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    Talking Revolutionary new thread for sewing tarps!!

    Just came across this revolutionary new thread for use in sewing tarps and other water-resistant gear..

    http://www.daystyledesigns.com/washawaythread.htm

    Thinking of trying to make a tarp using it, what does HF think?

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    Revolutionary new thread for sewing tarps!!

    That's a good one!
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    All you need is some water soluable nylon.
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    Pics, or it didn't happen.

    On second thought, if you soak it in water, then maybe it didn't happen in the first place..........RR
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    LOL I like the idea!
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    Re: Revolutionary new thread for sewing tarps!!

    I think i'm going to make my gf a shirt
    "In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy." -D'Signore's, Tide Mill Farm, Edmunds, Maine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deadphans View Post
    I think i'm going to make my gf a shirt
    Pics or it didn't happen.
    "We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it, we go to smooth it."- G. W. Sears

    My forum name is Fish<><; I'm in the navy; and I hate sleeping on the ground. If I didn't need ground to walk on or measure resistance to, I think I could happily give it up.

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