpful for my future plans, since I could easily modify this for a 3/4 suit ^^

[@Euda.V2]

NEFFERTITY!!! HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN A WHILE IDK WHY

[@Neffertity]

Because I haven't posted in months. 😅

[@RandomTabby]

Thank so so much for this amazing video! I'm at this exact stage in my fursuit construction. So far I have feet, handpaws and tail done. Also your new 3D avatar is so cool and beautiful!

[@Gshepgf]

Im so gd hype to see this video- thanks you for making it!

[@S4G3SCORNER]

OMG THUNDERCLAN CMON THE QUEEN HAS UPLOADED AFTER YEARS! (Note: your my favorite fursuit and vr model maker! THE MODEL IS JUST SO JWJSIAJSHUSYSBSUSJS YAYAYAYAYAY I LOVE IT)

[@manasteelghost]

thank you so much for adding that really nice captioning at the bottom, i am HoH and auto-generated captions are almost always terrible and it was so much easier to follow along with the video at a reasonable volume with your captions! if i can, i would like to suggest perhaps making them slightly larger, as they are very small for me (i am on desktop), but no matter what i really appreciate that you took the time to add them in and sync them properly to the audio!!

[@Neffertity]

I can definitely take that into note for future videos! ^_^

[@CaraOMara]

this stuff is always so neat :]

[@Your4Local4Geek]

This video was super helpful! Thank you so much!! Im working on apartial commision rn, and i always find your videos super usefull, youve taught me a lot!!

[@bluerabbit4010]

Omg you have your own little animated avatar! ❤❤❤

[@Neffertity]

Indeed I do. ^_^

[@crayonzii]

That’s a gorgeous suit, awesome job!❤

[@F4ng0v3rF4ng]

To all the other furs watching this, If you are making a Fursuit, don’t rush it! I really hope That you’re going to finish it and it will look good. Don’t give up! And I love you? Maya the wolf. P.s drop your fursona name and species! (If you want to 💜)

[@shadowwolf7880]

This looks SO cool! I can't wait to make my own suit one day

[@erinheyl9601]

Keep doing what you like

[@RexyAnimates.-.]

THANK YOUUUU IM LITERALLY ABOUT TO MAKE A DIGI SUIT AND I NEEDED THIS

[@Saphthedragon]

Yayyyyy a new video!!

[@Awkward_Skunks]

been heavily considering making digi legs w a pattern off etsy. I’m so tempted lol.

[@YellowThe_CAT]

You have helped my fursuit making sooo much I was waiting for this totorial ❤❤

[@Viakto]

hello neffy! :))) i just wanna say thank you for being my absolute biggest inspiration throughout my years in the furry fandom! and also thanks for making this tutorial i was completely LOST on how to make padding. I also have a question. How does the padding container thingy cooperate with the suit? As in do you just turn it inside out and stuff it there because wouldn't it get kind of wrinkly? And couldn't you have just used the pattern of the actual leg on the DTD and sewn it on from the inside?

[@Neffertity]

I'm so happy I can be a positive influence! As for thr padding, the inside does get a little bit of a wrinkly shape to it, but it tends to conform to the wearer over time. The main reason why I allow thst much slack too, is so thst in the event the person either looses a bunch of weight or gains it, you can stuff or unstuff the legs as needed. And they should still hug your leg nicely. ^_^

[@Crimzoz]

Tysm neffertity! This was helpful bc im planning to make a full suit of a dino mask design!

[@Sweet-n-Bitter]

Yay! A Neffertity video on my birthday! now /thats/ special!! (Looks amazing btw and im defo gonna do this in the future!!) Also, where did ya get that hanger for the DTD?!? I think i'll need one soon--

[@Neffertity]

Happiest of happy birthdays to you! 🎂🌟 I got it at Walmart actually. It was about $50 and is very heavy duty. It also came with 3 storage cubes thst normally go underneath it. But I had to take them out for this suit because of how tall he was haha.

[@Sweet-n-Bitter]

@@Neffertity Thank you so much, for the tip as well!

[@VeldoraTheStormDragon]

I know furries get a lot of hate, But the work that's put into bringing one persons idea into a real, 3d person cannot be understated. I'm not interested in making a Fur suit, but I always find it interesting to see the process of making these characters come to life. Ignore the haters, And keep up the good work! You're my favorite Fur Suit creator!!

[@ReeseTheBass]

I happened to be working on my bodysuit as this was uploaded

[@reviewswithdouglas]

That is beautiful

[@Bean_the_weirdo]

Wow your art is so coooool Thx for the tutorial ❤

[@leestratty6989]

Thank you so so so much for this video

[@Hiroshi_on_pawz]

YOO. FINALLY AFTER AGES I FOUND ONE

[@ZekeTheFur]

Oo! Definitely will use this sometime!

