I'm looking at picking up a little bit of rip stop (maybe a yard or two). I would like to pay around $2/yd. I'm new to the thread injection game and am looking at getting some experience by making a couple of small stuff sacks before I try to make an undercover.
Right now I am not picky on weight.
PM me if you have any to sell.
Last edited by JohnH; 09-20-2010 at 08:06. Reason: added weight.
If nobody turns up with anything, your best bet is to find out which Walmarts in your area still have a fabric section, and call them once a week to see if/when they get some in. You'll find plenty of practice material for about $1.50 a yard.
Otherwise, the 40% off coupons at JoAnne fabrics brings you down to $3.60 a yard.
Lastly, there is an online store (sorry I can't remember the name, I'm sure someone here will chime in after reading this) where you can get real silnylon for about $4 a yard if you buy 10+ yards. They have great customer service, and ship promptly. I got 10 yards of "taupe" which turned out to be a nice olive brown, perfect for a big tarp and leftovers for stuff sacks and snake skins!
I've bought from http://www.backwoodsdaydreamer.com/a...s/show/1434183 and have been very happy with the material. He's a forum member here. It's 2nd's but only visually, there is nothing else wrong with the material. I've made hammacks, tarps, and stuff sacks out of it.
I forgot about that. I'd just go that rout. Great seller!Originally Posted by jeepcachr
Awesome!
I did pick up some inexpensive material at walmart but none of my local stores carry ripstop.
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