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Adding a zipper to a Costco quilt

Jill81

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I love my Costco down quilt — it’s super lightweight and warm and at about $/€35 very inexpensive too. But I thought it would be handy to be able to use it as a sleeping bag so I’ve added a full length lightweight zipper, at a cost of less than $/€5. This makes it considerably warmer than using snaps or Velcro and it can still be opened up completely and used as a quilt.
To make this you need about 3 yards/meters of what’s called “continuous zip”, available at sewing stores, and a zipper foot on your machine. The trick to being able to open the quilt up completely once the zip is installed is to leave a little “tail” at the very end, (see photo). Also make sure that the zipper pull tab is running in the correct direction, from the top (head end) down, otherwise you’ll never get out of the thing.😉
Okay, maybe this is not a project for a novice sewer but maybe you have a friend who sews?

😊KEEP CALM AND SEW ON!😊


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Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
I have a rumpl down throw—this would be a great add! Thanks
 
I love my Costco down quilt — it’s super lightweight and warm and at about $/€35 very inexpensive too. But I thought it would be handy to be able to use it as a sleeping bag so I’ve added a full length lightweight zipper, at a cost of less than $/€5. This makes it considerably warmer than using snaps or Velcro and it can still be opened up completely and used as a quilt.
To make this you need about 3 yards/meters of what’s called “continuous zip”, available at sewing stores, and a zipper foot on your machine. The trick to being able to open the quilt up completely once the zip is installed is to leave a little “tail” at the very end, (see photo). Also make sure that the zipper pull tab is running in the correct direction, from the top (head end) down, otherwise you’ll never get out of the thing.😉
Okay, maybe this is not a project for a novice sewer but maybe you have a friend who sews?

😊KEEP CALM AND SEW ON!😊


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What a great idea! We went when it was a bit warmer so I just used a sleeping bag liner- like a sleeping bag but no zipper so you have to crawl in and out. Because my feet get hot and I always have to get up in the middle of the night, I opened the bottom and but a hem in it so that my toe could hook on the hem and pull it down. So when I got up to go to the bathroom I just pulled it up to my waist and walked to the bathroom then pulled it down when I got back in bed.
 
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I love my Costco down quilt — it’s super lightweight and warm and at about $/€35 very inexpensive too. But I thought it would be handy to be able to use it as a sleeping bag so I’ve added a full length lightweight zipper, at a cost of less than $/€5. This makes it considerably warmer than using snaps or Velcro and it can still be opened up completely and used as a quilt.
To make this you need about 3 yards/meters of what’s called “continuous zip”, available at sewing stores, and a zipper foot on your machine. The trick to being able to open the quilt up completely once the zip is installed is to leave a little “tail” at the very end, (see photo). Also make sure that the zipper pull tab is running in the correct direction, from the top (head end) down, otherwise you’ll never get out of the thing.😉
Okay, maybe this is not a project for a novice sewer but maybe you have a friend who sews?

😊KEEP CALM AND SEW ON!😊


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I have been searching Costco store and online and have not found anything like this!!
 
I love my Costco down quilt — it’s super lightweight and warm and at about $/€35 very inexpensive too. But I thought it would be handy to be able to use it as a sleeping bag so I’ve added a full length lightweight zipper, at a cost of less than $/€5. This makes it considerably warmer than using snaps or Velcro and it can still be opened up completely and used as a quilt.
To make this you need about 3 yards/meters of what’s called “continuous zip”, available at sewing stores, and a zipper foot on your machine. The trick to being able to open the quilt up completely once the zip is installed is to leave a little “tail” at the very end, (see photo). Also make sure that the zipper pull tab is running in the correct direction, from the top (head end) down, otherwise you’ll never get out of the thing.😉
Okay, maybe this is not a project for a novice sewer but maybe you have a friend who sews?

😊KEEP CALM AND SEW ON!😊


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Brilliant! Do you realize you could sell these enhanced quilts for double your investment? Once you figure the process out, wait for an order, go to Costco, buy the quilt and fulfill the order.

