Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 17
  1. #1
    Senior Member Backtrack's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Thomasville, NC
    Hammock
    WL Lite Owl , WBBB 1.7 DL
    Tarp
    Oldman Winter
    Insulation
    WL TQ , HG UQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies / Dutch
    Posts
    229
    Images
    1

    DIY UQ Baffle question?

    I was wanting to make my own down UQ. I have the material and down. All I need to figure out is the baffles and how to make them. I have made a template of a 3 season Yeti and added 10" to the length. It seems to have a 2" area of material inside the outer layers. (its not sewn straight through) All suggestions are welcomed. Thanks for the help!

  2. #2
    Dutch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Reinholds, PA
    Hammock
    Bridgeskin
    Tarp
    DIY Blackcat
    Insulation
    DIY Quilts
    Suspension
    Whoopie sling
    Posts
    9,558
    Images
    201
    Quote Originally Posted by Backtrack View Post
    I was wanting to make my own down UQ. I have the material and down. All I need to figure out is the baffles and how to make them. I have made a template of a 3 season Yeti and added 10" to the length. It seems to have a 2" area of material inside the outer layers. (its not sewn straight through) All suggestions are welcomed. Thanks for the help!
    This is the way I make my baffle and is the best instuctions I know of. The only thing is the article it before we started doing differential baffles. I usually have 7 inches between that baffle on the outside and 6 on the inside. I hem my bugnetting b4 I sew it to the shell. Also remember the outside chambers need to be a little bigger b/c they don't have a baffle on one end.

    Don't forget to post pictures.
    Last edited by Dutch; 09-13-2010 at 09:40.
    Peace Dutch
    GA>ME 2003

    www.MakeYourGear.com
    http://dutchwaregear.com[/URL]
    Visit Dutchwaregear on facebook (and like it)
    Check us out on Twitter @dutchwaregear

  3. #3
    Senior Member Lonely Raven's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Bolingbrook, IL
    Hammock
    WarbonnetBlackbird
    Tarp
    Olive Superfly
    Insulation
    Incubat Dempsey TQ
    Suspension
    Stock Webbing
    Posts
    1,487
    I need to read up on how to make quilts. I don't get how the baffles are attached, and I'm still trying to figure out why the sewing machine jams...babysteps.

  4. #4
    Senior Member Backtrack's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Thomasville, NC
    Hammock
    WL Lite Owl , WBBB 1.7 DL
    Tarp
    Oldman Winter
    Insulation
    WL TQ , HG UQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies / Dutch
    Posts
    229
    Images
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by Dutch View Post
    This is the way I make my baffle and is the best instuctions I know of. The only thing is the article it before we started doing differential baffles. I usually have 7 inches between that baffle on the outside and 6 on the inside. I hem my bugnetting b4 I sew it to the shell. Also remember the outside chambers need to be a little bigger b/c they don't have a baffle on one end.

    Don't forget to post pictures.
    Hey that helps alot! I made a summer quilt (12oz.) yesterday with not much loft. I will add the larger baffles to the next one and have a warmer one. Getting the top to seal is a problem now. I have to modify that area and the bottom is sealing great. That down can be a mess! I will post pics soon.....Thanks for the help!

  5. #5
    Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Seattle, Wa
    Hammock
    Black Diamond Portaledge
    Insulation
    900fp Down
    Posts
    68
    Here is another very useful DIY on making a down quilt.

    http://thru-hiker.com/projects/down_quilt.php
    Evan Cabodi
    Black Rock Gear
    www.blackrockgear.com

  6. #6
    Senior Member samiam2714's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Incline Village NV
    Hammock
    DIY 11' 1.9 ripstop
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    DIY UQ
    Suspension
    Straps
    Posts
    315
    Images
    6
    There is also the Karo step option

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ght=Karo+quilt

    ^. Teedee guide I am literally half way through my project and it's is tedious but I am hoping the benefits will out way my thinning patience.

  7. #7
    Senior Member Big Jim Mac's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Taos, Missouri
    Hammock
    DIY CamoHammo
    Tarp
    DIY Catcut
    Insulation
    Body fat!
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    342
    I am struggling to understand this too. Looked at Jeff's project a lot, what I don't get is how does the baffle attach to the other side of the quilt? I've thought too, what if you staggered the baffles and put one on each side of the quilt, letting them hang in the space between the baffles on the other side when the quilt is assembled?

  8. #8
    Senior Member Dblcorona's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Novi, MI
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.7 DBL
    Tarp
    HG Cuben
    Insulation
    Sleeping BearTQ/UQ
    Suspension
    Straps and Slings
    Posts
    951
    Images
    18
    Maybe this help visualize it. Made this really quick in PS, so no critiques.
    Attached Images Attached Images

  9. #9
    Senior Member PKT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    WEST PALM BCH, FL
    Hammock
    WBBB DL 1.7 Leftie + Traveler
    Tarp
    MacCat
    Insulation
    DIY Artic KaroStep
    Suspension
    Adjustable webbing
    Posts
    185
    Images
    5
    Quote Originally Posted by samiam2714 View Post
    There is also the Karo step option

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ght=Karo+quilt

    ^. Teedee guide I am literally half way through my project and it's is tedious but I am hoping the benefits will out way my thinning patience.
    I feel your pain Samiam2714, I am putting on the final stitches today.
    The Karo was a challenge but it gets easier near the end....good luck

    Backtrack, one thing to keep in mind the thicker the baffle the more down you will need. I thought 3" after sewing would be ok but on a full size 76"x47"
    I have 2 lbs 2 oz approx of down loaded I'm hopeing to leave it at that but if
    I were to do again 2" would have been fine I think.

  10. #10
    Senior Member Backtrack's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Thomasville, NC
    Hammock
    WL Lite Owl , WBBB 1.7 DL
    Tarp
    Oldman Winter
    Insulation
    WL TQ , HG UQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies / Dutch
    Posts
    229
    Images
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by PKT View Post
    I feel your pain Samiam2714, I am putting on the final stitches today.
    The Karo was a challenge but it gets easier near the end....good luck

    Backtrack, one thing to keep in mind the thicker the baffle the more down you will need. I thought 3" after sewing would be ok but on a full size 76"x47"
    I have 2 lbs 2 oz approx of down loaded I'm hopeing to leave it at that but if
    I were to do again 2" would have been fine I think.
    Ok! Thats great info....2" will be the next quilt! Do you use bug netting or somthing else for the baffle material?

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. No see um baffle question
      By stevebo in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 02-25-2014, 23:18
    2. TQ Baffle Question
      By Bic in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 03-18-2012, 21:36
    3. JRB Baffle Question
      By Brost in forum Jacks-R-Better
      Replies: 6
      Last Post: 03-17-2012, 15:31
    4. Baffle Question
      By Alamosa in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 31
      Last Post: 12-02-2011, 14:59
    5. DIY Down UQ Baffle Question
      By shevy77 in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 4
      Last Post: 08-25-2010, 06:34

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •