DIY Climashield Apex UQ

[V_Allen]

Today we're going to make a Climashield Apex UQ. This will be in several posts due to the limits on posting images.

This UQ will be built using the "inside out" method. A very fast and simple way to make an uq.

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First you need 2 pieces of material - it doesn't need to be down proof. I use plain 1.1oz ripstop with DWR treatment.

Decide on what size you want the UQ. A full length is 72" long by 44-46" wide. A torso length is 48-60" long and 44-46" wide. It can be as long or wide as you want.

Lets say you want a full length. Cut 2 pieces of ripstop to 74" long by 48" wide. The extra 2 inches is for seam allowance - 1 inch all the way around.

Most ripstop has a shiny side and a dull side. You want the dull sides to face each other.

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Dull side
Dull side
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Now cut your Climashield Apex to the same dimensions as the ripstop.

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We need some channels for the suspension so cut 4 pieces of material - two pieces 3" wide by 44" long and 2 pieces 3" wide by 72" long. Do a 1" roll hem on the ends, fold in half and sew the edges together 1/4" from the edge.

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Next we pin everything together in part 2.