Hey guys, I am a complete nube when it comes to making quilts--------working on an UQ right now--------what is the best/easiest way to cut baffles? (fold and cut, lay each one out individually, etc?) Looks so simple, but.......................
Hey guys, I am a complete nube when it comes to making quilts--------working on an UQ right now--------what is the best/easiest way to cut baffles? (fold and cut, lay each one out individually, etc?) Looks so simple, but.......................
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There was a thread, about a year ago, that showed a technique. You fold over you netting as many times as the number of baffles you need. Pin this together well. Then cut through the whole stack with a rotary cutter.
I haven't tried this myself, but it does sound promising. I simply mark my baffle spacing on a single layer of netting and make multiple cuts along a metal straight edge with my rotary cutter.
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An alternative to cutting it yourself would be to buy the baffle material pre-cut from Dutch. A little bit less DIY-ish, but if you're making your first UQ, a little "cheat" like this can be helpful.
You can buy it in 3 widths, depending on the temp rating you are going for.
http://dutchwaregear.com/no-see-um-baffle-material.html
Does anyone know what widths roughly yield what temperature ratings? I
'm planning a DIY TQ project but am the least knowledgable in this area.
Plus one on the stuff from Dutch. Works great and saves some hassle. Here is a link to dream hammocks loft chart
[URL]www.dream-hammock.com/DownLoftTemp.html[URL]
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Not sure that link is working. Sorry I'm on my phone.
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Heres a link to the video.
How to cut baffles.
Or buy them precut from Dutch.
Iz, baffles can be any heigth. 2-3" is pretty standard. 4"+ is for a winter quilt.
The quality of down will also dictate the fill weight needed and warmth provided.
Plenty of how-to's in the DIY forum. Most of them state what size baffles they used.
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+1 on folding/pinning/rotary cutting
make sure and lay down a straight edge to run your rotary cutter down. Measure the halfway point at both ends and some in between and lay the straight edge along the measured points.
I agree, it was recommended to me to buy the baffling material and I was glad I did. With all the cutting and measuring that goes into an UQ, it's a great way to save a little bit of hassle.Originally Posted by polymath2718
An alternative to cutting it yourself would be to buy the baffle material pre-cut from Dutch. A little bit less DIY-ish, but if you're making your first UQ, a little "cheat" like this can be helpful.
You can buy it in 3 widths, depending on the temp rating you are going for.
http://dutchwaregear.com/no-see-um-baffle-material.html
check out CatSplats "DIY differential cut underquilt calculator." There's a temp calculator on there as well. Man, if I had a nickel for every time I've recommended this thread...I love that thing.
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