Yup. I also only used 2 yards of 66" wide 1.1 ripstop. cut it down to 72"x48", used the remaining 72"x18" to extend that to almost 90"x48" as the outer layer. The last bit of ripstop (about 24"x18") went together with a scrap of silnylon for the stuffsack.
I'll toss up some pics in a little bit
EDIT: here ya go..
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Just read every page! I am pumped to try this. Tonite I'm gonna finish my 1st diy hammock, and if my sewing skills are decent i think I'm gonna try a under quilt!
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good luck.. remember to go slow and steady at first, use plenty of pins, and a set of black and white charcoal pencils work great for marking & measuring everything up.
My name is Stacey and I'm new to the forum (I joined after stumbling across this DIY project). I just wanted to share that I finished constructing my under quilt last night and I've got it all hung up to test tonight. I'm a Floridian, and the weather is supposed to be clear skies in the mid-40's. I'll post a follow-up tomorrow, but here's a photo of my finished product.
This is the first piece of gear that I've made and even though it's a simple project, I'm really proud of it.
Apparently my dog is too.
Welcome....Great quilt!...Great pup!!!
You should be proud - please report back with how it performs.
I finally finished it, can feel the heat build up instantly!!! Can't wait to test it!! 1658144_586306603062_759312167_o.jpg
CrappyfishRman
Thanks guys, everytime I am thinking about something. BOOM there it is. Just posted I couldn't attack something like this and now I feel I can. So glad I joined this forum. Subscribed so not to be lost forever.
Iv just spent 2 days reading this thread!!!
Iv gotta say there is loads of brilliant info on here and it's inspired me to get the sewing machine out.
Just got a few questions, how big and what size should I make the draught tubes? I want one at the head and foot end.
When sewing the pleats. Do you do this after you have the outer layer on or before?
Does anyone no anywhere that ships innsultex to the uk?
I was originally looking into using climashield as the filling but I think this has changed my mind, unless anyone thinks climashield would be better? It's purely for summer use as I have a nice down quilt for cold weather.
Thanks everyone.
Hey Jacko. I pleated all of my materials before assembly (I used an upper and lower shell and three layers of IX).
The IX underquilt is good to near 40F in my estimation. It is almost too warm at 60F. I made a down UQ for lower temps, so you should figure out what low temps you will to face in summer when considering IX versus Climashield. Otherwise, the shipping question may dictate which you will use.
I did not really measure my tubes, but I think they may be about 2.5 inches in diameter more or less. I only put one at the head end and that seems to work fine.
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