DIY UQ measurements from a blanket to a down UQ with baffles?

[Armor Like Fire]

Hey guys viper here,
Im sure your guys tiered of me posting about a UQ, but I've almost gotmit figuered out it seems like then I can stop asking so many questins

So today I took an old regular blanket and cut it to side 48x75in.
And that seems to be a pretty perfect fit. (Assuming the UQ is so post to stick up a few inches above your hammock when your laying in it?)

So if that's right what I just said I am wanting the finished measurements of 48x75 for my down UQ I'm wanting to make a 0-20deg bag either works.
But obviously I can't just cut the downpropfmfor fabric to 48x75in because I have to account for the baffles taking more fabric. So say I went with 3 inch high buy 5 inches wide, baffles noseaum baffles. I really suck at math and figuring out measurements, so does anyone know how big I would need to cut the raw pieces of down proof fabric? Bottom and top piece? And probably use a 1inch hem around all sides of raw fabric before sewn togeather.
How does this sound so far and does anyone have an idea of how I can calculate the fabric size I need? Thanks a tone guys!

[Lost_Biker]

Hey Viper. I don't think you'll want to use a blanket for a down uq - down will likely leak out everywhere. Blankets aren't woven tightly enough.

If you wanted to use a synthetic insulation, then a blanket would probably work.

As for size, thats close to what I use as an inner sheet for my uq's. Don't forget to have a seam allowance - usually 1 " all the way around.

Use this calculator - it tells you everything you need. https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=53701

[Armor Like Fire]

Hey Viper. I don't think you'll want to use a blanket for a down uq - down will likely leak out everywhere. Blankets aren't woven tightly enough.

If you wanted to use a synthetic insulation, then a blanket would probably work.

As for size, thats close to what I use as an inner sheet for my uq's. Don't forget to have a seam allowance - usually 1 " all the way around.

Use this calculator - it tells you everything you need. https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=53701

Haha yah I know I'm not using a blanket to out my down into, I was using a la let to try and hang it under my hammock so I can get a rough idea of how big I want my UQ I'm going to make needs to be alright ill check out the link thanks!

[Armor Like Fire]

Hey Viper. I don't think you'll want to use a blanket for a down uq - down will likely leak out everywhere. Blankets aren't woven tightly enough.

If you wanted to use a synthetic insulation, then a blanket would probably work.

As for size, thats close to what I use as an inner sheet for my uq's. Don't forget to have a seam allowance - usually 1 " all the way around.

Use this calculator - it tells you everything you need. https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=53701

Yah I read that link it takes me to over and over I'm not s,art enough to figuer it out, maybe I should just make a Inscletex one >_>

[DivaB]

Maybe information overload? You sound a bit like me. I tend to make things harder than they need to be, and I have to walk a way a bit and come back to it after a couple of days.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=51560

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=52163

[mattyg]

there is an excel spreadsheet that you can open and it has the info for you its at the bottom of the first post. or you can click on the link in lost bikers post that says underquilts.com and look at what he has. he makes the shell you stuff it and sew the end shut.

[mattyg]

there is a google doc link if you dont have excel just plug in the numbers and it tells you all you need.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...lBEQi1NMlR5S0E

[Lost_Biker]

there is an excel spreadsheet that you can open and it has the info for you its at the bottom of the first post. or you can click on the link in lost bikers post that says underquilts.com and look at what he has. he makes the shell you stuff it and sew the end shut.

there is a google doc link if you dont have excel just plug in the numbers and it tells you all you need.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...lBEQi1NMlR5S0E

Thanks for posting these, mattyg!

[Lost_Biker]

Yah I read that link it takes me to over and over I'm not s,art enough to figuer it out, maybe I should just make a Inscletex one >_>

Don't give up - I started out the same way - and it takes awhile for it to click. I and other forum members will help you thru it.

Note - your not dumb, stupid or anything else - we're here to help you understand if it's at all possible. This is all new to you and others just starting out and you will "get it" soon enough.

Ask questions - THATS how you learn!

[Armor Like Fire]

Maybe information overload? You sound a bit like me. I tend to make things harder than they need to be, and I have to walk a way a bit and come back to it after a couple of days.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=51560

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=52163

Yah that's probably it on the link your crushed taffeta hammock is it pollymor nylon?