All Done! 8' reflect-it for guylines, Dutch's continuous ridgeline. Moroccean Blue to go with my blue Sparrow (And blue Aether 85, and blue rain coat, and blue down vest, and etc.)
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My DIY Winter12!
All Done! 8' reflect-it for guylines, Dutch's continuous ridgeline. Moroccean Blue to go with my blue Sparrow (And blue Aether 85, and blue rain coat, and blue down vest, and etc.)
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Very nice. Is that a grosgrain ridge line?
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Yes, I forgot to mention that. I used 7/8 grosgrain. My mother-in-law actually made it for me. Guy line pockets in the reinforcements, too
Which fabric did you go with?
Now that's a tarp. Tell mother-in-law - good job!
I went with the silpoly, and I bought the pre-cut kit so I didn't have to make those cuts. It's a LOT of fabric!
The only issue is that I don't know what kind of thread she used. I didn't know it mattered until after it was done I read somewhere someone saying to use polyester on outdoor gear :/ Did I make a big mistake?
I'm going to add Kam Snaps to the doors to keep them shut, and panel pulls, too
Last edited by Donfish06; 04-19-2017 at 10:38.
Have you asked her what she used? Most thread on the market is polyester, and should hold up just fine (as will nylon thread). If your MIL confesses to having used cotton thread, you can probably increase its lifespan by coating all the stitches with seam sealer or 100% silicone diluted with mineral spirits.Originally Posted by Donfish06
Or you can ask your mother-in-law to pick all the seams and re-sew the whole thing!
Looks good!
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She said polyester! I don't know why I didn't ask lol
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