How much length does TQ footbox take

[wwk10]

In other words,
If a finished TQ is 76" long, how long is it when the footbox is cinched?

or

If I'm 72" how long does my TQ need to be to cover my head when the footbox is cinched?

[gargoyle]

I say 14", that would be including seam allowance for raw fabric dimensions.
So, your heigth + 14". This can vary depending on your seams, shoe size and width of quilt near the foot.
Clear as mud?

[wwk10]

That's more than I guessed. A six foot man would need an 82" TQ?

[kayak karl]

No, the TQ doesn't fold up. it folds over and is seamed 14" or so up.



Just an example.

JRB has an option where those seams are Velcro.

you have reached the end of my sewing knowledge

[wwk10]

I asked the question poorly, but I think I see the answer in the picture.
I was wondering if you needed to add a little lenth to allow for the cinching.

[kayak karl]

I asked the question poorly, but I think I see the answer in the picture.
I was wondering if you needed to add a little lenth to allow for the cinching.

i measured my quilt flat 6' 6". then stood in it and pulled it up and came to 6' 3". so it lost 3". hope this helps. probable less if laying down.

[wwk10]

Thanks Kayak. Thats what I was looking for. I am not even close to being a gram weenie, but I am now at least aware of weight and volume. So now I worry about every inch and oz. before I start a project.