My first MYOG (greatly influenced by members of BPL) 6 x 8.5 tarp- 1.3oz calendered ripstop nylon

[charles nguyen]

I've been bitten by the MYOG bug. I did some research on tarps, shopped around for great deals, and practiced on my sister's sewing machine before tackling the project. I was really impressed with Oware 6×8 flat tarp (images of tarp from http://www.hikeabovetheclouds.com/oware-6×8-tarp-setups/) so I modeled my tarp after their design. I found 72" 1.3oz calendered ripstop nylon rolls on ebay at $3/yd. This turned out to be great because I didn't have to do any fancy seams. I ordered 3 yards and I was done. The fabric, thread, gross grain, mineral spirit, and silicone came out to be around $30. This was great practice before advancing to the SMD Meteor bivy.

[Bob Gross]

Give us a report once you've tested it in rain and wind.

–B.G.–

[Jerry Adams]

Nice job!

Why didn't you do conventional grosgrain tieouts: Fold over, with the tarp between the folded grosgrain, loose zigzag:

[charles nguyen]

Jerry,
I like your idea of positioning the tarp between the gross grain tieouts for strength. I'm new at this MYOG and I'm grateful for the helpful inputs from BPL. I will give this a try on the scraps for sewing experience. Now that we have a sewing machine, my fiancee wants me to help her out with window treatments. oh boy…..
Thanks,
Charles

[Jerry Adams]

grosgrain loops – not my idea : )

My wife makes me repair comforter and stuff like that

My wife talks about making her clothes – not going to happen, although I've done minor repairs

Window treatments – maybe

My wide bought the sewing machine for herself, hardly ever used it, mine now

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