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Re: Modified Felled Seam
Yeah, I was thinking if you could reduce that first row of stitching the seam might be more waterproof. It seems that water would most likely enter there where there is only one maybe two layers o...

In Make Your Own Gear » Modified Felled Seam
February 20, 9:09am
Modified Felled Seam
After looking at a couple of tents lately I got to thinking about the flat felled seam. You know how you usually put the two wrong sides together and then sew your seam allowance...next you open up...

In Make Your Own Gear » Modified Felled Seam
February 20, 7:54am
Egyptian Cotton
I've been searching high and low for egyptian cotton the last few months and here's my results: Craig MacDonald has 4 oz loomstate egyptian cotton for sale for $25/yard (60" fabric)...

In Make Your Own Gear » Organic Ultralight Anyone?
December 24, 7:14am
Rasant Thread
Roger - you're incredible, thanks so much... Quick follow-up question, it looks like I can get Rasant 120 shipped from Australia on ebay for ~$22. Would this size work in my home sewing mach...

In Make Your Own Gear » Polycore Thread
November 13, 4:22pm
Polycore Thread
I know it's not ultralight but I got my canvas to start sewing my winter pyramid tent. The research I've done has indicated that the best thread for sewing canvas has a polyester core and i...

In Make Your Own Gear » Polycore Thread
November 12, 2:57pm
Re: Canvas supplier
Nick - thanks for the link. I was wondering have you used the canvas in a tent? If so, is it pretty waterproof? I don't know a lot about canvas but I had the conception that good canvas that is...

In Make Your Own Gear » Internal Frame for Pyramid
September 06, 6:58pm
Nylon vs Canvas
Yeah, I go back and forth between double walled nylon and canvas. Nylon pro is lighter weight. However the double wall design adds an extra layer of hassle. Plus, I haven't been able to find...

In Make Your Own Gear » Internal Frame for Pyramid
September 05, 6:18pm
Scott Tent
David - that is almost exactly what I want to do, thanks so much. Question - what kind of ring did you use? I was going to maybe use some Eureka section poles (available at Campmor) but conduit wou...

In Make Your Own Gear » Internal Frame for Pyramid
September 04, 12:51pm
Internal Frame for Pyramid
It may be a little early but I've got winter camping on the mind... Here are some of my thoughts on sewing a "winter mid", some feedback would be much appreciated... I want to g...

In Make Your Own Gear » Internal Frame for Pyramid
September 02, 9:32am
FS - Misc Gear
SOLD: Golite Shangri-la 1 - fly only, used for ~ 7 nights. $80 obo (including shipping CONUS) Gatewood Cape. Used but not abused. $90 obo (including shipping CONUS) SOLD: Set of four AW recharg...

In Gear Swap » FS - Misc Gear
July 21, 12:38pm

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