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Callisto’s Fursuit Supplies
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items Supplies that are important to me in my day-to-day as a full-time fursuit maker!
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Patterns, Tutorials, & Bases
Fabric
Toolbox
Foam
Patterns, Tutorials, & Bases
Many fursuit makers use patterns— and as a beginner, I encourage you to! It’ll let you build a foundation that you can use to make your own designs later on. Here are the patterns and premium tutorials I use (or have used in the past).
Excellent patterns and fursuit supplies used by all sizes of makers, myself included! I exclusively use their feetpaw patterns (Planti, Digi, and hooves) for my premade and commissioned fursuits. They’re super easy to follow and look amazing! I also ...
Spiltgrapesoda
Another excellent selection of fursuit supplies and patterns. Teacuplion has a bigger focus on 3D printed items, including both rigid and TPU bases, teeth, and a really nice selection of sublimated eye mesh.
TeacupLionFursuits - Etsy
Amazing beginner patterns for heads, and the go-to pattern for Handpaws in the fandom. All under $10 as well!
KloofsuitsUK - Etsy
Fabric
No matter what thread, glue, 3D printed or Foam headbase you use, you’ll need fabric.
One of my favorite fabric shops on Etsy! I currently source all of my quilted broadcloth (a good feetpaw liner) from this store. Customer service has been kind the few times I’ve needed them!
ClothCult
Can’t go wrong with Big Z. They’re one of the two “big” US fur manufacturers, but also have a lot of other great fabric lines. I prefer their Minky to Howl’s. I do advice against using their neoprene without testing it for color bleeding first, thoug...
Big Z Fabric
THE GOAT… if they’re in stock, that is. Currently the best quality fur on the market for US makers. They also sell Minky.
HOWL FABRIC | Faux Fur Fabric By The Yard
I buy my neoprene from here! Affordable and ships quickly.
Fabric Wholesale Direct: Wholesale Fabric Suppliers Online
Toolbox
What turns the fur into a fursuit?
Far from the best sewing machine on the market, but they’re affordable and somewhat easy to maintain— and you DO need to maintain your machine regularly! If you’re just a beginner and not sure if you wanna invest in a big boy machine, this could be a...
Singer HD - My Personal Machine
There’s a reason you probably recognize these scissors. They come extremely sharp, are easy to re-sharpen, and have an ergonomic handle for those long cutting days. I use thess for everything but fur.
Fiskars 8" Orange-Handled Stainless Scissors
I might be weird for it, but I find cutting fur a lot easier with thread snips. They limit you to cutting small pieces at a time (which you should be doing), are extremely sharp, and the spring helps alleviate a little of the strain of cutting fur fo...
SINGER 00564 ProSeries Thread Snips, 5-Inch, 5"
REPLACE YOUR NEEDLES DAMNIT. Make sure you’re using a needle that works best for the type of fabric you’re sewing! I use universal 90/14 for most things so I can get away with not changing them between projects, but heavy duty works well on fur speci...
Sewing Machine Needles | All Types & Sizes - Singer
When you’re working with thick fabric, clips are your friend. These are $5 for 100, SO much cheaper than in the craft store for the same exact product. These are small bits of plastic and metal so they are prone to breaking over time, but at this pri...
100pc Sewing Clips
I use this oil for my sewing machine, clippers, and other machines that occasionally need a little extra help. The spout really helps when you need to get a little drop in a weird spot!
Prym EZY-Spout Oiler
BUY THESE CLIPPERS. I have been using a pair of these exact clippers for 5+ years and they have NEVER let me down. You won’t ever use the guards, and you may have to make a few passes over your fur, but you can’t beat the price for this quality. We a...
oneisall Dog Clippers
Did you know that not all tools are safe for making fabrics? I personally prefer using a water soluable fabric pencil like these wherever possible! Pens and tailors chalk also work, but I like that I can sharpen these into a fine point or let them du...
Hello Hobby Water-Soluble Fabric Marking Pencils, Gray and Yellow (2 Count)
Hot glue solves all your problems. It’s the best adhesive for 99% of your fursuit making needs! While I don’t own this particular glue gun, I like that it has an on and off switch and a long nozzle. Mine is a cheap $5 one from Joann before she closed...
Krightlink 20w Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Sticks
Not the kit I have, but the one I’ll buy next! Tweezers are sooo helpful when you have a stubborn clump of dust stuck in your machine. This one also has a variety of screwdrivers which can be handy if you’re taking your machine apart a little further...
Sewing Machine Cleaning Kit
Foam
Paws down the best 1/2” foam on the market— plus, by buying some with my code, you support me AND save money!
Use code ‘Callisto’ for 10% off first order! Spareferret Foam
I definitely prefer FoamByMail, but ordering foam from Amazon is convenient and usually faster. I’ve used this brand before and it gets the job done just fine.
FOAMYFOAM High Density 1in x 24in x 72in Foam
Buying EVA foam mats is usually cheaper than buying the rolls. If you don’t mind the textured side (or are covering it in fabric) then this can be a great way to try out the material! I also use these on the bottoms of my feetpaws, since the texture ...
Eva Foam Mats - Amazon.com
20 pounds for $58 in store, or with free delivery in some areas. If you’ve ever seen how much this stuff is at the craft store, you KNOW how good of a deal this is. Comes in two seperated 10lb bags for easy storage.
Poly-Fil Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing, 20lb Box, Bulk, by Fairfield