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    Sil-Poly Tarp

    I will venturing into a DIY project this weekend making 2 sil-poly tarps. Is there a special size needle needed for this?

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    Try #10 or #12 Schmetz Microtex. I bought #11 Schmetz quilting needles and also #11 Schmetz Universal needles extra for this purpose but have not tried it yet. I will sew my silnylon tarp with Mara 70 or Tera 80.

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    Cool thanks. I have the Mara 70 thread as well.

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    Well I made tarps for my hubby & I this weekend. Pics to follow when I can hang them. It's raining right now & I don't feel like getting wet right now.
    It's not about the destination but about the journey.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sjlawrence View Post
    Well I made tarps for my hubby & I this weekend. Pics to follow when I can hang them. It's raining right now & I don't feel like getting wet right now.
    Just take the picture from UNDER the tarp. It should be dry there. Right?
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    Looking forward to the pictures.

    On my "to do" list. Have the materials and desire but not the time right now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MAD777 View Post
    Just take the picture from UNDER the tarp. It should be dry there. Right?
    Ha ha. True. But I still have to go out to set it up. It's a lounge around the house kind of day. Pics to come this week.
    It's not about the destination but about the journey.

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    Here's my tarp. Will post the hubby's when he puts his up.
    It's not about the destination but about the journey.

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    Wow that looks nice. I would like to hang under it. Picture form UNDER the tarp please.

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    Here's a corner. I added linelocks via lashit and Lawson glow line for my guy lines.
    It's not about the destination but about the journey.

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