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Creative Arts and Media => Fursuiting and Cosplay => Topic started by: DisneyMudkip15 on July 10, 2015, 02:28:29 AM

Title: Question about thread.
Post by: DisneyMudkip15 on July 10, 2015, 02:28:29 AM

 I'm making my fursuit ever. I have never sewn with faux fur before. I was wondering if there should be a certain type of thread I should using while sewing with faux fur? Or will any type of thread do?  Thanks!  :?

Title: Re: Question about thread.
Post by: MrRazot on July 10, 2015, 07:25:00 AM

Any will do, but when I like sowing things up, I like using thin fishing wire because of its strength and durability. It can be a nightmare to knot though so it's up to you.

Title: Re: Question about thread.
Post by: Cheza on July 10, 2015, 08:07:37 AM

When looking at the stitches in one my fursuit heads it'd seem like it's been sewn twice with thread that looks slightly thicker/stronger than normal thread.


No idea what kind of thread it is tho since I'm not much of a crafter myself..

Title: Re: Question about thread.
Post by: EchoesAbove on July 10, 2015, 12:29:04 PM

Over here in Germany, Sternzwirn is really popular with fursuit builders. As far as I know you can only sew it manually and not put it into a machine though.

http://www.zettl.de/Produkte_Sternzwirn.html (http://www.zettl.de/Produkte_Sternzwirn.html)

Maybe you have something similar at your place?

Title: Re: Question about thread.
Post by: DisneyMudkip15 on July 10, 2015, 05:15:43 PM

Thank you everybody for your help and suggestions!