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What to do with 1 yd of silnylon?
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Nov 29, 2011 at 10:16 pm #1282556
I'm making a 9×5 tarp out of silnylon seconds from owfinc. I had to order 4 yards instead of 3 because I could not meet their minimum order (only for 1st order). So, now I have an extra yard of silnylon and I dont know what do do with it. Any suggestions? I was thinking about making a rain skirt.
Nov 29, 2011 at 10:21 pm #1807019I had the same question about one week ago. I made a small backpack about the size of a daypack, and it is sized just right to haul a Bear Vault 500. With shoulder straps and everything, it weighs 1.4 oz.
If I had less than one yard, I just make stuff sacks since they can be practically any size and be useful.
–B.G.–
Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 pm #1807028with smart cutting a rain jacket or anorak ?
Nov 30, 2011 at 5:41 am #1807058You could make Mark Henley's pack. It took exactly 1 sq/yd of fabric. I made this as my first pack. I made a new one very quickly after and changed a lot, but you could use it as a guideline for cutting pieces and make something. You can google search
Henley_1oz_instructions.pdf
you can find some things. I think I have it saved on my computer and can send it to you as well if you would like.
Nov 30, 2011 at 8:16 am #1807105The daypack sounds nice. I dont have the skills to cut a anorak or anything like that (cutting is the worst part of sewing for me) but I can do strait edges well. Was the daypack similar to the gossamer gear Riksack? Thanks for the suggestions.
Nov 30, 2011 at 8:42 am #1807118If you're looking for a really simple project, with a yard, you could make a custom-sized pack cover and probably have enough left over for a few stuff sacks.
Nov 30, 2011 at 9:35 am #1807147Multi-use item pack cover/gear hammock/mini-tarp/water bag/ bear bag.
Nov 30, 2011 at 7:03 pm #1807361After thinking about it I will probably make the Henley Pack because it is so simple but so functional. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Nov 30, 2011 at 7:58 pm #1807369One yard should be enough to make a wine bladder that could easily hold 3 gallons.
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