stuffing diy down underquilts

[mhrands]

I have a quick question for stuffing the baffles when making a down underquilt, what is the best/ most efficient way of doing it. I dont want to end up looking like Harry from Home Alone

[Mileage]

Move veeeerrrryyyy slloowwllyy. And dont breath.

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[rais'n hammock]

I prefer the "down eductor" method.
https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/33573/

[mhrands]

thanks for that info looks like it will make it much easier, this may be a dumb question but do I really need the baffles or can I sew channels in the fabric like the costco throw blankets?

[HOGShop]

This is a video I made you might be interested in. I definitely like the 'venturi' system or shopvac with a piece of noseeum mesh on the tube to trap the down in the Shopvac tube.


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[Billy Goat]

thanks for that info looks like it will make it much easier, this may be a dumb question but do I really need the baffles or can I sew channels in the fabric like the costco throw blankets?

It all depends on your desired temp rating you are going for. If you're after something rated for 40 or so or warmer, you can just sew it through. If you are looking to go colder, baffles will be very much advised. Sewn through construction for around freezing and below will allow for cold spots where the stitching is.

[scrope]

[QUOTE=Mileage;1808271]Move veeeerrrryyyy slloowwllyy. And dont breath.


What he said. Also do it in the bathroom/bathtub to wrangle all the downy goodness that wants to fly away. Doing it by handfull isn't really that bad if you go slow.

[scrope]

thanks for that info looks like it will make it much easier, this may be a dumb question but do I really need the baffles or can I sew channels in the fabric like the costco throw blankets?

Doing an UQ with baffles isn't really that hard but it will take a bit more time. Make sure you cut the baffles to a consistent width (or buy them pre-cut). Draw lines on your quilt where you baffles are to be sewn (I use sewing chalk in a wheel).

Yeah, I know it's more work but if I'm making a custom UQ I want it to be a good insulator (or I'd just use a Costco quilt).

[mhrands]

ive looked at dutch's precut baffle material, the highest is 3.5" do i need to cut 5" if I want that much loft?

[scrope]

ive looked at dutch's precut baffle material, the highest is 3.5" do i need to cut 5" if I want that much loft?

Probably not. It depends on how much of a seam allowance you need. I come from a quilting background so I use a 1/4" seam allowance so if I was using the 3.5" baffle material it would end up with a 3" loft (3.5 - 0.25 - 0.25 = 3). A lot of people use a 1/2" or even a 1" seam allowance which might be easier for a beginner but requires more material.

Start with your desired loft, add 2 X the seam allowance and that's the width you need.