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Pattern and Tutorial: Retractable Claws for Fursuits

Name: Pattern and Tutorial: Retractable Claws for Fursuits
Brand: Matrices
SKU: 658888382
Price: 5.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1017 reviews)

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The purpose of this guide is to teach how to make the sewn claw and the retractable claw assembly. I have included finger digit patterns, claw patterns, (and a free simple handpaw pattern to start you out is included), but the rest is up to you! Retractable claws are such a fun feature to consider for a project! It is a way that you can add a little bit more interactivity and performance aspect or better match a critter’s species, such as if your character is a housecat, a fossa, a tiger, big cat, a fantasy creature, and so on!

This guide includes a pattern of the claw and a sample digit to assemble to practice the concept. It also has an included digit pattern that matches up to my free handpaw tutorial available on Matrices.net (FREE Matrices.net simple handpaw pattern & tutorial included in the downloads!)

It includes a detailed tutorial for making and sewing the retractable claw assembly with step-by-step instructions. Tutorial text is written in English. The pattern itself is designed to be printed. Included is letter-sized (8.5x11 inch) and a4-sized (210x297 mm) formatted PDFs for printing.

Materials needed to make this project
• Narrow elastic
• Fabric for Claws
• Hemostat or strong tweezers
• Faux fur & matching fabric for the design
• Razor blade
• Scissors
• Pencil or chalk to mark patterns
• Comb (to pick seams)
• Sewing Machine or needle & thread
• Clips or pins
• Stuffing
• Stretchy liner fabric (Optional)

Enjoy making and performing with this awesome claw feature! I have worked hard to create and test this pattern and write up its tutorial!

It is highly appreciated if you use or adapt these techniques on projects, that you share credit that you learned it right here from Matrices.net using my patterns and guides. That way others can discover my tutorials and make their own retractable claws, too!!

Note: This is a digital download, I will not be sending buyers anything in the mail with this purchase, it is intended to be downloaded so you can enjoy making this project yourself! Thanks for understanding!

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You must get them via the browser or logged into a regular computer - not the app (the etsy app at time of writing doesn't seem to support digital downloads and that is not anything I have control over as the seller, sorry)! Via browser or via regular computer are the way to reliably get all your purchased files! Just be sure you are logged in with the same account you paid with!

Here's more info about digital downloads:
http://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013328108-Downloading-a-Digital-Item

They are not emailed by me personally, no. However you will receive an automatic email from etsy about your purchase, you can get to the page to download the files from the link within your etsy receipt, should be from transaction@etsy.com

Follow your purchase link through etsy's email and allow it to open within the browser (not the app!) and be sure to log into the account you purchased it with, otherwise it will throw up a "no permission" error. This is since your files are located on the etsy account you purchased from!

Here's more info about digital downloads:
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I love to have the opportunity to assist if you get stuck following one of my tutorials! Send me an etsy message and I can do my best to help you troubleshoot your potential problem and help you out!

This also helps me write better tutorials in the future, since I will have an opportunity to see where I need to add more instruction to the guide you purchased!

If you need general help making fursuits (but it is not about a specific pattern or guide you purchased from me), I do have a Tutoring Tier on my Patreon. It is great way to support my endeavors and receive my guidance on a larger project you may be working on. https://www.patreon.com/Matrices

I also offer private tutoring for an hourly rate if that fits your needs better.

Sara Howard

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The tutorial was very informative.

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Pattern and Tutorial: Retractable Claws for Fursuits

Jakaia Jarrett Apr 17, 2024

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Amazing pattern, I love it!

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Pattern and Tutorial: Retractable Claws for Fursuits

Sorsaky Apr 10, 2024

Bought pattern to test out for a potential client who wants this feature. Really easy to follow after making a test finger. Been using the five finger pattern since 2020, and I love the ease of Matrices patterns! Ran into an issue where the Etsy app wouldn't direct me to the downloads. Had to view in browser to get it to work. This issue is on a Google Pixel, unsure if any other device would act the same.

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Pattern and Tutorial: Retractable Claws for Fursuits

Tiana Stone Mar 22, 2024

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