A DIY Hex in DutchWare’s Argon-Sil

[[o]TTeR]

The Argon-Sil took on it's first downpour last Saturday and I'm happy as Larry to report, not a drop made it through this mighty fabric. In conclusion, I have no regrets in choosing Argon-Sil for this project

Looks great [o]TTer! Hard to tell, but did you roll hem the edges, or did you use grossgrain?

I hummed and hawed over hybrid french hem vs. gross-grain sandwich for the ridge-line. In the end, I went with the less risky folded gross-grain (single pass binding), Although I'd prefer the french hem, the second line of exposed perforation (3rd stitch pass) increases the odds of leaking (without additional sealant). As for the hem on the panels, they are a hybrid rolled hem, I added a fine ribbon to the fabric edge then rolled it in on the second pass. I wanted some strength/reinforcement without adding the bulk of GG all the way around.

[MAD777]

Congrats otter! It's nice to be sitting under a tarp during a downpour and keep smiling.

[Grey Ghost]

Great job Otter. You could go in the tarp/hammock business Just finished my silnylon catcut tarp and bug net. Will post pics soon.

[woodtwigg]

Wow! Beautiful setup! I wonder how I can break the news to my wife? I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good...

[gr8brew]

The Argon-Sil took on it's first downpour last Saturday and I'm happy as Larry to report, not a drop made it through this mighty fabric. In conclusion, I have no regrets in choosing Argon-Sil for this project



I hummed and hawed over hybrid french hem vs. gross-grain sandwich for the ridge-line. In the end, I went with the less risky folded gross-grain (single pass binding), Although I'd prefer the french hem, the second line of exposed perforation (3rd stitch pass) increases the odds of leaking (without additional sealant). As for the hem on the panels, they are a hybrid rolled hem, I added a fine ribbon to the fabric edge then rolled it in on the second pass. I wanted some strength/reinforcement without adding the bulk of GG all the way around.

Really nice! Could you post closeups of ridgeline and edges. Where can i find info on the above methods. Going to cut my tarp fabric this weekend.

[TrackerBB]

Killer set up! One happy camper for sure.