Padding example on a fursuit - http://www.geocities.com/tiger_meep/Khan.htm

Another padding example - http://www.timberwolf.org/html/costumeconst1.html

Another great example, done differently (thanks, MarcWolf!) - http://www.marcwolf.org/ Please note that there are 2 examples here. The first was just carved foam (http://marcwolf.org/construct/Legs_web_1/index.html) and the other is a much more realistic and functional pair (http://marcwolf.org/construct/Legs_web_2/index.html).

Marrok's method using foam as part of the suit - http://www.truewolf.com/ (link no longer works but see http://www.primalvisions.com where Marrok and his partner has their creations.)

From: SkyLioness
In a message dated 98-12-12 22:03:58 EST, Spinfox writes:

Im interested in construct digitigrade fursuit when you cut the
pattern for the legs ,this is pattern is cuted from the sides?
then sew the legs to the upper body or is all one piece?

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Dont know if its ok but If some of you check it please get me some tips please.

Hi Spin,

One of the best ways to do a digitigrade leg is to get a old ready to be cut up pair of pants that fit you. Take in the area from the knee to the top of the ankle so it fits the form of your leg better. (not to tight) (get someone to help you) Using a fat magic marker, and you standing straight (not bending over!) Draw a centerline down the front of the pant's Legs from Hip to top of Foot. Do this to the back too. Mark the knee area with a square or something so you know where the knee is top of it and bottom of it. Take the pants off and now you can cut them.

Cut down the front center of a leg on your mark. (left or right side, really only need to do it to one side to make a pattern)

Cut down the back center of the same leg.

Leave the outside of the leg (original seam) uncut. This can be one piece or you can cut the outside seam free. It's up to you, It is less sewing to leave it one piece.

Cut the inside seam free.

Cut the crouch area free.

You now should have 3 pieces. Save the other side uncut for reference to look how it is put together.

Lay the parts on newspaper trace around the outside of the now pattern. Draw your animal knee from hip to just above you knee. (3 to 5 inches depends on how tall you are and what you like.) The animal heels just below your knee around 3 to 5 inches were it should start and taper to your ankle. Cut out your pattern. Get some scrap cloth and cut out two each of each pattern. Sew these together and stuff poly fill in the areas that are the extra leg space. (Or you can carve foam to put in this area) Once you are happy after making a few adjustments (and you will have too) you can make “insert pillows” the shape of the extra areas so they will hold their shape better.