Can't say that I've had any issues thus far. :) Shinopa will be a year old in May.

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I don't line hands feet necks etc
I hate doing it and it makes repairs or add ons sooooooo much more of a hassle.

I line handpaws but that's it. Is it a bad thing to do?

I like lining the body necks. Keep the fur off your neck and does help reduce stretching. Also on ankle cuffs

So you line the neck and ankle cuffs only? or the whole body suit because I always wondered and started lining my handpaws and heads shortly. But I always thought about lining a bodysuit. Is it necessary for the whole body? because you are supposed to wear unerarmor and it's a lot of work to line a whole body with lycra/ satin

I line just the edges. To line a whole body would be nuts and make the suit much warmer to wear. I just wear balacavas and full divesuit underarmer with my fullsuits to keep them clean.

I've never heard of neck stretching unless the opening was too small and someone is forcing their head through it; I think even then putting a trim on the neck wouldn't help much. I think it's mostly done to look prettier but I do not trim them myself either--- I'll fold up the balaclava and sew it into the neck, but that's it. I guess if someone asked for it and was willing to pay for it... sure??? but otherwise it's unnecessary because fur doesn't fray and the fur pile will hide the edge anyway (unlike with paws, where an unfinished edge is more noticeable and you probably want elastics there anyway).
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oh, oops, I meant lining the neck hole on a bodysuit

*goes to edit to make that more clear

*curse my foggy brain from having this blasted cold

OH yeah, those do better when lined!! they do tend to stretch out a bit.

My bodysuits absolutely began to stretch around the necks that weren't lined as you describe. There was a significant stretch which caused the shoulder to neck (on suit) to neck (on head) to not line up properly after a while, which caused me to have to go back and make repairs. I hate to do it, but it began to feel completely necessary. As with handpaws.But footpaws not so much maybe? All in all I think it makes the work more professional looking too, but I agree that it really is not fun. The only place I would say that I now consider completely necessary is around the neck. The shoulder/neck area just takes so much of the brunt of the weight of the suit. I line just about everything though because it just looks better.

I plan on lining ALL of my suits ENTIRELY with lycra once the ones in my current list are done - and I've definitely found with my personal suits, depending on the type of fur used, the wrists can fray without a liner. And the tail holes ALWAYS stretch. SO, I've decided to go the full mile and just line it all!

I figure it'd be nice for people who don't wear full morphsuits/under armor under their suits, too. The lycra will help protect the fur layer from sweat, as well as help keep fluffs off of the wearer's skin, and be far more comfortable/cool to wear!

I just started using fold over elastic around the neck area. Its especially usefull for fur that's too stretchy (like cubby or teddy). Using elastic also makes it to where it can still stretch but won't warp. I do this for hand paws and ankles As well. It makes everything look so much better plus it adds the the life of those edges and protects from fraying~

I line all of my stuff with felt/fleece. I don't mind doing it though. I just think it makes it look nicer and feels better imo.

We line all of our raw edges with very few exceptions, but as you know we're a bit mad x3 (and both come from a non-fur sewing background so it just seems like a given to us)

I have started lining the necks as I have had several complaints of stretching. It depends on the fur, some do some don't but i got tired of waiting to find out and then having to repair it later. much easier to do it the first time around. I plan to start doing it on feet and hands eventually but I haven't decided on the method I'm using yet.

I don't line mine but I'm gonna start not only for a nice finish look buy for the feel of it.

I never even knew people did that until just recently when Avalon received his professionally-made suit and I took a look at it. I asked him what was with the fleece on the handpaw cuffs and he said the "more professional" makers all do that.

Of course I don't make suits for other people but I have no intentions of starting to do it on my own suits. I see no point. I GUESS it looks kinda neater but eh. I've never noticed stretching on anything...I know I doon't wear my suits for long periods of time but just...I don't want to start doing it.

I swear the lining of necks and appendage cuffs seems to be relatively new, I cannot say I saw anyone doing it like 5 years ago (been in business for nearly 8 years now, omg that's almost 1/3 my life, I feel oooold)

I don't line because I don't like to add any extra heat. It's best for suiters to wear something underneath the fursuit because lining can't be removed and washed thoroughly the way clothes can.

I've had no issues with the Chinese Dragon stretching at the neckline, or fraying issues with the hand paws. None of my body suits are lined at the neck, and I've had no issues with any of them, either.

My first bodysuits neck isnt lined, but it's fine

I do it 100% because it looks a tad nicer, I haven't had any problems with non-lined necks

I always do because I've found it makes necklines more stable and it looks nicer. Personally I think it's most useful on handpaws though. I have several suits without lined edges and some with. The ones without lined edges have stretched I even had the top of some armsleeves fray (granted they're 5-6 years old). I've never had an issue with any that have cuffs. The oldest being 5 now I believe. Mind you I'm very gentle with my suits probably more than I need to be.

Hmmm... well I guess that's one'a the over-looked blessings I've never had ta encounter since I kinda go by the whole body-based-on-over-alls' kinda sewing primarily of suits I've made... I've always relied on the neck manes bein' shaggier on most critters anyways ta cover that... but I suppose that in cases of suits needin' ta be more closer ta the neckline that such a linin' would be beneficial... shoot darlin' yer already WAY ahead'a my old out-dated fursuit craftsmanship anyways so best advice I could offer ya is what'cha already know... "Use what'cha think'll work best fer what it'll be used for!"

an yes ya can quote me on that lol ;)

I fold a piece of fleece over and cuff the ends and stitch it down. It makes it look/feel a little nicer, but I don't do it for shortpile fur because it can result in a bump/divet. Bias tape might be a better option but it feels like shiiiiit on your neck if you ahve sensitive skin >.>

..and that is for bodysuit necks, lol. I don't usually line fursuit necks because mine are slip entries so they're not usually in contact with skin too much. More material would just make them warmer. I'm definitely an aestetic > functionality > professional finish kind of gal

I like to finish off the edges on feet, hands and necks. I think it's all about personal preference really. It makes me feel my work looks a tad neater/more professional.

I own 7 fursuits, none of which have "lined cuffs" on necks, ankles, wrists, etc.
It's never once bothered me, nor have I had any issues with fraying or stretching.
While I agree that lined edges can look quite nice and clean, it seems like an unnecessary and time consuming add-on that could in the long run be no more than just one more thing to fall off/unravel.

I don't line anything like that and I've never had a problem.

I line the necks on my bodysuits with fleece since it's softer than bias tape. :)

I think it makes sense if you have a balaclava-style head that has a tight-fitting neck flap attached. The bodysuits neck would have to stay relatively small like a racing suit its form fitting. Thats when i would line everything to make sure stretching doesnt happen. But i have not made one of these successfully yet, so ive had no need to line anything.

I do think its silly when fursuit makers line the entire inside of feet and hands with patterened calico fabric because it cuts down on ventilation through the fur backing and isulates it. Lol

Im pretty simple, i usually only have time enough to slap a fursuit together right before AC, driving to the con while sewing parts together, so i just dont have the time and never thought to line my stuff. Maaaybe in the future, but if i have to drag the sewing machine out for it, its usually too much of a hassle to deal with.