IX UQ Complete!

[inabag]

First off I would like to thank MacEntyre for spending the time to provide me feedback on my plans and overall instruction and advise. The UQ would not have turned out as well as it did without his input.

The plan is below:
Finished Dimensions: 54"L x 44"W
Finished Weight: Hoping for 10oz, 12oz with optional IX layer.

Layer 4: IX Optional for Cold Weather
Starting dimensions: 56"L x 43"W
Darts Side (Affects Length): x4 1.5" x 6" = 6" loss
Darts End (Affects Width): x2 1.5" x 6" = 3" loss
Finished dimensions: 50"L x 40"W

Layer 3: SB/IX (Combine SB/IX together by sewing edges before darting)
Starting dimensions: 56"L x 43"W
Darts Side (Affects Length): x4 1.5" x 6" = 6" loss
Darts End (Affects Width): x2 1.5" x 6" = 3" loss
Finished dimensions: 50"L x 40"W

Layer 2: IX
Starting dimensions: 58"L x 51"W
Darts Side (Affects Length): x4 1.5" x 6" = 6" loss
Darts End (Affects Width): x2 1.5" x 6" = 3" loss
Pleats (Affects Width): 6 x 1/2" = 6" loss
Finished dimensions: 52"L X 42"W

Layer 1: M90
Starting dimensions: 60"L x 47"W
Darts Side (Affects Length): x4 1.5" x 6" = 6" loss
Darts End (Affects Width): x2 1.5" x 6" = 3" loss
Finished dimensions: 54"L x 44W

Materials:
4 yards insultex
2 yards shell M90
20ft 1.5" gross grain
24ft 3/32nd shock cord
4 cordlocks
2 #1 sbiners
Total cost: $50ish.

Result:
I started at about 3pm on Saturday and worked fairly non stop until about 10pm. I put in another hour or so on Sunday, and another hour last night testing and tweaking the shock cord suspension.

Here are some pictures of the process and testing:




















Happy with the results considering my knowledge and DIY skill level. Between doing the Climashield TQ and this project I have learned a lot and my sewing IS getting better. Just need to slow down a bit more and think about all the possibilities before deciding on a course of action. Sometimes I make the process harder then it should be.

End dimensions actually ended up being closer to 52"L x 42"W. Lost a little bit during sewing and the differential cut gave me a little trouble.

I tested it myself, but ended up having my son (in the pics) lay in it so I could really see how it fit and adjust the end and side cordlocks. It seems to seal up good especially at the head end, and decently at the foot end. Depends on the lay. The sides actually come up over the hammock sides, so tightening those down pulled everything in and it seemed tight.

The suspension is just shock cord in the side channels that I have connected to the hammock ridgeline with tiny sbiners. It feels right, but if I should be doing it a different way please let me know.

I will be taking this with me on a 4 day trip in two weeks, so that will be the true test.

Thanks again for all the great knowledge on this forum. Without reading and being inspired by others I could never have done this!

[raiffnuke]

Nice looking work!

[Redoleary]

Hey that looks great, nice job.

[koaloha05]

Nice job! Found with IX uq like most uq the perimeter seal is really important regarding keeping you warm. If you feel a cooling effect from a leak on a calm night imagine a windy night without any tarp protection.

[Girotogo]

Very nice. Can a so, so sewer make one of these?

[MAD777]

Impressive design AND execution!
Well done on both points!

[inabag]

Very nice. Can a so, so sewer make one of these?

I am not sure I could even consider myself a so, so sewer! I am learning though. Just take your time and think it through and you can do it. If I can, anyone can.

[Les Rust]

Looks good. Looking forward to hearing how it works for you. I'm a DIYer myself and am definitely considering the best route to take to an UQ in the future.

[dragon360]

Great job! On top of my own DIY list.

[sclittlefield]

Great looking quilt. Keep a good seal and you'll be good to go. Nicely done.