Best quilt clips for very delicate fabric?

**mcimes** · 09-21-2021, 18:43

I have a DW Chameleon and bought a custom Wookie XL UQ.

There is flappy extra fabric on the Wookie and I dont see how it will get a good seal without some quilt clips. Not the like dutchware ones - something with an actual clamp kinda like this -
https://www.amazon.com/WarmShine-Awn.../dp/B078KTYQGF
or this
https://www.amazon.com/HoldEm-Polish...dp/B01MZ1JPL5/

I like the plastic ones, but am hesitant as I had the quilt made out of Membrane7 (7D fabric) which is very, very thin. I am scared the teeth may poke or tear the fabric if pulled on accidently or just wear through over time.
Anyone try these?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/32475652208...cAAOSwRSdhG-Dp
or this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/37336643761...QAAOSwPKlfv0-3

I'm not sure if a magnet would be adequate (probably depends on the strength of the magnet) or if a metal spring would be a better retention system.

what say ye about UL quilt clips for delicate fabric?

**FLTurtle** · 09-21-2021, 19:02

You talking about the looseness that Shug talks about here (around 2:10 mark): https://youtu.be/GOLoKsdWPZU

**mcimes** · 09-21-2021, 20:26

Thanks turtle and Shug! Good to know it seals well where it matters.

Can anyone comment if the loose fabric flaps in a 10mph wind? I often sleep without a tarp and have low to moderately windy nights. I guess I'm worried about the wind exploiting any cracks or noisy flapping.

Edit - I hung it once and laid in it about an hour. Fiddled with it a little but not too much. Free time has been elusive lately and I want to take it camping next week. Just want to make sure any kinks are ironed out.

**FLTurtle** · 09-21-2021, 20:43

Wait, you haven't hung it up and tried it out yet? I'm guessing once you get in and weigh down the hammock, it'll seal up nicely.

**hutzelbein** · 09-23-2021, 01:10

It can be hard to get a good seal when you are not lying in the exact area. I simply re-whipped the foot-end of my Wookis to tighten both the foot and shoulder sides. I posted instructions here.