Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 50
  1. #11
    Senior Member gargoyle's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Muskegon MI
    Hammock
    G-Bird II/Bridge
    Tarp
    Ogee tarp
    Insulation
    DIY TQ DIY Down UQ
    Suspension
    whoopies
    Posts
    6,686
    Images
    45
    Quote Originally Posted by canoeski View Post
    Thanks Rev!
    With all the DIY projects here, I was thinking I ought to go back and try sewing again.
    I did a few camping projects 20 yrs ago, but after I ran the needle from the machine through my finger, I figure it was too dangerous. That machine just scares me. (although I have no problems using a table saw, bandsaw, router, or any number of other sharp woodworking tools. Go figure.)
    Grampa always said, 'you gotta be smarter than what your dealing with'.
    He said alot more than that, but this is the only one I can repeat here.

    Its a power tool, treat with the same respect as your other shop tools.
    Ambulo tua ambulo.

  2. #12
    Senior Member Ramblinrev's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Milton, PA
    Hammock
    Hennessey Explorer Ultralight
    Tarp
    Hennessey Hex
    Insulation
    HH Super Shelter
    Suspension
    ring buckle
    Posts
    7,945
    Images
    101
    Quote Originally Posted by canoeski View Post
    Thanks Rev!
    after I ran the needle from the machine through my finger, I figure it was too dangerous. That machine just scares me. (although I have no problems using a table saw, bandsaw, router, or any number of other sharp woodworking tools. Go figure.)
    A thread injector needle is much less maiming than the other you mention.
    I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.

    "Bless you child, when you set out to thread a needle don't hold the thread still and fetch the needle up to it; hold the needle still and poke the thread at it; that's the way a woman most always does, but a man always does t'other way."
    Mrs. Loftus to Huck Finn

    We Don't Sew... We Make Gear! video series

    Important thread injector guidelines especially for Newbies

    Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint

  3. #13
    Senior Member sonic's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Angeles National Forest
    Hammock
    WBBB 1.1 single, 2QZQ HH, GTUL
    Tarp
    Speer Winter Tarp
    Insulation
    Yeti / Black Mamba
    Suspension
    Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    170
    Thanx for putting together these videos.
    They have been extremely helpful.
    Because you fall through the clouds if you try to lay on them, so the next best thing is a hammock.

  4. #14
    Senior Member angrysparrow's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    near Memphis, TN
    Hammock
    WB Traveler
    Tarp
    ZPacks CF
    Insulation
    Te-Wa / HG / WB
    Suspension
    Whoopie Hooks
    Posts
    9,646
    Images
    92
    Bump for sticky. This how-to series is a good resource for the incoming DIY crowd.
    “I think that when the lies are all told and forgot the truth will be there yet. It dont move about from place to place and it dont change from time to time. You cant corrupt it any more than you can salt salt.” - Cormac McCarthy

  5. #15
    Member schwieb's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Sylva, NC
    Hammock
    Hennessey
    Tarp
    Asym
    Suspension
    Garda Hitch
    Posts
    87
    Images
    5
    Rev,
    Thanks for your hard work on helping a sewing newbie like me get started. I finally finished all of them and really think they do help. I was having some difficulty visualizing the seams and hems as you described them because I am such a visual learner. I did find some illustrations on seams that helped me a lot. Especially the one for a felled seam.

    Now back to trying to sew straight! I think I'm improving...

  6. #16
    Senior Member Ramblinrev's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Milton, PA
    Hammock
    Hennessey Explorer Ultralight
    Tarp
    Hennessey Hex
    Insulation
    HH Super Shelter
    Suspension
    ring buckle
    Posts
    7,945
    Images
    101
    Some of you may know I have moved recently. The apartment is a disaster and I lost my work space. However my wife and I have located a corner where I can set the thread injector up. I may be able to get back to producing some more vids in the near future. The corner has been identified... but it is still occupied with unpacked boxes.
    I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.

