My first down underquilt DIY - a step by step tutorial

[gidgetgirl]

Hey guys,

I have completed my first DIY down underquilt, and I took pictures along the way and made them into a tutorial of sorts. I know other tutorials here helped me tremendously so I thought I'd do the same in case someone might like it. I did not use grosgrain for the channels, instead I integrated them from the nylon and am happy with how that turned out. Total cost of materials was somewhere around $90 I think.

I think this would be considered a easy/moderate difficulty project, leaning more towards moderate. For sewing you don't need anything other than a straight stitch, but the nylon can be tricky slippery to work with especially if you're doing hand pleats along the way - that was the most difficult part.

I'm happy with how it turned out, I kind of wish I needed another one because it was so fun! Thanks

Here is the album with description: http://imgur.com/a/nwn64

[12trysomething]

Wow. I do like taking a look at DIY magic. Well done.

[JasonACraft]

Gidget girl, this looks incrdible! Very nice work, i hope it keeps you warm for many nights to come. You've fully convinced me to just buy one and forgo any hopes of my tailoring skills magically apearing on the night i decide to try this.

[PointPastor]

Thank you for the pictorial on how to make an UQ, it made it seem like a less daunting task to make one. Your quilt looks very good

[dkurfiss]

Thanks so much. I lack the skills or patience for this type of project and really admire those that can do it. Good job!

[AUTiger]

Awesome work. I am going to be attempting this in the near future. This makes it seem less scary.

[SirMarkos]

Very impressive build! Warm nights on the trail!

[cmseeley]

Hey guys,

I have completed my first DIY down underquilt, and I took pictures along the way and made them into a tutorial of sorts. I know other tutorials here helped me tremendously so I thought I'd do the same in case someone might like it. I did not use grosgrain for the channels, instead I integrated them from the nylon and am happy with how that turned out. Total cost of materials was somewhere around $90 I think.

I think this would be considered a easy/moderate difficulty project, leaning more towards moderate. For sewing you don't need anything other than a straight stitch, but the nylon can be tricky slippery to work with especially if you're doing hand pleats along the way - that was the most difficult part.

I'm happy with how it turned out, I kind of wish I needed another one because it was so fun! Thanks

Here is the album with description: http://imgur.com/a/nwn64

Wow, gidgetgirl.

Great Job. Thanks for the pics and the tutorial.

Best,

Chris

[gidgetgirl]

Gidget girl, this looks incrdible! Very nice work, i hope it keeps you warm for many nights to come. You've fully convinced me to just buy one and forgo any hopes of my tailoring skills magically apearing on the night i decide to try this.

Oh no! This wasn't my intention at all... in fact quite the opposite, I think anyone could complete this project with only basic sewing skills. Just with a lot of patience!

[JasonACraft]

Oh no! This wasn't my intention at all... in fact quite the opposite, I think anyone could complete this project with only basic sewing skills. Just with a lot of patience!

of which i'm lacking both