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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Needle and thread feller.
    Basic Needle Sewing.....
    https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...dle+and+thread
    Or Gorilla Tape in a pinch.
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    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    One last question. Should a seamstress use a different type of thread? Like Nylon?

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    I use poly thread for all my sewing. Looks like a straightforward fix if you know your way around a sewing machine. It could pull a bit tighter at that spot depending on how much slack there was at that spot to begin with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TrailSlug View Post
    Except a veil isn't connected on all sides with a bit of pressure on the sides ...
    Have you seen a bride lately??? They gots pressure comin' for all sides.

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    Sorry about your hammock---but to put it in perspective, its not the end of the world! (it just feel s like it!) It was just the bug net--its not structural. And even if it was, the ridge runner is pretty rugged--my double layer rr has had a hole in one of the hammock body layers for about 4 years now--I put a gorilla tape patch over the top and check it every now and then to see if its getting bigger. I would sew it up by hand or put some tape over the bug net damage. Gear is meant to be used, and there will be lots of wear and tear.
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    If there isn't a lot of stress on that part, you might get away with just using a handful of mini binder clips to close the gap. It's just a temporary measure until you have downtime and can repair it. A local seamstress might be OK but the guys a WB know their gear, have all the right material, and I'm guessing they will have the highest quality repair.

    That being said, it's just camping gear. It gets ripped, torn, poked, etc. I've got quilts with several patches on them. Not pretty, but functional. My backpacks have rips in the mesh but not big enough to worry about. Used gear is the sign that you are out there using the gear and not a noob. Take pride in the repair.

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    For a "temporary" fix, an extra piece of webbing stitched over the tear would reduce the possibility that it will add stress to that corner, rather than trying to pull the edges together and overlap them.

    (Of course if it works well, it could turn out to be permanent!)

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    Man what a bummer, that's painful to see. Here's my two cents if your still looking for suggestions..

    Like you, the last thing i'd want to do is send it back to Brandon and be without my hammock for who knows how long.
    I would use a piece of grosgrain to close the tear. This would allow you to fold a small hem on the bug net for better reinforcement, and not have to worry about adding stress or tension post repairs.
    On the bright side, despite the damage, you can still hang until the repair is made. you're only at risk for bug invasions..

    Apologies if this is makes no sense, still waking up..

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