How to Make a Tarp | Ep. 98 | Ripstop on the Record

[@AndrewJDN]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the time, thought and effort you put into this. Long time listener, first time MYOG’er. Yep, time to jump right in. Cheers.

[@RipstopbytheRoll]

Thanks so much for being a listener! We're glad we could turn you into a MYOG'er, Happy Making!

[@JohnKlopp]

Great info, thanks! 👍

[@RipstopbytheRoll]

Thanks for watching!

[@billb5732]

Please _show_ us how you bind the ridgeline with grosgrain. At least a diagram.

[@RipstopbytheRoll]

Thanks for watching! That kit isn't on our list yet but it's really good to know that people are interested.

[@billb5732]

Doesn't need to be a kit. It is not a useful technique without a sketch or explanation. Kits are of limited value anyway, because they are generic, while most MYOGers want something more custom.

[@RipstopbytheRoll]

@@billb5732 I can help provide a little more context for you. How this technique works is that after you build both panels of the tarp you can run a basting stitch that connects the two panels. After those are basted together then you bind over the basting stitch with grosgrain. That reinforces the seam and has surprisingly good water resistance.