Sewing a loop in webbing

[cardo]

Does it make any difference that the tests were on tubular nylon webbing?

[Boothill]

What kind of thread should i use to sew my webbing? Also what kind of stitch should i use and what does it look like. I am new to this but want a tree hugger for my backpacking hammock. Thanks

i use gutermanns's thread, as for what kind of stitch, i just use a straight stitch, i make a box and then go corner to corer so that i make an "X" in the middle of the box and do 3 on each strap loop, each box is pry about 1.5" long

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[AppalachianHammock]

Does it make any difference that the tests were on tubular nylon webbing?

No, other then the fact that tubular is around 5000lb break strength. I use it on all my hammocks, just because it feels softer in hand then flat nylon or polyester.

As for stitch pattern, In the long run, I doubt it really matters if we use a box stitch or whatever. I mean come on people we arnt making fall arrestors, or slings to hold 5000lbs. Jesus. Just sew a box, or whatever you feel comfortable with. There has been WAY too much handholding on this subject lately.

I personally go around the perimeter once, then long ways zig zag covering 2-3'' of strap.

[TehNoff]

As for stitch pattern, In the long run, I doubt it really matters if we use a box stitch or whatever. I mean come on people we arnt making fall arrestors, or slings to hold 5000lbs. Jesus. Just sew a box, or whatever you feel comfortable with. There has been WAY too much handholding on this subject lately.

Some people know very little about sewing and the strength of stitching and just want to do something right. That's all.