A big "thanks" to the forum members who convinced me to give DIY a go. With no lessons other than this forum, and online videos, and absolutely zero experience, I ordered the $10 DIY kit from RSBTR, and took the plunge.
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The result was my first stuff sack, shown here holding my 2T's hammock chair from Dutch. While I have seen far better, it is good enough to encourage me to continue.
And so it begins! Nice job. Welcome to your future obsession! :-)
mathineer
Looks very good!
I started off a year ago with no sewing experience and no machine. I asked around looking to buy one and was given a machine. I now have a complete tree-to-tree hammock camping system: Tree straps, whoopies, continuous loops, hammock, structural ridgeline, bug net organizer, peak bag, double-ended hammock stuff sack, Hex tarp with cat cuts, stuff sack for tarp, continuous ridgeline for tarp, and guy outs - all DIY. I even installed my own "tree" since my real trees in the backyard were too far apart!
It's addicting I tell ya!
Woot woot!!!!
Awesome!
I sew things on youtube.
I don’t sew on commission, so please don’t ask. Thanks.
Nice job, skater. Looks great! You have just entered the rabbit hole.
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Oh no it's to late! Like lay's chips you can't do just one project. Looking good so far. Something about using gear you made that is so satisfying.
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Nice job!! Yeh, you are screwed just like the rest of us! Try the double ended stuff sack using the directions of RSBTR's now! I want too order that $15 kit from them. What a super deal it is! Don't forget that Tyvek is a pretty fun way to make prototypes and practice.
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Nice Job Skater! You're next step is to make a hammock. I think you will find that it is not much more difficult than the stuff sack you made. (Just a few longer runs of thread!) Rolled edges take a little bit of practice but are easy to do if your patient! I started with this kit from RSBTR and found it to be pretty easy. From there you'll know what you need and you can start making your own material choices. I just ordered a Hex12 tarp kit from them and I'm a wee bit nervous about it.
Welcome to the tribe. Since I work in the sewing industry its always great to see new skills acquired and tested.
Yeah, it's already on order.Originally Posted by swalkerv
I can already see my future. "Hi, my name is Skater, and I am a threadaholic...".
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