This guide will walk you through the steps on how to make your own windsock decoys.
Materials Needed
- Tyvek Sheets or Rolls: Best choice is DuPont Tyvek 14xx series — soft, fabric-like, drapeable, and print-friendly. Available in rolls or large sheets.
- Scissors or Utility Knife: For cutting Tyvek to shape.
- Sewing Machine: To stitch the Tyvek panels together.
- Strapping Tape: Forms the collar; recommended width is 12 mm or wider.
- Black Matte Grommets: For securing fiberglass stakes during assembly.
- Stencil or Templates: For painting patterns onto finished decoys.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create a Template
- Draw or print the body bag template.
- Both front and back panels are identical.
- Punch 3–4 drainage holes into the back panel for water release.
2. Cut the Tyvek
- Lay Tyvek flat and trace the template with a permanent marker.
- Cut carefully with scissors or a utility knife.
- Use a hole punch to make drainage holes (ideal diameter: ⅓″ or larger).
3. Sew the Windsock
- Stitch the two panels together on a sewing machine.
- Ensure the sleek/flat side faces inward so the outside won’t look shiny.
- Cut strapping tape to length, stitch its ends together to form a circle, and sew it into the body’s opening.
- If using 12 mm tape, fold 15 mm of Tyvek over it to conceal the tape neatly.
4. Attach the Grommets
- Punch two holes into the collar (one at the front, one at the back).
- Secure grommets with a manual grommet press.
5. Paint Your Decoy
- Place stencil over the windsock and apply aerosol spray paint.
- Snow Goose decoys are the easiest to start with.
- Allow to dry: 30 minutes in the sun or 1 hour indoors.
Finished Product
Your windsock decoy body bag is now complete. Use your own stakes and backbones for deployment, or purchase ready-made accessories.
💡 Tip: If DIY feels too time-consuming, our printed Snow Goose windsock decoy body bags are available for $19.99 per dozen, shipping included.
Conclusion
Building your own Tyvek windsock decoys is a fun, cost-effective way to boost your hunting spread. With a little time, creativity, and effort, you’ll have realistic, durable decoys ready for the field. Enjoy the project — and the hunt!
📩 Contact Us: Have questions while making your own decoys? Reach out anytime — we’re happy to help!nomical way to enhance your hunting experience. With a little creativity and effort, you can produce realistic and effective decoys that will stand the test of time. Enjoy the process and the results of your DIY project!
