As I have stated before, I am going to AnthroCon 2009 this year with Wes (my husband) and some friends (who invited us). I always get excited about things like this, basically all I need is an excuse to sew, and I am there. So Wes and I discussed what my “fursona” should be, we decided that I am a liger (liger/tiger mix). I am an exotic liger (I needed an excuse to wear hot pink and black). So here is what I worked on
This is the fabric and stuffing used to fill it. It is a hot pink/black tiger print, both items are from JoAnns
So the first thing I did was fold in the fabric about 3.5″ and cut. That left me with a folded piece of fabric, approx 42 inch long. After that I folded it the other way, with right sides facing eachother, and sewed a 1/4″ seam
Seems basic enough. So after I did the seam. I then laid the fabric out so that the seam is in the middle of the fabric, I needed to do this, so I can sew the bottom edge together.
That white line you see is my attempt to make a curved line, so that when flipped inside out, instead of being straight, it will have an actual curve to it, just like a cats tail. Didn’t work out…exactly the way I wanted it, but it was ok.
So after all that, I flipped the tail inside out, and started stuffing it using the poly fill. I was able to slip my hand and wrist in there, and basically I would hold the poly fill and then scrunch the tail. I didnt over stuff it, I just stuffed it enough to be full.
Then…I took a hanger, straightened it out (to the best of my ability) and CAREFULLY worked the hanger into the tail, leaving about a 1 inch space from the bottom so that it doesn’t pole through. I bent the top part of the hanger, stuck it into the poly fill, and then sewed the top close, and then flipped the over lap over and sewed that close to create a basic loop to slip the band through. Here is the finished product..
It just so happens that my sheets have a tiger pattern going on. I also have a black and white tiger print blanket, and a tiger print bag, and other countless tiger print things (I love tigers, can’t you tell ?) So the resulting length of the tail is about 37 inches, and with the hanger in it, I can curve it any way I want.
Tomorrow I am going to basically do an elastic band using 1 yard of elastic and the same fabric. I am just going to make a belt, slip it through the loop of the tail. And I can wear it around my waist. I am also going to do the ears/headband.
And I have designed my dress for opening day-here is a quick sketch of it
Sorry that it is on the side. But I basically want a bodice, overskirt, and underskirt. The bodice and overskirt will have black trim. For the main color I wanted a light gray/silverish fabric. It has to be lightweight (opening day is usually a scorcher). I will be wearing a white chemise, and detachable bell sleeves. So once I go through my existing fabric (I think I have some light gray/silver fabric lying around) I will start working on it 
. I am adding black to make a stark contrast, and black is usually a color associated with nobility.
Well that is it for tonight. Feel free to share your comments and questions! tata
