Shouldn't need to be down proof since the spandex is only attached to the end of the UQ, and does not actually hold any down.
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Shouldn't need to be down proof since the spandex is only attached to the end of the UQ, and does not actually hold any down.
Thank you! Honestly, I didn't really know enough about the clew suspension to really consider it until after I made this one. I have since made my daughter an underquilt with CS Apex insulation, and...
Main difference being with the UQ protector, you can improve breathability of the UQ by only using it when conditions warrant it. Also, the UQ protector wouldn't be completely snug against the UQ, so...
I finally got to test my UQ in colder temps. I hung my hammock in my back yard the night before last, and slept comfortably (for the most part) all night with the temps starting at 41 degrees, and...
I actually ended up buying a Brother SE625, sewing/embroidery machine. Absolutely LOVE it. The needle defaults to the left, but you can easily select a standard straight stitch that places the needle...
Thank you!
Well, after my response above, I found the following video that should be watched by anyone considering the mule tape continuous loop option. This guy produces a repeatable failure in the mule tape...
Here's a look at the 2" straps I made, and how I hitch the mule tape to it. One end of the tree strap is simply folded over and sewn with one of my machine's multi step zigzag stitches designed for...
I use a Becket hitch. No hardware needed. Super quick, super secure, and super easy to undo and make adjustments. And for reference, I have made/used whoopie slings with a marlin spike to connect to...
I just made some tree saver straps out of 2" webbing from Dutch. Sewed loops in each end, for a finished length of 5'. To the free end, I attached a length of mule tape, also purchased from Dutch,...
Dollar store hack would be a regular stuff sack that's the approximate dimensions you want, and then get a couple of those punching balloons to inflate inside....
What are you hoping to achieve that you aren't getting with your current setup? I'm by no means an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I have a DIY double layer 11.5' hammock with knotty...
$359 at Wal-Mart. That being said, if you can't see any use for the embroidery feature, you can get an excellent sewing machine with the same features or more than this machine has for less than...
If you're really wanting to be tempted, just take a look at this playlist highlighting the many features this thing has...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGzz3_VP9G-fnWd5PP_XEX0Yg17r9OYMc
It will embroider any design you can find and download as long as it's 4" x 4" or smaller. There is apparently software that will allow you to piece larger patterns together with the aid of a...
Well, I haven't even received my new machine yet, and I've already upgraded, lol. I went to my local Wal-Mart on the way home from work this morning, and what did I see sitting on the shelf? The...
Well, I had been considering buying a new sewing machine after seeing the benefit of having a needle down feature, as well as throttle control, and was looking at a Brother Project Runway model for...
Very nice! Looks professionally done!
At least the USPS rates have been corrected. :scared:
Thank you! Hopefully it performs as good as it looks
Thank you! Your videos have helped me tremendously. The stuff sacks with different color draw string channels were made with your help. Definitely makes them stand out. The smaller double sided...
My machine has an electronic rheostat foot control, so I've never really given much thought to the adjustable speed control feature since my machine will sew at a snail's pace or full speed based on...
After watching nearly every video you've posted, I wish my machine had these features. Mine is an old singer from Wal-Mart that my wife bought several years ago but never even learned to use. I...
Thank you! I'll be testing it out next weekend on my kayaking/camping trip. Won't have terribly cold weather, but will be cool enough to need some bottom insulation.
The down was purchased from...
Have you had a chance to test or compare your RF to other brands yet? Is your RF still tightly compressed in the pillow it was shipped in?
This was precisely the point of my post. Thank you for recognizing and pointing that out. While I have only been a member here a few short months, I am a repeat customer who has spent several...
No, I accessed the site for the first time from a new tablet that I just purchased last month, so I don't think that's the issue. I've emailed Dutch as he requested. I'm sure he'll take care of it.
No, of course not. But other folks have mentioned that it showed USPS as $15 for them as well, but that it changed to a more reasonable shipping rate upon finalizing the order. Mine stayed at $15,...
Thanks for the quick response, Dutch. I'll shoot ya an email with my order info. Hopefully this helps you pinpoint the issue with your website.
My comment at 13 minutes after midnight was in response to someone suggesting I send Dutch an email. I merely presumed Dutch was active here and would see this post at some point. I was right. I...
Ok? I'm not real sure what you're trying to insinuate by posting my join date? Did I miss something?
I've been involved with internet forums long enough to know that when someone points out how...
The image I posted above was the emailed invoice / purchase confirmation I received after I had made the purchase.
Does Dutch not participate in this forum?
Unfortunately, I wasn't as lucky. I got the whole $15 charge...
Yeah, no kidding. Even that is considerably more than I think is a reasonable shipping fee. $15 for USPS?
Unless the president of the USA is gonna fly in and personally hand me this package the day before I ordered it, I think this is a tad bit excessive....
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/downproof-nylon-fabric-1/products/0-66-oz-membrane-10-taffeta-nylon-1
Oddly enough, I notice they have membrane 10 as one of the choices if you shop for...
Looking good! Are you going to sew a boxed end into the footbox?
Yep. It's a tedious, slow process, but not really as complicated as it sounds. Basically, you want to mark lines on your fabric to show where each baffle gets sewn. With a differential cut, the...
So, I have a question for the experts. Did I mess up by using Membrane 10 for both the inner and outer layers? I assumed that since it's certified down proof, that it would be more wind resistant,...
Thank you! It was by far the most complicated thing I've made so far. Prior to this, my DIY has consisted of an apron for my wife, a double layer hammock, two Climashield Apex blankets, and a few...
Well, after much procrastination, I finally decided to go through with my plans of making a down under quilt. I originate only planned on making one with about 3" of loft, but decided to use my 3.5"...
I used the calculator from this thread. I decided a 44" wide UQ would be sufficient. If you look at my results, you'll see the wall around the quilt is figured into the outer layer. You can see...
So, I'm finally about to bite the bullet and attempt my first UQ. According to the calculator, my outer shell fabric needs to be 62.46 inches wide for a 48" wide UQ with 3" baffle height. Problem...
Less than 400FP?!? For 850FP advertised? Did you buy this from Rose Feather or a third party? I would be interested in knowing the details of your test where you came to that conclusion. It just...
If RF tests and certifies their down fill through IDFL labs, I wonder why there's so much variance in the assessments of suspected fill power here? I wonder if a double blind test would give the...
I guess the $64k question is, given your findings, is the WL worth nearly double the cost of the RF? Or, I guess the better way of wording it, given your findings, if you build another quilt, will...
I will get missed stitches occasionally when my needle gets dull, but they don't look anything like this. They simply look like the machine took a long step between stitches. I've even had my machine...
Yep, and many times you won't even realize the thread isn't in the tension discs since they're mostly hidden from view, generally within the first slot in the front before the thread goes back up to...
I haven't read all the responses, so I don't know if this has been suggested, but it looks like you may be threading the machine with the presser foot down. The top thread tension discs close when...