Next up getting fingers put together, as well as prepwork for the body!!!

Paws are finally done! Pattern I used is from @spiltgrapesoda.bsky.social w some slight mods to the liner. These will attach to the main bodysuit with zippers! Materials are from @bigzfabric.bsky.social and Howl Fabric

Got liners and zippers installed on the feet; now gluing!

Fur for the feetpaws are completely sewn and ready for liners!!

Unfortunately the shops in my area didn't have the zippers I need for the top of the paws. Placed an online order and they should be here Wednesday. For now, we keep on plugging with getting all the fur assembled. One is done. Was my first time doing a hidden zipper. Had some kinks to work out.

Making some great headway on footpaws today. Need to step out and pick up a few more materials (and lunch!) but hoping to have feetpaws done soon!

It's been a sluggish start but we have all the toe darts sewn up with claws installed! The rest of the fur arrived yesterday so after some housework tomorrow it'll be time to cut out the rest of the fur for feetpaws, and get cracking on assembly

Made some ok progress today but was slow going as chores were interspersed in there! ✅ All honey fur cut out for hands and feet. ✅ Claws for hands and feet have been sewn, cut out, and flipped right side out. Tomorrow is stuffing claws, sewing up toe darts, and hoping my fur order gets delivered!

Let's get this time-crunch project underway! Starting out with cutting out some footpaw and handpaw pieces while we wait on the rest of our fur! Hoping to get toes and fingers sewn up today.

So I probably won't post too many suit building pics on main going forward but if you follow my "I make shit" account @coyotecraftworks.bsky.social I promise I'll do my best to post regular WIP pics and updates!

Paw dryers are coming together nicely - the 230cfm Wathais were a great choice! I tested it out by liberally spraying a handpaw w/ rubbing alcohol and setting the fan on the lowest speed til dry. The paw was dry in roughly 20 minutes, which I'm extremely happy with!!!!!

Took some time to install an NFC tag in @chaisaberdeer.bsky.social's nose! Boop her with your phone ➡️ get her socials!!!

making some paw dryers! They've gone thru a few design changes so far but I decided to prioritize packability/portability. Started drilling some holes this evening; I have some high-flow fans on order and I'm hoping to have these buttoned up and ready to use in time for CFF!

Themed badges for Megaplex '25 for @fauxilfoxad.bsky.social and Umbra

It's apparently #voreday and you're looking like a real tasty snack~ #fursuitfriday ✂️ @coyotecraftworks.bsky.social

Wrapping up the TFF con crunch with some last-minute arm and leg sleeves for @chaisaberdeer.bsky.social !

Catch this girlie at @furryfiesta.org next weekend!

Outdoor feetpaws completed for @rileycoyote.bsky.social for TFF with time to spare! ℹ️ Made using the v2 pattern by @spiltgrapesoda.bsky.social ℹ️ Outdoor soles made of 1" thick textured EVA ℹ️ Rad space-themed liner fabric ℹ️ Tag on the inside of the left paw to help differentiate between L+R

The #TFF2025 con crunch continues.... Pattern is the new V2 paw pattern from @spiltgrapesoda.bsky.social

How fast can I make a set of outdoor footpaws? In time for TFF? WE ARE GONNA FIND OUT

Since CFF got cancelled we now have some time to make some indoor feet paws for @rileycoyote.bsky.social

POV: You're starting to look like a snack to this kitty 😋🤤 🧵🪡 @coyotecraftworks.bsky.social

Hiya, I'm Chai! ☕😸 💖 I'm a Saberdeer (Sabertooth Cat x Whitetail Deer) 🖤 My pronouns are she/her/hers 💖 My fursuit was made by @coyotecraftworks.bsky.social

Introducing Chai the Saberdeer! ✨ This partial was so much fun to work on. I tried a lot of new things and I'm super happy with the end result! Not for sale - suit owned by @chaisaberdeer.bsky.social

She is complete. Catch her causing problems at CFF this weekend!

Be on the lookout for a certain critter at @carolinafurfare.bsky.social 🔜

Chai nears completion! All that's left are her eyebrows and the rest of her mane.

Chai's plush upper jawset is installed! Time to add her neck and do some finish work before we start on the rest of her mane!

Okay, I definitely want to explore lighted whiskers in future projects!

Today I learned that monofilament fishing-line whiskers behave a lot like optical fiber

Chai's head is furred! Need to add her neck and do a bit of cleanup and finish work before we start on her hair tuft!

Now that bluesky supports video, we can share this showcase of the paws we made for @chaisaberdeer.bsky.social These super comfy feline plush handpaws feature sewn-in claws, stuffed fingers, stuffed paw pads, and a decorative dewclaw! The pattern we used is from OktaviasCreatures on Etsy!

the thousand yard stare

Eyes and antlers are installed in the head! Test fitting shows that the owner will be able to wear her glasses while she suits - huge w!

Eyes and antler nubs are mocked up -- Getting ready to permanently install them, and then start patterning out fur!! This will probably be one of the last WIPs you guys see of this gal.... Stay tuned 😉