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Selkie Suits

@selkiesuits.bsky.social
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Fàilte Gu Selkie Suits! Scottish Fursuit Maker. Creating bespoke costumes since 2017. Visit selkiesuits.co.uk for more info! Commission Open: forms.gle/29btSMeQKKwFoaJeA

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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Time to cut off all the excess around the base! This 45 second clip took about 25mins to do. There's honestly so much hidden things about fursuit making that you don't even think about, it's not all fur and foam, there's so many processes and skills you need to do this job #fursuitfriday #paws
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
FELLOW FURSUIT MAKERS! I'm desperately trying to colour match a discontinued fur. 9AJ "Red" from Futrasztuczne, is a really deep hot pink, not red. I've not found a shade that's remotely close. Looked at Howl, BigZ, MieMieFur & others... Any suggestions are SO welcome!!! #fursuitmaker #community
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Watch me pure wrestle with the latest DTD for the new commission I'm working on! Its really well made which is a huge plus! #fursuitfriday #fursuitmaker
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
COMMISSION COMPLETE! This lovely plantigrade bodysuit and feetpaw upgrade was completed early this week, after which I did a studio clean up and clear out and arranged all the paperwork for these items to make their way to the US of A! #fursuitfriday #selkiesuits #fursuit #commission #plantigrade
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
REFINE Another sped up video, would you believe this was about 20mins of recording condensed into about a minute but the whole bodysuit took me about 6 hours straight today to get trimmed. Knackered is an understatement! #fursuitfriday #selkiesuits #fursuit #furry #scissors
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Recently I ran out of my fursuit tags and decided to kick the Scottish representation up a notch with this new design. Selkie Suits logo all day, everyday, of course but I also used Hebridean Granite Tartan for the background as it was that tartan my now husband wore on our wedding day. #branding
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Bodysuit is nearing completion! Just some overlocking on the seams to do, then I can add the lined neck piece and install the tail. #selkiesuits #commission #fursuit #furry #fursuitmaker #fursuitfriday
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
HAND STITCHING SPEEDRUN! Sometimes the edges of some markings are too tight for machine sewing so I have to hand stitch some parts shown here. I use a strong back stitch then I hand overlock with a whip stitch. I then went in with my machine to sew the rest of the marking #wipwednesday
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A lovely, clean zipper install for today. #fursuitfriday #fursuitmaker #zip #fursuit #selkiesuits
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Due to length restrictions on here I can't post my update to my front stitch appliqué technique 😑 I've updated my method and I'm really proud of the results. If you want to check it out, please head over to my insta page! Kitty pic for cuteness reach!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🔥 1 HOUR IN 1 MINUTE! 🔥 Next up in the preparation stage of this fursuit, seam shaving! This does take hours, depending on what your preparing, but it's so worth it to reduce the bulk of fur in seams, far less brushing out and just makes sewing fur so much easier! #FursuitFriday #selkiesuits
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
45 minutes in 45 seconds! Fur patterning and cutting take so much longer than you think it will but once it's done you can see the puzzle that awaits you! #fursuitmaker #furryart #fursona #sewing #commission
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Just a lil' guy... I'm working really hard in the evenings to get my designs for SC 2027 nailed, as I'll be back in the Dealers Den! This is 'Mae'. The idea is hardly unique but I wanted to try and hybridise a species with an emotion. So, a melancholy-collie! #fursuitfriday #premade
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Patterning day! It's been a hot minute since I made a plantigrade bodysuit! Can't wait to get stuck into sewing this lad! #furry #commission #seamstress #fursona #plantigrade #fursuit
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
HEY YOU! Yeah you! You looking for a cool gadget that helps with seam allowances? Well @spiltgrapesoda.bsky.social has you covered! I'm unable to post my initial review on here as it's a long form video so if you're able please head over to my Instagram! Gotta love the ingenuity of this fandom!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
COMMISIONS ARE OPEN! forms.gle/29btSMeQKKwF...
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Spent an inordinate amount of time trimming these paws but it was so worth it! Happy #fursuitfriday!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Looking to fill 1-2 slots, completion around Jan-April 2027! Snagged a Scotiacon Den table so I will also be working on premades in conjunction with this small queue More details to follow! DM or email if you have any questions! #fursuitcommissions #newprojects #selkiesuits #furry #fursona
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
✨️ Forbidden Patisserie ✨️ Perfect little claws fully filled, ready to be installed They look like marshmallows! #seamstress #selkiesuits #sewing #fursuitmaker #wip
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Feeling fine, feline, fiesty... #fursuitmaker #serval #fursuit #commission #summersun
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Cat's in the cradle with the silver spoon... More Lhabrys content for #fursuitfriday #selkiesuits #serval #digitigrade #furry
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Lhabrys is COMPLETE! This serval dragon has tested my skills to the max. So many hours appliquing, meticulous detail work, ultimate customization. I'm in love with him, and very thankfully, so is my client!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
It's giving 💅 Trimmed vs Untrimmed preview of the Serval Dragon, Lhabrys. 99.99% of this project is finally done...watch this space for the big reveal next week! #fursuitfriday #selkiesuits #details #commission #sneakpeak
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Usually the inside of my heads are a bit simpler, built on a baseball cap lol but my client is a glasses wearer & I wanted optimal comfort so I added padding around the face & created padded straps that come round the hook of the head Now I can finally start on the face details!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Closing up gaps in the head yesterday, made huge strides with so much ladder stitching! The pile of this fur makes hiding transitions much easier but I still like to have everything on my heads fully sewn for a seamless look! Today is detail day! #fursuitmaker #sewing #WIP
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I will be back from our familymoon tonight, back to work on Monday! It's been such a hectic but amazing few months between work, getting married and our wee break away ❤️
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Just some hand sewing around the face & horns, attaching the neck, installing the zipper, markings trim, face details & the serval will be finished! Determined to get him finished before the month ends (reminder, I work part-time as I'm a full-time mum!)
