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    Quote Originally Posted by Spock View Post
    Redoleary,
    the only good reason to tape an edge is if it is curved - which makes it hard to do a rolled hem. I prefer to stitch tape to one side instead of rolling the tape inside the fabric because it does not catch much water and dries faster. I use polyester grossgrain ribbon because it does not stretch, so the curved hem can act as a catenary, pulling sag out of the tarp. To conceal the raw edge under the tape, first stitch 5/8" grossgrain to the raw edge with the raw edge covering all but 1/4" of the ribbon. Stitch another row along the inside edge of the ribbon. Then turn the ribbon over to the other side of the tarp and stitch it down. Simple.
    I recently completed my first DIY tarp, and my seamstress mostus wifey told me to do it exactly this way. It turned out very nice. A great finished edge.
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    Thanks for the information and the clarification.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spock View Post
    Redoleary,
    the only good reason to tape an edge is if it is curved - which makes it hard to do a rolled hem. I prefer to stitch tape to one side instead of rolling the tape inside the fabric because it does not catch much water and dries faster. I use polyester grossgrain ribbon because it does not stretch, so the curved hem can act as a catenary, pulling sag out of the tarp. To conceal the raw edge under the tape, first stitch 5/8" grossgrain to the raw edge with the raw edge covering all but 1/4" of the ribbon. Stitch another row along the inside edge of the ribbon. Then turn the ribbon over to the other side of the tarp and stitch it down. Simple.
    so the ribbon is folded and on both sides of the fabric? isn't this basically the same as an edge binding?

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    [[so the ribbon is folded and on both sides of the fabric? isn't this basically the same as an edge binding? ]]

    No. The ribbon is not folded. It lies flat on one side of the fabric. The raw edge of the fabric is folded under itself and is therefore concealed under the ribbon.

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    ok, i see. i misunderstood

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spock View Post
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    No. The ribbon is not folded. It lies flat on one side of the fabric. The raw edge of the fabric is folded under itself and is therefore concealed under the ribbon.
    So Spock , if I have it right, you sew the ribbon to the catcut. Then fold the raw edge of the tarp so it is between the sil and the ribbon and sew again. What size ribbon do you use?
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    Dutch,
    You got it. I use either 3/8 or 5/8, depending on the size of the tarp. But 5/8 is just generally easier to work with. I also use 5/8 grossgrain for the pull-out loops. It hasn't failed even with high use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spock View Post
    Dutch,
    You got it. I use either 3/8 or 5/8, depending on the size of the tarp. But 5/8 is just generally easier to work with. I also use 5/8 grossgrain for the pull-out loops. It hasn't failed even with high use.
    Spock this is a great idea. I understand the how this would heelp with drying. If the gg is folded it would act as a gutter. You still get the strength and the even tension of the gg and I think it would be easier to sew and lighter. I always have a tought time hitting both sides of the gg. If I were to makae a tarp I would definately try this. I need another tarp like I need a hole...

    Even if ou tieout did start to wear you can easily replace it.
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