I am just getting into the hammock world and enjoy making my own equipment. I was looking at the winter tarp pattern and wondered if anyone had made one with two different fabrics. I was thinking of making one with a 60" section of waterproof nylon sitting lengthwise on the ridgeline. And using a lighter weight nylon to finish out the width.
I know it would involve more sewing. But I was wondering if the seam on the ridgeline added strength on that area against the tension. With no seam the chances of a leak in that area are decreased, the seam that could leak is 28" down the side.
On another note I spoke to our boat cover maker (I work in a boat shop) and asked him about sewing ripstop nylon. He gave me a roll of seam tape that he uses. I is basically a double sick tape that goes between the layers and holds it place. It also keeps it from bunching as much. Has anyone else used it?
Thanks
Kaycee
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