Howdy,
I'm using some thin polyester taffeta (tag says "Silkessence"-probably a no-name fabric ) I got on sale at Joanne Fabrics for the panels/body of the hammock I'm working on. The way my design comes out, there are several convex/concave edges that need to be protected by a hem. The fabric I'm using has very little stretch, so I can't roll hem easily (~12" radius). I bought some twill tape while I was a Joanne's (only 100% Poly tape) to use for edging. Now I just need to figure out how to attach it properly...
For thin, silky fabrics like sil and taffeta, does the edge need to be rolled over before the edge tape is fitted around it? This polyester stuff doesn't appear to unravel very easily (holds together than the ripstop I bought as well) but it feels tissue-thin. I've tensile tested some scraps, and will be doubling the fabric up in most areas, so I'm not real worried about the hammock body blowing out, but I'm concerned the edging will pull off over time if the fabric inside it is a simple raw edge.
If you have used either method, please relate your experiences...
Here's a close up of the fabric/edge, if that helps...
TCB
Once I start making progress on this thing, I'll put up a journal for ya'll...
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