how big of a hex tarp can I get out of 6 yards?

[CamoDeafie82]

here's the edge on one side I am talking about; even with this, I should be able to do 1/2" rolled seam, yes? I was thinking for the edging after cutting to Asymmetric Hex shape, to put in 1" strip of lightweight nylon binding tape for reinforcement with tie outs.... would that make sense?

[OneEye]

here's the edge on one side I am talking about; even with this, I should be able to do 1/2" rolled seam, yes? I was thinking for the edging after cutting to Asymmetric Hex shape, to put in 1" strip of lightweight nylon binding tape for reinforcement with tie outs.... would that make sense?

I'm not all that experienced with fabric, but from what I see that is a normal selvedge edge. Roll it into the hem or the seam. Don't cut it off. Those edges shouldn't fray like a cut edge would.

I got your PM and have sent a PDF showing a cutting layout for 18' x 64" fabric to create an asymmetric hex tarp.

Good luck.

[CamoDeafie82]

okay, again, THANK YOU! will be posting my progress on this project

[Hammonkey]

I'm intrigued by the hex tarp design...

It's lighter and a whole lot draftier. The nice thing about a rectangular tarp is that you can fold the corners in if you add 2 tieouts between the corners.

[FLRider]

I'm not all that experienced with fabric, but from what I see that is a normal selvedge edge. Roll it into the hem or the seam. Don't cut it off. Those edges shouldn't fray like a cut edge would.

I got your PM and have sent a PDF showing a cutting layout for 18' x 64" fabric to create an asymmetric hex tarp.

Good luck.

What OneEye said about the hem.

Another thing to consider for your reinforcement patches is that you can take slightly heavier fabric (DIY Gear Supply recommends 200d coated nylon; I've found that more than sufficient with my own tarp) and sew it in to the tie-out points in a triangle with a small gap on the side opposite the corner. This allows for no-tangle guyline storage without any added weight.

Hope it helps!

[CamoDeafie82]

I have scraps of 1000D cordura....in woodland and in black...would that be more than enough reinforcement for the tie out points?

[nacra533]

I have scraps of 1000D cordura....in woodland and in black...would that be more than enough reinforcement for the tie out points?

Plenty. Probably overkill.

[CamoDeafie82]

I figured as much related question to the whole bias thing; is it possible to make a sort of ridgeline loop system on the bias to keep it taut for a ridgeline over the tarp, or is the under-tarp ridgeline better?

[OneEye]

I figured as much related question to the whole bias thing; is it possible to make a sort of ridgeline loop system on the bias to keep it taut for a ridgeline over the tarp, or is the under-tarp ridgeline better?

Look at nacra533's videos and pictures in the thread he linked. They show what the over and under configurations look like for a tarp ridgeline on the bias. I much prefer having the ridgeline under the tarp with the ridgeline just a bit shorter than the tarp's ridgeline. When you pull the tieouts to stake it down it sretches the fabric along the opposite bias and tightens things up just a touch. For me the ridgeline supporting the tarp means I don't have to worry about getting a snap-tight configuration. As I mentioned before, though, I haven't had it through a significant rainfall to see if it works as I envision.