I use my wife's machined more than she does--and frankly, we can't afford the ridiculous prices on equipment. If it wasn't for the StuffMart $1-a-yard fabric, we wouldn't have half the equipment we do. My most recent project was a hammock and sil-nylon tarp for my wife. The only way I could get her out of my hammock was to make her one...
OK...you've all piqued my interest. My wife also has a machine and is VERY good with it. My question is this....how difficult is it for the mechanically challenged (me) to learn how to use one of those things?
Miguel
Same here Ahhh, for the days of 10 lb. tents, exploding pump-and-prime stoves, and hitting on girl scouts....
Of course back then, hanging a hammock meant figuring out a way to suspend the annoying kid's tent over a creek in the middle of the night....with him still in it
"Physics is the only true science. All else is stamp collecting." - J. J. Thompson
One of the easiest things I've learned, actually. Have her show you how to thread it and adjust the bobbin tension, and the rest is pretty easy to figure out.
Here's the BIG thing - you WILL get frustrated a few times. To the point of throwing your machine through the window. Step away from the machine. Go to your computer and vent. Tell us exactly what's happening. (Or ask your wife since you have a live-in teacher.) Someone will be able to help you. Go back when you've calmed down.
And don't skimp on the thread...get the good stuff - 100% polyester, about $5/spool. It's worth it.
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story
- My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
- Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB
IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER
Thanks for the encouragement Jeff....especially the "walking away and venting" part. I think I'll give it a whirl. I'm thinking a set of snakeskins would be a good "first project" for my very first hammock....not too complicated but very useful.
Miguel
Good idea, Miguel. Start here.
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/index_files/DIY.htm
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story
- My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
- Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB
IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER
I hav emade snake skins and they are pretty easy. The first sewing project I started with was a stuff sack. Doesn't get any easier than that.
"Physics is the only true science. All else is stamp collecting." - J. J. Thompson
Yep - it's cake if you make a square bottom.
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story
- My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
- Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB
IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER
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