Just thought I'd post a heads up on a great deal for some material for hammocks, sacks etc...
Its 2oz yard ACU Pattern nylon. Its not Ripstop, but is quite strong. I just made a quick 10.5x5 hammock out of some and its nice. Held my big ol body w/o so much as a sound or inkling of giving up the ghost.
SAS fabrics on 19th Ave in Phoenix has it in rolls (5 big rolls last weekend) 60" wide for $2.99/yd. That is an OK deal in itself, but browsing the store they have a box up front with the same material in 12yd cuts for a $1/yd! I grabbed 2 cuts for about 21+ yards, figure at that price I can futz around with it. They probably had 10-15 more hanks like it in the box still.
They also have some white Ripstop that is very thin, and very light weight. on a roll that is water stained slightly on the top layers. Its $2.99/yd as well. I might go back and buy a few yards of that to play around with. It seemed to be closer to 1oz/yd stuff. much lighter than stuff from Joann's. You can see through it almost.
I know there are a few of us out here in the valley of the sun, so if you want some cheap deals check them out.
Bookmarks