Dutchware DIY tarp kit......Help

[Mgl01]

I just finished the tarp kit from RBTR. I used a sewing machine with just the regular foot on it. It was pretty easy, just go super slow and double check everything. I did not use pins or tape just my hands to hold it in place. One of the biggest things I found was make sure you set your machine up so that it stops with the needle in the down position. This holds everything in place while you adjust, move etc.

What company is RBTR?

[donig]

What company is RBTR?

Ripstop by the roll

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[Mgl01]

Ripstop by the roll

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I was actually just checking out that website. And checking out jellyfish YouTube channel to check projects out. I think I'm going to make a bag or something just to get a fell for sewing on a machine.

[donig]

I was actually just checking out that website. And checking out jellyfish YouTube channel to check projects out. I think I'm going to make a bag or something just to get a fell for sewing on a machine.

...and so the obsession begins.

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[Crazytown3]

I was actually just checking out that website. And checking out jellyfish YouTube channel to check projects out. I think I'm going to make a bag or something just to get a fell for sewing on a machine.

That's how I started too. Welcome to the rat hole.

[Mgl01]

That's how I started too. Welcome to the rat hole.

Now I just need to talk my GF into letting me use her Sewing machine more. lol

[TominMN]

Now I just need to talk my GF into letting me use her Sewing machine more. lol

Make something for her...

[archie]

Make something for her...

Ask her to do the sewing for you.
You’ll learn something valuable.

[ObdewlaX]

I chose a tarp kit from Dutchware for a first my DIY project & it was pretty straight forward. I chose a custom print in the Xenon Sil .9 fabric, and made a few mistakes as you would expect, but it came out pretty good in the end, even with my limited sewing skills.

Go for it!

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/148144-First-Real-DIY-Project-Let-It-Rain

[8675309]

One thing to keep in mind. The feed dogs will walk one layer faster than the other, without a walking foot. You have to go slooooooooooow. Keep checking everything is straight and lined up. My first sewing of sil poly I had about 4" of material past the top layer. The top layer bunched up and shortened so the bottom has extra length at the end. Pins will help with this. Scotch tape on the bottom of the pressor foot will help it slide over the material much easier also helping with less bunching.

I now have a walking foot....

Second the walking foot. Got one recently for a quilted coat I made and it works great, worth every penny. It will come in super handy as I dive into MYOG.