[@PUPPETW0RLD]

When will the next Freebase Friday be I also have a few ideas: Coyote,snake,sheep,goat,dog and maybe you could try remaking the Dragon

[@Neffertity]

I'm hoping to release one this Friday if everything stays on shedule

[@AgnieszkaSzmidt]

Tysm for this tut i rlly needed IT TYSM!!🎉

[@LilfoxTheHybridHylian5967]

NICE ONE!!!

[@kimlad5]

Been wanting to make a full suit of my sona!! 😭🩵🩵

[@catythecat]

thanks i was doing digigrade fullsuit with a costume plantigrade

[@sharkbyte129]

🧐👍 when i get my sona made ima be watchin all these tutorials

[@KC._.1116]

Not the dabbing 😭 amazing work tho!

[@Neffertity]

He immediately went for it when he first put it on too xD

[@WillyWonker3000]

wait does the lining go inside or outside the padding? it was molded to the shape of the fully padded legs, but what would keep the padding inside the suit otherwise?

[@barkinboyy]

Hi Neffertity! This doesn't rlly relate to the video itself, but I'm trying to make my own first fursuit (head, tail and feet) and I don't know what needles and thread to use, I don't need anything too fancy or expensive, and I have the bare minimum knowledge of sewing. If you could help me on what to get to sew my suit that would be helpful, Thank you!

[@Neffertity]

I personally recommend upholstery needles and thread for hand sewing.

[@barkinboyy]

@@Neffertity thx! do you recommend any specific threads or needles?

[@Neffertity]

@@barkinboyy I find Coats and Clark is a decent brand, but I'm sure there's higher quality out there.

[@barkinboyy]

@@Neffertity thank you! can I get these on online or in stores?

[@CaraOMara]

yooo when did you get a 3d model?? that shit looks so cool!

[@Neffertity]

It was made by Drakious and Egglantine a while ago. And I just made a couple edits to it when I updated Neffs design. ^_^

[@GunGryphon]

I'm using a foam patterning form that wraps around the thigh front to back. How would you ensure that the pad holds it's shape on more complex geometry that can balloon out if unsupported?

[@Neffertity]

I'm unsure. That's why I tend to avoid using solid foam forms for this sort of thing. There really isn't a way to secure it properly.

[@f1vt33n]

bro lives in fursuit heaven

[@ScarletAbyzz]

I love all your videos and you’re the one who got me into the furry fandom in the first place. I hope to eventually be able to have to the opportunity to commission you the next time you open! ❤

[@Neffertity]

I look forward to that opportunity!

[@simonsteagall7634]

Question! what kind of rack are you using to suspend your DTD with and where did you get it? is it a clothes rack?

[@Neffertity]

Basically just a Walmart coat rack

[@Oopsidestroyedtheworld]

I wish I could get one or make one

[@RivzPawznClawz]

How do you work with a non symmetrical design? Should you make a second knee for the other side and tape the entire dummy?

[@Neffertity]

It depends how drastically different the patterns are.

[@RivzPawznClawz]

​@@Neffertityyes the patterns are different 😭 I'm making a koi dragon suit and all of the markings are just criss-cross on the suit, I'll figure it out, love the tutorial tho!

[@-.Stoned.-.Batz.-]

Is seam popping like when it's worn alot and ends up ripping??

[@Neffertity]

Generally yes

[@AltheaThePig]

Hello! I've been a fan of yours for about 2-3 years now and I was wondering, if possible, could you do a cow fursuit head tutorial? I've been wanting to bring my character Miracle to life, she's an angel cow. I've used one of your tutorials to make my reindeer-husky hybrid thing Rudy, but he was really just a fun Christmas project, but Miracle has been a character that I've always felt connected with and I want her to be more than just a bunch of drawings. I can't exactly get her commissioned because I am only 16 and trying to get my permit and get a job. So I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on how to make a cow fursuit head? If you can't it's completely understandable, I cannot find any tutorials on how to make them😫

[@alexaboldes6157]

Hey neff i wanted to ask where did you get the paw pattern or if you made it?

[@Neffertity]

I made it! And it's available on my website. ^_^

[@alexaboldes6157]

​@@Neffertity I don't seem to find them on your website

[@Neffertity]

@@alexaboldes6157 it's on the store page

[@zabitiy_prianik]

I have a question. If I'm going to make digigrade halfsuit (waist-length), then approximately how much fur will I need? *Everything will be the same color

[@Neffertity]

Roughly 2 yards, including the feet and possibly the tail.

