Climashield Top Quilt and Under Quilt Build

**theclark5** · 05-19-2015, 22:21

After a lot of research and the go gettem attitude of forum members jumped right in and made 5 under quilts and 2 top quilts for friends and family. Again appreciate all the info provided by members. The build info is a gathering from many previous members.

What I learned:
1. Make sure that when you pin the layers you pin ALL the layers. Nothing worse than inverting and finding 1 layer did not get sewn

2. Sewing zipper to top quilt was most frustrating. 1st one just sewed the zipper straight to the fabric. The thickness of it made this a bit tough. 2nd one I left the bottom sides open and used that area to invert then sewed the zipper to the opening using the method of placing the edge of fabric to the edge of the zipper then rotate zipper over and sew again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BruF6Hk9NU (5 1/2 min mark). Unfortunately this didn't allow me to easily incorporate the insulation and it slipped into the quilt more than I would want. If I where to do it again I would probably do the same but invert and sew the edges and insulation together after inverting the quilt then use this zipper sew on method.

Love to hear others thoughts on easier or better ways. Wish I could figure out how HG does it for my sweet down quilt.

3. I liked the addition of the silk blanket binding on the top of the one quilt. It hid the edge well and hey who doesn't like running your fingers and face with a "blankie" when out in the woods with scary critters?! (the child in me)

4. Finally for all those waiting just do it. Really much easier than we think. Your sewing can look terrible but noone sees it because it gets inverted. The cutting and pinning is the long and hard part. Sewing is easy.

Materials:
Insulation- Climashield 5 oz and 7.5 oz (RSBTR)
Fabric Underquilts- 1.0 Hyper D (RSBTR)
Fabric Top Quilts- 1.0 Hyper D outside and .66 membrane (RSBTR)
1.9 oz ripstop for channels
Bling- Dutch

Weights Underquilts
5 oz climashield is 20oz
7.5 oz climashield is 26oz

Synthetic Underquilt Instructions.pdf
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Weight top quilts 5oz climashield- 23oz
Synthetic Top Quilt Instructions.pdf
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**latriper** · 05-19-2015, 22:32

That is some outstanding looking gear! Very well done. Congratulations!

**Gravity** · 05-19-2015, 23:08

Thanks for sharing, great diagram...

Could you give more details about how to sew the strips that will eventually form the side and top channels?

Is the turning inside out trick to hide the stitching? Couldn't we just sandwich the CS between two layers of silnylon, sew the perimeter, leaving a couple of inches of fabric to make the channels with gross grain? Similar to what is done here: http://diygearsupply.com/diy-guides/...q-lowres/#main

**theclark5** · 05-19-2015, 23:54

Originally Posted by Gravity

Thanks for sharing, great diagram...

Could you give more details about how to sew the strips that will eventually form the side and top channels?

Is the turning inside out trick to hide the stitching? Couldn't we just sandwich the CS between two layers of silnylon, sew the perimeter, leaving a couple of inches of fabric to make the channels with gross grain? Similar to what is done here: http://diygearsupply.com/diy-guides/...q-lowres/#main

Hem edges and fold the 3" fabric (I used 1.9 oz ripstop) in half. I ironed this to keep a fold. Then place the folded edge to the middle of the fabric (cut edges would be flush with the fabric)

Yes you can do it the method you mentioned. I tried that on scrap material and just felt like I got a cleaner finish and the 1.9 is lighter than grosgrain.

**latriper** · 05-20-2015, 00:05

I would definitely stay away from the grosgrain, especially on the end channels. I tried it on one of my first quilts and had a harder time cinching the ends. YMMV.

**Gravity** · 05-20-2015, 13:59

Originally Posted by theclark5

Hem edges and fold the 3" fabric (I used 1.9 oz ripstop) in half. I ironed this to keep a fold. Then place the folded edge to the middle of the fabric (cut edges would be flush with the fabric)

Yes you can do it the method you mentioned. I tried that on scrap material and just felt like I got a cleaner finish and the 1.9 is lighter than grosgrain.

OK, now it is clear, thanks!

**theclark5** · 05-20-2015, 14:38

Originally Posted by latriper

I would definitely stay away from the grosgrain, especially on the end channels. I tried it on one of my first quilts and had a harder time cinching the ends. YMMV.

Agreed. If you allow about 3/4" channel the ripstop works well.

**n1njam0nk3y** · 09-26-2015, 00:55

this is awesome thank you!

**Jucee** · 10-14-2016, 12:19

TC5, I just came across this thread of yours. Very informative. I want to attempt an UQ and TQ from Climashield. Thank you so much for posting. Also, in re-searching for this very post from when I first came across it earlier this morning you seem to have many posts which are very helpful. This is a great forum.

**Jucee** · 10-14-2016, 12:34

Some questions for you TC5. Although I think the photo IMG_0723.jpg answers them. This particular photo is not exact to the .pdf you shared, so;
1. I'm assuming we can eliminate the .5" grosgrain loops since you put in a channel along the long end?
2. Have you ever tried not using the long channels and using the grosgrain loops instead?
Thank you.