Hey guys,
I have been on DIY quest as you probably have noticed from my forum posts the past few weeks. So far I've created...
1. 10x5 asym tarp
2. TQ - primaloft
3. UQ - prima loft
4. Tons of stuff sacks
5. a backpack (didn't like it though )
6. rain wrap
7. Jeff pack cover
8. a Henry Shire Tarp Tent
9. Wrist warmers
10. A gathered end hammock
...probably plenty of other things as well I am not thinking of...
Now its time for a big tarp! I need one with an A-frame design that will serve the purpose of covering my GF and I using our hammocks with a trekking pole spreader bar design.
I was thinking about going with a 12x10 design. So I'd get about 8 yds and sew them together at the ridge line. I'd reinforce the corner tie outs and probably use a heavier duty fabric for tie outs (oxford or something I have about).
I am debating if I want to go with 2.1 sil or 1.1 sil. I am not a gram weenie and the weight isn't a huge deal because in my mind it'll be negligible.
Mainly, here are my concerns.
1. Is that size adequate? - I don't want to get too big....worried about bulkiness.
2. How's this fabric - http://www.diygearsupply.com/cgi-bin/shelf.cgi?numb=63 ??
I don't care about stealth and I enjoy the cheery red.
Edit: I am debating whether I would want to cat cut the bottom and how do you make those measurements or do you just eye ball it? Is it bad to have a straight edge at the bottom?
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