About to make the plunge - need a wise eye
Howdy from the PNW! I recently got into hangin' and I want to give my friends the opportunity to join me using some "loaner" gear that they might end up buying. The problem is I want to make everything as lightweight as is logical and I have 0 sewing experience, though I do have a helpful mother available :shades:. I plan on making 4 separate setups the first time around and have a few questions I need answered along the way that I haven't been able to find yet.
First, the plan:
(4x of each, assume materials purchased from QO)
- gathered end hammock out of 3.75 yards brown 1.9 ripstop
- 2x 10' 1" polypro med weight straps
- 2x whoopies and 1x "whoopied" ridge line from 40' am steel 7/64"
I plan to make that stuff pretty basic and as such it should be self explanatory (please waive red flag now if this is not advised for some reason). I *think* the only real questions I have about this part is whether to get Guntermann standard weight or heavy weight thread, and how much do you think I will go through?
Next, if this doesn't seem aggressive enough, I would love to make one or a few of those nifty cat cut hex tarps out of 1.1 silnylon that allows the ends to be folded into doors. I have a blueprint of the design already that I found, and I also understand what needs to be done... but is this thinking ahead to much? will I regret dropping the $(advise for both sets of projects)?
I apologize for thinking out loud... silently, but I would love some feedback or even encouragement.
:cheers:
- Yak
Re: About to make the plunge - need a wise eye
Looks like a good list of supplies.
Skill will play more into weather you like your hammock or not more than the materials, as you have a fine list. I will second that Poly>PolyPro in the strap dept. If you decide to do a tarp I suggest checking with NoahLamport for your silnylon. They were @$3/yrd minimum of 10yrs when I ordered from them last. With S&H it was still cheaper than most suppliers.
If you feel confident in your skills or are willing to make a few mistakes along the way, DIY is rewarding. If not, you may just want to Buy. Practice sewing on the hammocks before the tarps. If you need to rip some stitching from hammock it isn't a big deal. The more holes you punch in the silicone coating the more sealing you will need to apply.
Re: About to make the plunge - need a wise eye
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Originally Posted by
gunner76
Consider getting the fabric from Magnafabric
http://store.magnafabrics.com/
He has the lowest prices around. I have gotten fabric from him for under a $1.00 a yard with shipping.
If I remember right they sell in bulk so they're perfect for your needs.
Re: About to make the plunge - need a wise eye
I think that was 40' to make a ridgeline AND whoopies for one hammock.