I have 8 yds of grey silnylon & am soon going to make a "MacCat style" hex tarp. I'm new to sewing, & will be using my neighbor's sewing machine. Some of the other projects I was considering include an underquilt for my new hammock, but based on time & sewing skills, I'm having Patrick (KAQ) make my underquilt. Making a tarp seems simple enough, though,,,, so, here's my questions:
#1. What's the best needle to use for 1.1oz silnylon?
#2. What's the best thread to use to construct this tarp? I've seen 100% nylon thread in my local fabric store, but notice Brian (OES) uses urethane coated 100% polyester thread.
#3. Is webbing another name for grosgrain ribbon? I plan on lining the edges w/ a fabric, like Brian/OES does,,, & I think I remember a past post explaining he used grosgrain ribbon.
#4. Before lining the edges w/ webbing, do you still fold over the edges of the silnylon (like you normally would if not using webbing)?
#5. The tie-out corners. It seems I remember a post where a small piece of regular nylon is sewn on the top & bottom of each corner tieout to reinforce the tie-outs. Brian's website states using 1000D Kevlar ripstop for those corners. Should this reinforcement fabric be waterproof, non-waterproof, DWR or what,, or does it matter?
#6. D-rings for corner tieouts. Brian uses ABS plastic D-rings. What does ABS mean?
I think this does it.
Thanks for all reply's!!!