I am interested. Is there a color choice? Also, what are the finished interior dimensions?
 
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
I’ve also used a Costco down throw that I added snaps to. I like your idea of a zipper even better. Thanks for sharing. Amazon carries the extract same throw in four colors at a bit of a higher price.

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Brilliant! Do you realize you could sell these enhanced quilts for double your investment? Once you figure the process out, wait for an order, go to Costco, buy the quilt and fulfill the order.

I am interested. Is there a color choice? Also, what are the finished interior dimensions?
The one I bought from Costco had an Eddie Bauer tag on it but it was exactly the same dimensions (60 x 70 inches) and weight as the more commonly sold Black Diamond brand, which can be found on Amazon.com now.
Once the zipper is installed the dimensions are 30 inches wide by 70 inches long, or 76 x 178 cm, so not overly long or generous but it works for me.
Cheers,
Jill
 
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
I sewed on a six inch piece of ribbon at about knee level on both sides, and tied them together. It prevents the quilt from slithering off. I can wrap it around my sleep sheet/liner or use it stand alone. I've stayed toasty warm and can let air in when it gets too warm.
 
I’ve also used a Costco down throw that I added snaps to. I like your idea of a zipper even better. Thanks for sharing. Amazon carries the extract same throw in four colors at a bit of a higher price.

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If you don't have a COSTCO nearby Brits can find them on eBay at £21.69 and eBay in the USA have loads at around $32

I used KAM snaps to make mine.
 
€2,-/day will present your project to thousands of visitors each day. All interested in the Camino de Santiago.
I soooooo wish I could buy two for my sister and me, planning for starting the vdlp in 6 weeks! I live in The Netherlands and just can’t find those here, or a shop that ships to this country 😕
 
I soooooo wish I could buy two for my sister and me, planning for starting the vdlp in 6 weeks! I live in The Netherlands and just can’t find those here, or a shop that ships to this country 😕
Just a thought - do you know anybody coming to the UK, specifically Kent, in the next few weeks?
 
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I soooooo wish I could buy two for my sister and me, planning for starting the vdlp in 6 weeks! I live in The Netherlands and just can’t find those here, or a shop that ships to this country 😕
I have a couple of extra Costco blankets - brand new, but I'm afraid that the shipping would be prohibitively expensive. :(
 
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What a great idea! I sewed velcro onto mine but I love the idea of the zipper! The velcro is super noisy when you want to open it and it's kinda scratchy too!
 
I soooooo wish I could buy two for my sister and me, planning for starting the vdlp in 6 weeks! I live in The Netherlands and just can’t find those here, or a shop that ships to this country 😕

This one does ship to the Netherlands:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Packable...m=333097841915&_trksid=p2047675.c100037.m2107

No import charges for the time being, as the UK is still pre-Brexit.


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€2,-/day will present your project to thousands of visitors each day. All interested in the Camino de Santiago.
Brilliant! Do you realize you could sell these enhanced quilts for double your investment? Once you figure the process out, wait for an order, go to Costco, buy the quilt and fulfill the order.

I am interested. Is there a color choice? Also, what are the finished interior dimensions?
Its 60X70 inches (152cmX177CM) so figure its half when a sleeping bag. Have seeing only in blue.
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
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Thanks all!
I manager to buy two and I even received them already!
They seem very thin, or is it me? I find it hard to imaginaire they are warm enough?
But ik you all way they are... Then I have to believe you don’t I :)
I’m going to think about ho to close it. I saw several options. Funding a sipper that long seems hard. Velcro is noisy someone mentioned. Hmmm.... 🤔
 
Thanks all!
I manager to buy two and I even received them already!
They seem very thin, or is it me? I find it hard to imaginaire they are warm enough?
But ik you all way they are... Then I have to believe you don’t I :)
I’m going to think about ho to close it. I saw several options. Funding a sipper that long seems hard. Velcro is noisy someone mentioned. Hmmm.... 🤔

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