Fursuit Cuffs
Here's how to make some super simple but effective cuffs! These were demonstrated on a set of unlined handpaws, but this tutorial can be applied to feetpaws, armsleeves, or bodysuits. It's entirely possible to add a cuff to a finished part, but I find it a lot easier to plan ahead and install it before my parts are fully assembled. If you're making fully lined paws, you will get a more seamless look if you add your cuff towards the end.
I like using minky fabric on my handpaws, but any non-fraying fabric works best! The purpose of a cuff is to protect the edge from fraying and unraveling.
![A handpaw with only one side of the wrists sewn together.](imgs/cuff1.png)
I started with the only one side of the wrists of my handpaws sewn. Cut out a strip of your cuff material that's a little longer than the edge you are cuffing.
![A strip of minky clipped to the opening edge of the handpaw.](imgs/cuff2.png)
Pin it to your edge.
![Picture detailing the minky direction following the fur direction.](imgs/cuff3.png)
This isn't necessary, but I made sure the direction of my minky cuff was following the fur direction. Just a small little detail!
![The minky cuff underneath the fur in the sewing machine.](imgs/cuff4.png)
Sew right up against the edge.
![The sewn edge seam.](imgs/cuff5.png)
If you have a little bulk, trim it away.
![The folded over and clipped minky cuff.](imgs/cuff6.png)
Fold the cuff over and sew it again, right at the edge of the cuff.
![The finished cuff!](imgs/cuff7.png)
All done! Trim away the extra cuff if you so desire.
I like using minky fabric on my handpaws, but any non-fraying fabric works best! The purpose of a cuff is to protect the edge from fraying and unraveling.
![A handpaw with only one side of the wrists sewn together.](imgs/cuff1.png)
I started with the only one side of the wrists of my handpaws sewn. Cut out a strip of your cuff material that's a little longer than the edge you are cuffing.
![A strip of minky clipped to the opening edge of the handpaw.](imgs/cuff2.png)
Pin it to your edge.
![Picture detailing the minky direction following the fur direction.](imgs/cuff3.png)
This isn't necessary, but I made sure the direction of my minky cuff was following the fur direction. Just a small little detail!
![The minky cuff underneath the fur in the sewing machine.](imgs/cuff4.png)
Sew right up against the edge.
![The sewn edge seam.](imgs/cuff5.png)
If you have a little bulk, trim it away.
![The folded over and clipped minky cuff.](imgs/cuff6.png)
Fold the cuff over and sew it again, right at the edge of the cuff.
![The finished cuff!](imgs/cuff7.png)
All done! Trim away the extra cuff if you so desire.