My grand daughter got one of those 135 dollar brother machines from costco and left it at our house. I've used it to make 3 hammocks, 5 tarps, and a dozen or more stuff and carry bags. Self...
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My grand daughter got one of those 135 dollar brother machines from costco and left it at our house. I've used it to make 3 hammocks, 5 tarps, and a dozen or more stuff and carry bags. Self...
Works fine in cinch buckles. But it is quite heavy and it stretched enough that my but was on the ground by 2 a.m. Replaced it with poly.
Maybe just tie it off at the loops with something non-slipping. . . but releasable.
I've used a deflated thermarest. Let only enough air in so that it will stay uncurled. Shapes and stays put nicely. Too much air and you migrate off it during the night. Very warm down to 40 degrees...
I loop the thread over the holder and let the spool sit in a bowl next to the machine.
I am using a couple patch pairs of velcro to hold the lengthwise accessory cord firmly in position while attempting to have the two layers hang separate just a bit for more air insulation space -...
Have no fear. I too am new to it. My first nights wre in john day river and the san juans. Two great trips. I made two do it yourself hammocks and they have been well reviewed. Great to live in the...
Get TechNu. Wash clothes and skin with it. It neutralizes the oil. Just hand wash the hammock and garments. Then you can do regular laundering. And keep washing skin with TechNu until rash is...
I find that prussiks and tautline hitches work best when the wrapping line is much lighter weight than the fixed line.