FYI: Just added a DIY Review using the Symibird plans: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...303#post770303
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FYI: Just added a DIY Review using the Symibird plans: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...303#post770303
Looks so cool in red
Normal seam allowance was put in the plans. But if you were planning on doing the falt felled seam that takes a little bit more fabric than the normal seams. Even if you don't add in a little extra for the flat felled seam it wouldn't change the overall shape that much.
TheXringHunt
Thanks looking forward to getting started
The only concern I had was if the bug mesh would be too tight
Speaking of bug mesh..... Any suggestions? I have a tent that as soon as you zip up the screen, no breeze comes through. I was just wondering are all bug meshes created equal or do certain brands breathe better than others?
noseeum is the popular choice around here
Hey guys,
I know this thread is pretty old, but I'm about to start making this hammock this weekend and had a few questions.
For the seams where it says to reinforce with grosgrain, could I instead do a flat felled seam? More aesthetically pleasing in my eye. But if its there for structure I won't skip it.
Second, some people have asked if they can use 8" bug netting under the zipper for some more visibility. Has anyone tried this? Do I need the strength of the nylon here too?
That's all for now and thanks in advance if you have any advice,
Moko
Moko - I just finished one of these (pictures still to come). I used noseeum for the 8" part by the zipper. My first trip with it is this weekend, I'll share how it turned out.
I got the idea for it from seeing the video of the new XLC and figured it would be strong enough.
One word of caution, I took the 8" out of my main piece of bugnet without making sure I would still have enough width left for the bugnet piece... Long story short, the shelf side has a little extra ripstop in place of where the edge of the bugnet should be (close to 8" by coincidence).