Here's some food for thought based on my experiences with making TQs.
The top width looks like it might be too narrow. Not sure what size person you are so it may work. The last TQ I just finished was a finished 52" at the top edge and I found it to be a little snug compared to the 56" on my Hammockgear Burrow, and I'm a skinny guy. I thought my Burrow was a bit roomy, so I was trying to shave off a little, but I ended up making my wife a very fine TQ instead of me a one.
Having a 10" difference top to bottom (5" taper each side) worked very well for me. TQ length with cinched footbox = your height + 4". This works well for me. It gives enough length to cinch the bottom without puling it off your shoulders, and gives a little room to stuff clothes insde your quilt at night to keep them warm.
I'm not sure I understand having a sewn and cinched footbox. Putting snaps on is really easy and would give you all the flexibility you could need.
1.1 nylon inside and out should be fine. Don't see any reason to use a heavier fabric.
Make sure you get the calendared fabric from Scott. He's got both kinds in some of the drop down menus. He's great to work with.
I second the 1" baffles. 6 oz with 1.5" baffles won't be overstuffed. I put 5oz in a sewn thru TQ and get 1.5" of loft. 7oz with 1" baffles should give you about 2" of loft.
One thing I learned the hard way
is that when the quilt lofts between baffles, the length of the quilt gets shorter. Just plan for this and cut your fabric long enough.
Also on the width, make sure that on the outer shell to add in 2x the height of the baffles.
Hope this helps.
DM
Bookmarks