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    New Member native's Avatar
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    help to get started

    so i got my ti fixed up and now looking for some thing to try bfor junping in to my first hammock. so any good ideas on something for a guy that has not did any sewing for 20+ yrs

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    Snake skins or a ridge line organizer after the tree straps to get in some seam practice.

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    You'll need a few stuff sacks....
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    New Member native's Avatar
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    thanks i was looking for that kind of input. so how do i figer out the sizes for stuff sacks. so they are not to small or big. dont want to wast to much fab. with serw ups.

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    Make an assortment of sizes...believe me, you'll find a use for them. I like using Nylon Taffeta, it's cheap and even strong enough to male a hammock out of.
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    Here are some good directions to get you going......
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