Hey guys just a few questions about making my own tarp.
Disclaimer: I have zero sewing experience and have never actually seen a hammock tarp. However, I am as stubborn as a mule and believe I can do anything (and slightly OCD... ok maybe largely)... so here we go.
Tie outs: To the best of my understanding from reading through the forums tie-out construction should go: tarp sil -> rein patch -> rolled hem -> GG tie-out. The first part of my crude drawing shows how I believe the sewing should happen i.e. GG tie-out is on the "top" and "bottom" of tarp, acting as the quasi-buns to my material hamburger. Is this the general idea?
Additionally, how should I attach the reinforcement patch to the tarp? Adhesive? Stitching? When attaching the GG tie-out loop to the tarp does it get sewn to the reinforcement patch, the hem of the edges, both, or some of the above?
Dimensions: I am currently in a WBBB. I have read that the OES Standard is just shy of being long enough (along the ridgeline) for most people. However, I am not sure I would want the width of a deluxe. Someone (cant remember who) had a custom Deluxe-length/Standard-Width tarp made. This configuration would seem to suit me better and these configurations (at least length) seem to mirror Brandon's. Any suggestions or input on dimensions?
*Cat cuts are a little aggressive as my paint skills at not very high*
Additionally, what determines the length between A and B (in the picture above)? Obviously, a longer length provides more coverage. Long length for winter tarps, shorter for summer. Got it. Exact length? No idea. Length I think I need? I don't know, a medium length. How long is medium in relation to the ridge line? No clue... you get the idea. Any help?
Finally, how exactly do I provide seam allowance for the cat cuts and perform a rolled hem without bunching of material? Do I just add seam allowance the intuitive way? Seems like that would not really "roll" very cleanly. Do I cut little slits in the seam allowance to aid the material in lying flat? Or, am I simply envisioning the cat cut as more aggressive than it actually is and the material lies easily?
Well, I guess that was a lot of questions. Anyway, thanks for your time and input, I appreciate it.
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