It is hard to define a line without seeing where you are heading with this. What a costume should be made out of depends a lot on the type of character. The species matters for this one. You might not make a yeti or a sheepdog out of very short fur, but making a dolphin from fur with two-inch thick pile probably wouldn't suggest a fast swimming marine critter. The are exceptions to everything though. Sometimes you can chose a radically different material on purpose, just to get a new effect.

What's sexually attractive definitely depends on who you ask. For example, *most* of the furries I know seen to think that anything suggesting bondage, ownership, or master/slave, is a sexual turn-on. I personally don't find any of those things especially attractive. On the other hand, it doesn't bother me to see them in other characters either. I do think the bondage related themes are quite overdone though. There's simply no originality in it any more.

Strangely, the things I feel are the most sexually attractive happen to be what you would probably define as being cute. Generally, I'm far more sexually attracted to G-rated costumes, than to those that are designed to be R-rated or X-rated. Just know that no matter what you design, every person is going to have their own thoughts about it. Some will see sexual attraction if thins that you didn't intend to be that way. Other people might not see that sort of attractiveness in something you've tried hard to make in that way. Being asexual could be an advantage, because it allows you to concentrate on other areas, like the cuteness and such. Sexual attractiveness will simply be there or not, depending on the individuals seeing it, and you can't have control over that. All I can say is that if it is cute, then it is probably sexually appealing to me. Many people will obviously have a different opinion in this area, as most tend to want exposed parts, a sheath, bondage gear, whatever, and often evidence of force, control or ownership, before they can be sexually interested..

As for the public embarrassments in furry, I wouldn't spend time thinking about it. The only people who dwell on those things are a small handful of furries. The rest of the world goes on enjoying life, furry or otherwise. The most embarrassing events in furry happen every day to just about every group I can think of, but most groups have reached a level of self-confidence and maturity that puts them above worrying over what others are doing, or will think of them.

For what it's worth, I've been a furry for my entire life. I sometimes go out in costumes. I often wear plush or fleece character hats, carry some sort of critter puppet, or wear a plush animal backpack. No one outside of the furry community has ever called me a furry - probably because they've either never heard of it, or they don't really care. I've been doing stuff like this for over 30 years, and no one has ever had a problem with it (except for a couple furries). The public sees a costume or a plush, and they seem to enjoy it. People sometimes approach me to ask where I bought a puppet, or something else out of curiosity. The reactions are great. The only people in the world that seem to ever have problems with furry behavior are a very small but vocal group of unhappy furries. I've been on TV as a furry, both in costume and as part of a puppet show on cable TV. I've also done furry stuff that was geared towards mature and adult audiences. All were met with positive feedback - except from that small number of furries who've complained year after year over people who had the spirit to express their furry side in public

When you get a costume closer to being finished, it might be good to ask what people think then. That way, they will have something to see. Sexually attractive or not doesn't really matter, as long as it is appropriate for the intended audience. You obviously won't make a costume featuring exposed genitals or something like that, if you are planning on doing events for Sunday School picnics! On the other hand there might not be many limits if you are showing it at a semi-private convention with a suitably mature audience. Most furry conventions probably don't qualify, as the percentage of mature people generally doesn't exceed fifty percent, and the result of seeing a mature costume could lead to a drama explosion!

thank you

It is a brown pug http://media.photobucket.com/image/.....Pakkun.png?o=8


I wear those all the time. They're really comfy. (the beanies and jackets)


Thank you. That does mean I have a lot of work cut out for me. Especially since at the convention it will go from little kids to old adults.

But yeah I've never had a problem with it either, I was just a little concerned since I don't want to scar anyone and I just heard about the incidents. It does seem that the only people who care are a small group of furries, just like with everything else its a small group that causes the problems.

I love wearing open-faced character costumes, both because they can be incredibly cute, and are very comfy. They are great to use as pajamas too. I also love wearing things like that around the house, especially in the winter. It feels so cozy to sit and watch a movie, or use my computer, dressed in as some soft, thick and cute animal character. I wonder what the mail carrier thinks of me, as I almost always answer my door dressed as something other than myself! :)

Finding adult-sized costumes of this type is not very easy though, at least not for a reasonable price. I guess that's where making your own comes in, but my skills in that area are still rather limited.

you can actually get pajamas like that from South Korea very cheaply if you know where to look (I got a fox and dragon model) but sewing your own is nice. My sewing machine is in the process of looking into being resurrected, otherwise I'd offer to make you one.

I've seen some on eBay from China and South Korea, but the shipping cost was always far higher than I was willing to pay for the item alone. Eventually, I'll order one. I currently have several of the open-faced Disney costumes, like Bear, Tigger, Marie (the cat), Mickey Mouse, and also a Scooby Doo suit. I see the picture of the fox and dragon in your gallery and like those. One that I would like is Pikachu. I also love raccoons. I prefer them in unusual colors, which aren't likely to turn up in a store. For those, I'd have to make them. I can sew enough to make decent repairs on existing items, but never made anything for wearing yet. I don't have a sewing machine, but could probably get access to one if I ask around. Money is tight for me though, as I'm struggling to make payments on my house.

You appear to have good taste in costumes, so I imagine you could make some really cute characters. I was looking at some called Sazac pajama costumes on eBay, but have no way to know their quality without risking the money. I probably would not be happy if the costume was very thin, like bedsheet material. For me to enjoy it, the material needs to be thick and cozy, like very heavy-weight fleece, or some sort of soft fur. I realize that it would probably cost more too. I'm just afraid of paying a whole lot and ending up with something that isn't really thick and comfy. If only stuff like this were in stores where I could feel it before buying, to know if it is what I want.

they have 4 styles, but no, once my machine is fixed two people already want me to make them sleepers.

The fox in your gallery looks like one of theirs. I had my eyes on some of them, like the kangaroo, flying squirrel, cat and fox. I wasn't as found of how their raccoon looks though. Normally, I'd want a raccoon the most. If they are willing to substitute colors for a custom costume, it could be interesting. Maybe I'd buy myself a Christmas gift or something. :)

its actually QSweet Dreams
I wanted Sazac's fox but they don't make it in my size :(

I wear a size Large, but many of their costumes are size small. It would be nice if the made them according to the buyer's size win for the bid. Maybe they'd probably made that sort of adjustment for an extra fee. I'll look up QSweet Dreams and see what they look like. Even if they are too expensive for me, I'll still enjoy and pictures they might have. :)