    "Bless you child, when you set out to thread a needle don't hold the thread still and fetch the needle up to it; hold the needle still and poke the thread at it; that's the way a woman most always does, but a man always does t'other way."
    Mrs. Loftus to Huck Finn

    We Don't Sew... We Make Gear! video series

    Important thread injector guidelines especially for Newbies

    Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint

  7. #17
    Senior Member Hawk-eye's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Oak Ridge & Linville Gorge, North Carolina
    Hammock
    HHE, 2QZQ Mod4, Jerry 5 DIY
    Tarp
    HG Cuben/SFly Camo
    Insulation
    HammockGear Prod.
    Suspension
    Use them all!
    Posts
    9,989
    Images
    3
    Whew ... Rev ... good luck on that ... moving sucks on the best of days. Unpacking is worse in my experience! Look forward to more of your videos.

    WARNING: Will discuss Rhurbarb Strawberry Pie and Livermush at random.


    "A democracy is two wolves and a small lamb voting on what to have for dinner.
    Freedom under a constitutional republic is a well armed lamb contesting the vote." ... B.Franklin


    Home of the Gorge Rats: Linville Gorge
    My Videos YouTube Channel
    Photo collections Flickr Photostream


    Gorge Rat Productions On FaceBook

  8. #18
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Hudsonville MI
    Hammock
    WB BB 1.1 dbl
    Tarp
    8x10 made by me
    Insulation
    JRB winter UQ/TQ
    Suspension
    Amsteel Whoopies
    Posts
    346

    Question

    What would be the best seam for a tarp to join the 2 halves together?

  9. #19
    Senior Member Ramblinrev's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Milton, PA
    Hammock
    Hennessey Explorer Ultralight
    Tarp
    Hennessey Hex
    Insulation
    HH Super Shelter
    Suspension
    ring buckle
    Posts
    7,945
    Images
    101
    Quote Originally Posted by jeepcachr View Post
    What would be the best seam for a tarp to join the 2 halves together?
    Most people use a flat felled seam or a variation of it which is essentially a french seam folded and stitched down.
    I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.

    "Bless you child, when you set out to thread a needle don't hold the thread still and fetch the needle up to it; hold the needle still and poke the thread at it; that's the way a woman most always does, but a man always does t'other way."
    Mrs. Loftus to Huck Finn

    We Don't Sew... We Make Gear! video series

    Important thread injector guidelines especially for Newbies

    Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint

  10. #20
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Hudsonville MI
    Hammock
    WB BB 1.1 dbl
    Tarp
    8x10 made by me
    Insulation
    JRB winter UQ/TQ
    Suspension
    Amsteel Whoopies
    Posts
    346

    Smile

    Quote Originally Posted by Ramblinrev View Post
    Most people use a flat felled seam or a variation of it which is essentially a french seam folded and stitched down.
    Thanks that worked. Took me 8 hours and my 11 x12 tarp is now a 10x12 tarp but I got the two peices seamed together.

    Still need to hem the sides and add the tie downs.

    Edit: video 9 talks about flat felled seams, I hadn't gotten that far yet. I really like the videos and it's obvious that a lot of time went into making them. The only thing I would say is that some things like the flat felled seam would be really helpful if you zoomed in or held the fabric up to the camera when talking about the folds. Please don't take that as a complaint, I really like the videos.
    Last edited by jeepcachr; 05-17-2010 at 13:55.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Replies: 0
      Last Post: 10-25-2013, 14:23
    2. VIDEO: Gear Talk - What's in my Pack Series
      By SteelerNation in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 20
      Last Post: 12-08-2011, 10:08
    3. Making Great Gear vid series... What do you want to know?
      By Ramblinrev in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 05-19-2010, 08:49
    4. Video: We Don't Sew... We Make Gear! Part 5 Making It Real
      By Ramblinrev in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 4
      Last Post: 01-13-2009, 23:19

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •