Snake skins from pantyhose/tights

**Pipsissewa** · 07-29-2012, 13:34

Some folks wanted to see my snake skins made from a pair of FOREST GREEN TIGHTS I bought at a rummage sale, brand new for 50 cents. Here's a picture of the snake skins on my GuideGear 12x12 tarp with a 12-foot ridgeline:

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Some folks wonder if there is an advantage to using pantyhose or tights vs. fabric to make snake skins. Here's how the snake skins from tights measure up:

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1.7 ounces for the pair--the cordage to tie the two halves together is longer than on my organza set.

Here's the low down on another set of snake skins I sewed from 100% polyester organza:

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1.9 ounces for the pair

Granted, 2/10ths of an ounce is not a lot. But the snake skins from tights are less bulky and help compress the tarp. Plus, they are easier to pull over the tarp because they are so darn stretchy. And I can't think of a better use for forest green tights!!!

Snake skins--basically--are a pair of tapered tubes. Pantyhose or tights ARE a pair of tapered tubes. But, of course, there's nothing wrong with sewing a pair of tapered tubes from fabric either.

Bottom line, both pantyhose/tights snake skins and organza snake skins are very light-weight and make stowing a tarp neatly and quickly very easy.

**hppyfngy** · 07-29-2012, 14:02

Plus if you feel the urge to frolic...

**DivaB** · 07-29-2012, 18:39

Originally Posted by hppyfngy

Plus if you feel the urge to frolic...

slap my knee funny!

**Pipsissewa** · 08-28-2012, 07:22

Did you ever get a chance to make some skins from tights? Or too busy enjoying the summer weather outside?

**L.D. Cakes** · 08-28-2012, 07:56

Originally Posted by Pipsissewa

Did you ever get a chance to make some skins from tights? Or too busy enjoying the summer weather outside?

Ha! You know me well...I've been trippin everywhere...no time for inside stuff. I love summer!

Hey, Are you gonna make the Hot Springs Hang? Would love to meet you and check those skins out in person!

**CamRuns** · 08-29-2012, 08:11

I gave it a shot with some panty hose. I don't think it's a long term solution. I put a hole at each foot end and put my suspension through. I had to stretch them a lot (and I bought the biggest size) to get full coverage on my Wilderness Logics Tad Pole (their smallest tarp). Then once you get them fully covered, it's a challenge to keep them there. Had to use some nite-ize reusable twist ties. The panty hose already have runs where I put the holes. I don't think this is a long term solution.

**Pipsissewa** · 08-29-2012, 15:08

Originally Posted by L.D. Cakes

Ha! You know me well...I've been trippin everywhere...no time for inside stuff. I love summer!

Hey, Are you gonna make the Hot Springs Hang? Would love to meet you and check those skins out in person!

Alas, no, L.D. I'd love to go and meet you and other fellow hangers, but family obligations prohibit an overnight trip these days. Sounds like a bunch of fun though!

**sodakgrrl** · 08-28-2012, 08:27

Originally Posted by hppyfngy

Plus if you feel the urge to frolic...

Like this?

**Brute1100** · 07-29-2012, 14:13

Does the tarp still dry out adequately in the tights?

**Mustardman** · 07-29-2012, 14:53

Originally Posted by Brute1100

Does the tarp still dry out adequately in the tights?

I was thinking the same thing - part of the reason we used mosquito netting for ours was to allow the tarp to dry out at least somewhat. If these dry well (I could see them wicking water fairly well), it might be a good alternative.