Diy 12ft hex tarp Silpoly 1.6

**Cabmanhang** · 08-02-2017, 02:28

I decided to embark on the diy tarp journey. I'll admit that it was much more time consuming than I expected, but with careful attention it comes together.

First, let me pay tribute to all of those sage masters here who've freely shared their wisdom and experience. Kitsap, Jelly, grizz, tacblades, etc. Many thanks to you all.

This was made from 1.6 silpoly (kind of heavy, but durable) from RBTR in morrocan blue. Mara 70 thread in gray. Standard flat felled seam on the Ridge and a double rolled hem on the perimeter.

Some reduced cat cuts were installed using some flexible wood strips as a guide and the overall dimensions are comparable to a ugq hex 12.

The tie outs are half inch grosgrain with beastie d's for future tarp poles and line loc 3 for the tie down cordage. The ridge line has 3/4 inch grosgrain with plastic triangles.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the end result. Tarps aren't easy. You have to stick with good technique. Use clips if necessary to help keep the lines consistent. Layout is a pain when working with ten yards of fabric. It's a challenging project with a nice reward at the end.

Reinforcement patches were 300d that were cut on the radius. In retrospect, I could have made the radius larger, but the small patches seem to work well in distributing the load and ironing of any wrinkles.

There are many ways to skin a cat. I just picked some of the elements I thought may work. I'm happy with the end result.

Let me know what you think. Suggestions? Improvements?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Happy hanging.

**kitsapcowboy** · 08-02-2017, 05:00

A sturdy, nice-looking tarp, C. Way to go.

**Phantom Grappler** · 08-02-2017, 06:16

Clean lines, easy on the eyes, looks good.

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**Cabmanhang** · 08-02-2017, 10:16

Originally Posted by kitsapcowboy

A sturdy, nice-looking tarp, C. Way to go.

I was only emboldened by your many detailed contributions, Cowboy. I actually thought about pm'ing you multiple times when I had questions, but had to remind myself that people have jobs and lives to tend to.

**TheXringHunt** · 08-02-2017, 10:28

Job well done.

**kitsapcowboy** · 08-02-2017, 10:56

Originally Posted by Cabmanhang

I was only emboldened by your many detailed contributions, Cowboy. I actually thought about pm'ing you multiple times when I had questions, but had to remind myself that people have jobs and lives to tend to.

Any time.

**daveysnowis** · 08-02-2017, 11:35

Those rolled hem edges has got me feeling a bit jealous. Looks great!

**Crazytown3** · 08-02-2017, 14:48

Looks like a job well done to me. Nice clean hems, good technique, contrasting colors, and cat cuts as well. Really well done! The more I see gear made with Moroccan Blue, the more I like it. I especially like the contrasting orange on your pull-outs.

**Cabmanhang** · 08-02-2017, 16:50

Originally Posted by Phantom Grappler

Clean lines, easy on the eyes, looks good.

Thanks PG. Looking forward to meeting you and swapping some half-truths at the Yates.

Originally Posted by TheXringHunt

Job well done.

Originally Posted by daveysnowis

Those rolled hem edges has got me feeling a bit jealous. Looks great!

Originally Posted by Crazytown3

Looks like a job well done to me. Nice clean hems, good technique, contrasting colors, and cat cuts as well. Really well done! The more I see gear made with Moroccan Blue, the more I like it. I especially like the contrasting orange on your pull-outs.

Thanks for the compliments, folks.

Crazytown, that orange seemed a natural fit with the morrocan blue.