DIY 8'x10' Tarp w/ Doors

[SADLK]

All right, I cut out all my shapes and just have to sew her up. I am only putting one set of doors on it because I'm going to give it to a friend. But, not before I use it Saturday night.

You inspired me sir.

Fronkey

Maybe I could be your friend next!! Haha

[Dos]

very very nice and inspiring.
will put this inspiration to work on my first DIY that I am currently
working on

[Knotty]

Way to go man. You've conquered silnylon and have a great tarp to prove it.

[STinGa]

Nice post, thanks for showing the steps from one end to the other. You make it seem almost too easy. I may have to give it a try.

STinGa

[FireInMyBones]

That is SWEET! Well done, I like that you started with a paper model first and it looks just like it! Lord knows that my final tarp would not look anything like the model. Maybe because I'm a measure once and cut twice kind of guy!

Great job!

I went with three or four paper models, and two variations of the cardboard before I was pleased. This is the same size tarp I will be looking to order in black cuben from Hammock Gear with part of my tax return (I hope).

Regardless of how you go about making a piece of gear, be willing to learn from your mistakes.

I really like that! Great job man!

Thank you, sir.

Bravo You can't beat the price, or the excellent work you've done on that!

The price was right. Thank you for the kind words.

All right, I cut out all my shapes and just have to sew her up. I am only putting one set of doors on it because I'm going to give it to a friend. But, not before I use it Saturday night.

You inspired me sir.

Fronkey

That was fast. Best of luck. If it turns out anything like what I hear the rest of your gear does, I'm sure it will be great. I'm glad I could help.

Man, that tarp looks great. 27 bones and just over 12 ounces? Should be proud of that one!

Cheers

I am proud, thank you.

That's awesome man. I'm getting ready to built a tarp with doors as well. I just wish my material cost was the same as yours!

Well, depending on the size you were shooting for, I've added more dimensions for assistance.

very very nice and inspiring.
will put this inspiration to work on my first DIY that I am currently
working on

Ah, thanks.

Way to go man. You've conquered silnylon and have a great tarp to prove it.

I hope those who camp with me will enjoy it. I know I will until I get a cuben version, then my friends without gear can.

Nice post, thanks for showing the steps from one end to the other. You make it seem almost too easy. I may have to give it a try.

STinGa

I think all of my dimensions are up. Give it a go. If you need help, I'll be around.

[Orion X]

Well, depending on the size you were shooting for, I've added more dimensions for assistance.

Thanks for the dimensions . I will be shooting for a 12X10 as my hammock is around 9'5" and i'm looking for some extra living space. I like the idea of how you modeled it up before construction. I will have to try that instead of the shooting from the hip method I usually go with.

[FireInMyBones]

OrionX, What is your ridgeline length? Is it 9'5"? My hammock ridgeline length is 90".

[Orion X]

Ahh whoops, I see what I did there, no the ridge line on my DIY is 94" and if I had to guess my Hennessy Explr is about 98" sooo 8X10 would be plenty big enough... I guess i hadn't had enough coffee before I started doing hammock math!

[FireInMyBones]

Yeah, my hammock is 9' long with the 90" ridgeline. Being inside this tarp felt cavernous compared to any of the tents I used to use.

[Orion X]

Good stuff man, I have made a cat cut tarp out of a poly tarp for my first go at it. It works pretty well, but I got a little wet during a some sideways rain...that made me decided to attempt the tarp w/ doors. Once I get it going I will make sure I take pictures. I hope it comes out as well as yours