Is it necessary to put some type of lining on the edges of a DIY tarp? Would I be alright if I just put it through the surger?
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Is it necessary to put some type of lining on the edges of a DIY tarp? Would I be alright if I just put it through the surger?
I think you'd be better off with a rolled hem.
Ok, good idea, thanks for being helpful :)
Serging the edges would probably not be too durable in the longrun. The threads would be prone to snag on forest debris. You do need to finish the edge somehow. A rolled hem is one way, easy to do on straight edges, a bit more challenging on catenary curves. Another method is to use grosgrain. It adds a bit of weight, but I think it makes for a tighter pitch and adds durability. Silnylon does stretch, and can lose its water repellancy if stretched a lot. The grosgrain provides an edge less prone to stretch. Cutting your fabric with a hot knife will prevent fraying until the edge is finished. Practice your curved rolled hems on scrap first. They make special presser feet for this purpose but I find them awkward to use.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the input, I'm trying to save on weight so i think ill just roll the edges but I might use the grossgrain approach if I ever make a more heavy duty winter type tarp.
Ive been thinking about putting tie outs on my Hennessy 12'x10 tarp, how would you guys suggest attaching those, there are some Grip clips on JRB, should i just get those?
Read this http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=44299
You can use silicone to attach pullouts to a silnylon tarp.