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Any reason to put a hem around the perimeter of a cuben poncho/ground cloth?
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Apr 17, 2012 at 8:07 am #1288813
Was planning to hem the perimeter of this .75/oz cuben poncho but then asked myself "why". I don't have a ton of experience with cuben but I don't think it's going to fray sans hem. Not doing the hem would save me some sewing time, give me a tiny bit more coverage, and save a minute amount of weight.
I know it would have a more finished look with a hem… and add to the strength should it be used for a tarp…..but it won't be used for a tarp. I would however add small reinforcement patches under the snaps along the sides.
Am I overlooking something?
Apr 17, 2012 at 8:38 am #1868100Did you see Sulk46 video http://www.suluk46.com/RandD%20-%20RD7%20Cuben%20Fiber%20Tarp.html
He hems around the perimeter. Maybe other useful things in that video.
Apr 18, 2012 at 2:13 pm #1868717Thanks, Jerry. I actually did watch that video not long ago. Not sure that it would apply to my project though…being that I wouldn't be using my poncho as a tarp.
That said, having given this more thought, I think I'll put a thin hem in… if for nothing else, so it's more pleasing to my eye. The reinforced areas would look cleaner too with them tucked under the hem.
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