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  Topic Name: Best way to bind thin ripstop seams on: December 22, 2015, 09:15:42 AM
mbanzi


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« on: December 22, 2015, 09:15:42 AM »

I'm in the process of making a new bivy bag from 1.6oz SilPoly & 1.1oz Ripstop. I normally use grosgrain to bind the seams on the heavier fabrics that I make my bags from, but I was wondering what is the best way to bind these thin fabrics? Should I stick with grosgrain or find something softer & more flexible?
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  Topic Name: Best way to bind thin ripstop seams Reply #1 on: December 22, 2015, 12:55:51 PM
Adam Alphabet


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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2015, 12:55:51 PM »

I used flat felled seams on my bivy to hide the raw edge and not have to use grosgrain. Lot's of tutorials and variations online.
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  Topic Name: Best way to bind thin ripstop seams Reply #2 on: December 22, 2015, 02:46:03 PM
mbanzi


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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2015, 02:46:03 PM »

I used flat felled seams on my bivy to hide the raw edge and not have to use grosgrain.

Thanks, I use flat felled seams on the net, but thought it would be too difficult to do for the side & bottom seams. Will definitely look better, I may give it a shot.
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