I have been fiddling with DIY for a while, but mostly small stuff: Amsteel, lash-it, stuff sacks. I recently acquired my new (to me) thread injector circa 1985. I figured I’d attempt an asymmetric tarp since I wanted one for warmer weather backpacking. I made it a la DIY Gear Supply with a few minor adjustments to make it my own.
I won’t say I failed miserably, but it was definitely a failed attempt and lessons learned. Here’s what I now know:
Rolled hems suck. I much prefer cheating with two simple hems.
Before you start doing a zigzag stitch for a bar tack, ensure you have the proper sewing plate in the machine.
Broken sewing needles are a pain to find in a rug. Feet can find them quickly though.
3/4” webbing is really overkill for the ridgeline attachments, as are large plastic D rings. Next time, it’ll be split rings and 1/2” grosgrain like my WBMJ.
It’s easy to sew attachments on crooked. ...and that'll really mess up the ridgeline.
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Lastly, when you sleep head left, ensure that you sew your asymmetric tarp head left.
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Luckily, I have some green tea silpoly sitting next to me to try again after some more sewing practice and other supplies!
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