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.
