Newbie Bugnet question

[MidTNJohn]

Can I just cut Ridgeline holes and trim the bottom to make an open bottom or add shock cord drawstring bottom to a Bugnet like this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't have a sewing machine....figured for $15 shipped I can always use it in my backyard anyway.

Reading lots of Bugnet threads.
THANKS

[goobie]

I made a couple attempts at getting a similar net to work. Wasn't worth the trouble. At 84" long, it's too short to use as intended. Turning it on somewhat of a diagonal exposed the weak material to too much stress.

It's expensive but, if you don't/can't sew, you're best bet is to buy one from your choice of cottage vendor.

[Beast 71]

I've wondered the same thing and I think it would. If you don't get a bug tight seal around the bottom, I think a permethrin soak might be helpful.

[MDSH]

It's just not big enough.

One could get 7 yards of tulle at Wal-Mart (it's cheap), fold it over on itself length-wise, sew two seams with simple hand stiches like running or basting: http://www.ia470.com/wardrobe/stitches.html You'd need one needle and spool of thread. That would be the cheapest option that works with minimal DIY skill and an hour of work.

[MidTNJohn]

I've seen the Walmart Curtain panel instructional.
I can hand sew. Just seemed like a lot of length for hand stitch....maybe I should give that a shot.

I've got a friend with a machine and she always says she will sew things for me...but doesn't ever seem to get around to it

[Bakdrft]

Can I just cut Ridgeline holes and trim the bottom to make an open bottom or add shock cord drawstring bottom to a Bugnet like this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't have a sewing machine....figured for $15 shipped I can always use it in my backyard anyway.

Reading lots of Bugnet threads.
THANKS

The problem I had with this design was that the bugs got in from the bottom. Im not sure how to solve this issue

http://youtu.be/gQRoEpK-7SY