[@zabitiy_prianik]

@@Neffertity Ok, thank you^^

[@Shade_Dream]

Does anyone know what the thing is called that’s holding up the dtd? :o

[@Neffertity]

It's a simple rolling clothing rack

[@Leathurkatt]

You (and probably every single fursuit maker out there) would absolutely HATE to do my fursona (9 tailed, winged (feathered on top, scaled underneath), white Siberian tiger with tribal knotwork stripes, three horns, upper jaw beak, owl talons on the hands (blended bird and cat hands), scale patches, and the center two toes as cloven hooves), and if anyone would actually say yes to making it, it would cost at least $5000 or more, which I would NEVER be able to afford. So yeah, that's one I will have to make myself. 😅

[@Neffertity]

Something like that sounds closer to the $20,000+ range to me

[@Leathurkatt]

@@Neffertity And that is why I plan to make it myself. 😅

[@PennyVR8]

This one will help me a lot because I don’t know how the legs do that

[@Stella.ProGamer107]

Can I buy In your Shop the Dutch Angel Dragon? The fullsuit. Tamb

[@Neffertity]

For the 12th time, no.

[@Stella.ProGamer107]

@@Neffertity why?

[@Stella.ProGamer107]

@@Neffertity then why you have the Shop.5000$ for the Fullsuit. But why you said No When you have the Shop.

[@Neffertity]

@Stella.ProGamer107 I don't have a shop item listed at that. I have my base prices listed for custom work. Which I've explained to you multiple times. My personal characters are not for sale.

[@Stella.ProGamer107]

@@Neffertity Oh i love tamba but when you say thats your Personal Fursuit. Then.i gave up my dream. Thank you

[@evangeloevoxi]

Neffertity you are a treasure, thank you for showing us your amazing methods 🧡🩷💜💙🩵💚

[@lilymendoza5833]

Hi, I am becoming a fairy, but sadly my mask has a giant crack inside the clay. What do I do?

[@lilymendoza5833]

I mean furry, and please seriously I need help with this. I am a 12-year-old child that is doing this.

[@Neffertity]

Firstly, if you used the air dry clay that comes in the round container, unfortunately there isn't much you can do. That clay is paper based. And will always crack as it dries. You can try patching it with epoxy sculpt, and sanding it down, but if it's already too thick on the mask it will continue cracking. I recommend using Model Magic clay for any lightweight shape modifications.

[@lilymendoza5833]

Thank you so much I actually am becoming a KZbinr slowly I just say I’m making like a really cool background and I made a description

[@lokiijustwannasleep7865]

11:37 YEET

[@brimstonethewolf2020]

You are so dang talented. I love your suits.

[@SprootEntertainment]

The fur gradients look amazing, and all the markings look amazing, I hope to commission you one day but I am broke 🥲

[@gamingwithathena144]

Same but my parents wouldn't buy me one

[@timidfelidae2108]

I've never seen a padding tutorial quite as thorough as this one, honestly it blew my mind when you flipped the bodysuit inside out and then filled it with stuffing, that's so smart!!!

[@haileyfry8167]

You work so hard to give us tutorials and also to entertain us. You inspire me so much and I appreciate that! Thank you for all that you do!

[@Neffertity]

Thank you so much!

[@slugcatting]

I was struggling for so long because I didn’t know how to do padding. Thanks for the tutorial, your fursuits are amazing.

[@margaretmoniz1254]

That came out really nice! And I can imagine cotton and breathable fabric is much cooler than foam inserts. What a good idea.

[@astardragondog]

HONEY TURN THE TV OFF NEFF DROPPED A NEW VIDEO

[@Luna_The_Artist_14]

OMG THIS IS THE EXACT VIDEO I NEEDED! thank you so much Neffertity! ❤❤❤ (also in your intro video how do you make your character talk?)

[@Neffertity]

I'm glad you found it helpful! I setup my VRchat avatar to work with VSeeFace.

[@Luna_The_Artist_14]

@@Neffertityoh wow thanks so much!

[@danomeral]

Not only an insanely beautiful and detailed suit, but a fantastic VR moder. Beyond words

[@NinasStudio-nx1li]

я так ждала этого боже какая красота❤❤❤💘💘💘💘💘

[@Jumpy_Kangaroo]

Heyyyy!!!

[@snowfurs8562]

This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! I was planning to make my first bodysuit soon and was so confused about the padding.. I love your tutorials, thank you so so much for making this