Knocked out a Climashield UQ last night

[Wkerber]

Thanks. That was with no TQ? And ill be going there tonight to buy some thread and a needle. My apex should be here monday and HyperD ripstop that same week.

That was with a Top Quilt made with the same 5.0 Climashield.

[TheRuralRefugee]

I know this is an old thread, but, nevertheless I have questions.

I've had a sewing machine for about 2 weeks and I just made an UQ using 5oz Climashield Apex. Thanks to a lot of pics, suggestions, etc on this forum I was able to knock this out with no problems at all.

I was wondering how you managed to use a sewing machine with that Climashield Apex as the bottom layer (or as the top layer with the whole works inverted for that matter). I have the Climashield Apex cut to size and that stuff clings to EVERYTHING. I'm not kidding, I walked around barefoot and it clung to my very rough feet, I had to stop and put socks on. I'm almost certain that if I tried (or, truth be told, had my grand-daughter try) to sew it with a machine, we'd end up with a shredded mess. Any hints or suggestions?

[MAD777]

I was wondering how you managed to use a sewing machine with that Climashield Apex as the bottom layer (or as the top layer with the whole works inverted for that matter).

One option is to cut the one of the nylon layers about 1-1/2" larger all around. Then when you sew, lap that extra material over the Climashield. That way only the nylon is touching the feed dogs or the presser foot. The unruly Climashield edge is sandwiched between the nylon.

[DiyGuy83]

I've had a sewing machine for about 2 weeks and I just made an UQ using 5oz Climashield Apex. Thanks to a lot of pics, suggestions, etc on this forum I was able to knock this out with no problems at all.

Materials...
2 yards climashield
4 yards 1.1oz ripstop
4 strips of black ripstop for the channels
shock cord
cord locks

I did the "inside-out" method which gave me nice edges... just had to stitch up the foot area where I flipped it right-side-out.

Finished size is about 72" long and 55" wide.

Where did you get the ripstop and what color? That might make it to my #1 favorite color

[TheRuralRefugee]

Thank you.

One option is to cut the one of the nylon layers about 1-1/2" larger all around. Then when you sew, lap that extra material over the Climashield. That way only the nylon is touching the feed dogs or the presser foot. The unruly Climashield edge is sandwiched between the nylon.

Okay, now that you put it that way, it seems rather obvious, putting my title as MASTER OF THE OBVIOUS in question....

[Monkeyboy42]

I know this is an old thread, but, nevertheless I have questions.



I was wondering how you managed to use a sewing machine with that Climashield Apex as the bottom layer (or as the top layer with the whole works inverted for that matter). I have the Climashield Apex cut to size and that stuff clings to EVERYTHING. I'm not kidding, I walked around barefoot and it clung to my very rough feet, I had to stop and put socks on. I'm almost certain that if I tried (or, truth be told, had my grand-daughter try) to sew it with a machine, we'd end up with a shredded mess. Any hints or suggestions?

I didn't do anything when I built two. The feed dogs fed the climashield just fine. The only problem I ran into is make sure you leave at least a 1" hem of ripstop. If you don't the climashield wraps up and over the ripstop shell when the presser foor compresses it. The foot loves to grab the climashield then and make a tangled mess.

So long as the climashield stays completely on the bottom it's fine. Try running a sample thru firSt.

[Firesong]

And make sure the pressure of the upper arm is pushing down as hard as possible. Should feed ok

[quantumcomo]

I didn't really use a pattern. This was my first attempt and I'm happy with it. Now I just need some cool weather.

I basically read a ton of threads and decided that I wanted a full length (head to toe) under quilt since I tend to get cold. I figured 72" x 55" inch length would do for me. What I ended up with (after the loft of the insulation) was about 70" x 53".... which is still fine.

It took me longer to measure and cut the fabric than it did to actually stitch it all together.

Here's an illustration of what I did (not my ideas here, just my version)...

I'm still a little fuzzy on the 'inside out method'....anyone know a good video showing it?

maybe seeing it would help

[daneaustin3]

I'm still a little fuzzy on the 'inside out method'....anyone know a good video showing it?

maybe seeing it would help

Inside out:
Layer fabric from top to bottom
Inside ripstop face down
Channels facing inward
Outside ripstop facing up
Climashield

Sew all the way around except about it 18" that will be used to pull it right side out.