TCUHunter34
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DIY Tarp Build Question, Solo Shelter
Hello all,
I'm new here to Rokslide and have already learned so much from you all! I am in the process of designing a couple different shelters to build. One will be a take on Kifaru's SuperTarp, with different dimensions.
The material I am planning on using will be from Rip Stop By The Roll. They offer the material in a 58" wide or 72" wide version, from there I will cut to the desired length. The widest length of fabric I need cut on each side of the tarp is 5' 3 5/16" (63.3125"). This is just for one side, I'll make two of these for the entire tarp with a flat felled seam in the middle.
If I were to purchase the 58" wide version of material I would have to cut into several different sections, therefore adding more sections and more seams to sew. Six pieces and 5 seams
If I purchased the 72" wide version, each side of the tarp would be fully cut out in one piece. Therefore the entire tarp is made of two pieces and only requires one flat fell seam in the middle.
My question is of strength. Obviously, there is a potential for weakening if the sewing is done incorrectly, but lets say the sewing is just fine. In fabric, what is stronger? Two piece construction/one seam or Six piece construction/5 seam?
Thank you
Hello all,
I'm new here to Rokslide and have already learned so much from you all! I am in the process of designing a couple different shelters to build. One will be a take on Kifaru's SuperTarp, with different dimensions.
The material I am planning on using will be from Rip Stop By The Roll. They offer the material in a 58" wide or 72" wide version, from there I will cut to the desired length. The widest length of fabric I need cut on each side of the tarp is 5' 3 5/16" (63.3125"). This is just for one side, I'll make two of these for the entire tarp with a flat felled seam in the middle.
If I were to purchase the 58" wide version of material I would have to cut into several different sections, therefore adding more sections and more seams to sew. Six pieces and 5 seams
If I purchased the 72" wide version, each side of the tarp would be fully cut out in one piece. Therefore the entire tarp is made of two pieces and only requires one flat fell seam in the middle.
My question is of strength. Obviously, there is a potential for weakening if the sewing is done incorrectly, but lets say the sewing is just fine. In fabric, what is stronger? Two piece construction/one seam or Six piece construction/5 seam?
Thank you
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