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Appliqué muzzle spots on the serval! Love this stage where all the puzzle pieces slowly come together! I'll be taking a bit of a break over the weekend....just for a little thing, getting married to my partner of 14 years 💜
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Might be hard to see as I'm at the tape/pattern stage but the reason this commission is taking longer is that my client expressed concerns that the og carve (right) read 'tiger' rather than serval so I went back and altered the muzzle and nose shape to reflect a more serval style
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Really happy with these dragon horns for the serval hybrid. He's also had a significant face lift after some constructive discussions with my client hence me taking a bit longer on him. Getting his fur on this week!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I'm happy to show off these slightly pointed ears for the serval dragon commission. I can now finally get the horns installed and work on getting the rest of the face furred! #fursuitfriday #furries #serval #ears
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
The reason I keep going... Sometimes I have hard days in the studio where things aren't going right, you know the days. Sewing machine skipping stitches, a carve not looking right, an unexpected dye bleed... but I always remember, I'm not only doing this for me, but for her too.
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I thought I was done with the serval/dragon but when I came back in the workshop with fresh eyes, something just didn't feel right. The muzzle was a bit too blocky and the expression was hard to read. Now he's ready for interior work then fur! #fursuitfriday
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The last piece of the Serval Dragon fullsuit is in full swing! This hybrid is tricky to make both elements of feline and fantasy come together, but all in all, I think it's almost ready for furring!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
All my mesh eyes are handpainted and are completely unique. I like to go for a soft, sweeping, watercolour style. I use the wonderful eyeblanks from @bigroundlion.bsky.social which are high quality prints, really recommend if you're like me and don't 3D print
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Feline. Serpentine. #fursuitfriday #selkiesuits #furries #commission #digitigrade
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The spotted milestone of a digitigrade bodysuit is officially COMPLETE! The fit checks went even better than I expected. The extention pieces to the leg cuffs make the zipper attached feet so seamless, the front side appliqué method abolished any need for hand sewing.
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
FINALLY! Bodysuit is complete! Phew! Just the test fit to go, then final checks and additions then it's head sculpting time, my favourite part!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Behold, the Gusset! This technique can really up your fursuit making game ngl
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
SPOT the feetpaw transition! Super happy with these, I made an extra effort for the extended cuffs for these feetpaws - now they just need sewn to the bodysuit! Feetpaws are built from a modified @spiltgrapesoda.bsky.social slim digitigrade pattern
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The puzzle pieces are coming together ✨️
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
TAIL HOLE! Now that I've got your attention, check out this clean tail sleeve with zipper attachment! When I've been working on zipper tails, I've been finding that having the zipper attached to the seam makes it a bit too fiddly to attach so I decided to make a extension with a fleece strip.
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Still going strong on this commission and I'm really taking the time to make sure these seams are near invisible fur side! It takes a lot of preparation for this effect. Time is a huge facet that I believe some people don't factor in when thinking about pricing for fursuits.
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Did you know this section is actually THREE pieces of fur sewn together?! The magic of seam shaving in effect! Only took me about five minutes (if that!) of brushing to gain that effect, then I did my front stitch appliqué to add more markings that were across the three different sections.
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Neat panels of this lovely ivory beaver fur is ready to get sewn now that the edges are shaved down. Sorry for the lack of posts, I've been very busy with mum duties the past few days. Assembly starts tomorrow! Excited!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
What? Panels of faux fur is what you'd expect have out on your washing line, right? I accidentally got some washable marker on the fur pile during patterning. Easy fix, just warm water spritz, brush and dry, and you wouldn't even know!
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
SHAVE YOUR SEAMS!? I do this to greatly reduce the bulk of fur in my seams, which means it takes half the time to comb out the fur from inside the seam and on the outside of the fur. Totally optional, it still takes time but so does all that brushing am I right?
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I AM SO PLEASED! The front stitch appliqué method has been such a success & I'm thrilled with the results. Only 20 or so spots to go, I managed to sew about 185 in 5-6 working days! (reminder that I only work part time because I'm full-time Mum!) #furries #fursuitmaker #selkiesuits #fursona
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Some sexy, circular snipping for #FursuitFriday #selkiesuits #trimming #fauxfur #furry
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Selkie Suits @selkiesuits.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Gotta love a clean claw base! One of my favourite things to do is detailing fursuits. Trimming markings, adding clean bias finishing and ladder stitching on claws for that nice round base with claws that don't move. #claws #paws #fursuitmaking #selkiesuits #furry
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