Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. :-). Ad from shop CraftedGift contact us| Ribbon or webbing doesn't have much holding the ends together, pull on a crosswise strand and it will unravel, Yes the ribbon ends were melted to stop the fray. Shape it however you choose with help from the wired edge, and craft all sorts of accents. Length (Packed Sharks), 1 Yard - I Heart Cats & I Heart Dogs Cotton Fabric (Great for Quilting, Sewing, Craft Projects, Quilt, Throw Pillows & More) 1 Yard X 44", Joann Name Gifts By Vnz Joann The Genius Throw Pillow, 18x18, Multicolor, FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Jeaneology Iron-Ons-Climbing Fleur De Lis Flock, 100% Cotton Fabric Sold by The Yard 1 Yard = 36 in. One side boasts evenly-spaced, white polka dots while the other boasts alternating, thick and thin white stripes. One thought, did you melt the ends of the grosgrain ribbon before you tested it? Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Ad from shop JudysDollClothesShop Give your creations a burst of color and pattern with this Hot Pink Dots & Striped Wired Edge Satin Ribbon. Receive Special Offers from Partners All the loops worked great. These proved stronger in my testing. Whether you liked or disliked the product. 50 characters remaining, 255 characters maximum I think the wider ones have a little less footage but are still only $1.99! Something went wrong. ThatandThisbySteph From shop cjccustomjewels, ad by fairytailcollars This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Fill out the requested information. Use the links below to share this content: Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 15 total), Joann Fabrics Grosgrain Ribbon for tarp tie out loops, Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT. The next test I upgraded the stitching. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. HeadbandsByTina Glad to see this thread from 4 yr ago. From shop RIBBONBOWTIQUE2015, ad by PawsitivelyCuteBows Two other things I noticed about this configuration were: it put a lot of stress on the hem seam, and it pulled on one side because the loop ends were sewn on one side. RibbonworksDesign TheTwoOfUsCreations From shop KorbsKorner, ad by RiceCreamCo Ad from shop HeadbandsByTina From shop MCsupplies, ad by tyfairy JescaPilar Assembling the Art Roll, (unfolded): Follow along with the "map" below to measure and pin pieces onto large oil cloth piece. This is the tarp in use with a net tent underneath on it's first real trip. This is one of the corners. (10% off), ad by TLPuniverseFR From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. From shop SparkMarks, ad by LouisandPhil Bar tacking this sort of tape is NOT a good idea. In addition to the tests with with 3/8 inch grosgrain ribbon from Jo-Ann fabrics I decided to test homemade loops made from silnylon. krdigitals TheKLEMENSEN PawsitivelyCuteBows From shop CutieCapsRibbon, ad by RibbonworksDesign Once you assemble and attach the pocket to the oil cloth, you will straight stitch on both sides and the bottom seam only. (15% off), ad by MinniesBootique I like this loop setup the best from my testing. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. From shop CuddledUpCreations, $20.00 From shop TrueThread, ad by SparkMarks Dont see this option? Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. I used two layers. This is the ridge line tie out loop. Login or become a member to post in the member forums! Absolutely! From shop PawsitivelyCuteBows, ad by Petershams about Get our free Handbook and Receive our weekly newsletter to see what's new at Backpacking Light! Art supplies to fit this specific roll include various paint brushes, watercolor pad with 6x9in sheets (spiral bound at top), watercolor set (18 colors), round sponge and small palette. Original Price $36.80 This feature requires an active Backpacking Light Membership. My Sweet Petunia Home Forums Gear Forums Make Your Own Gear Joann Fabrics Grosgrain Ribbon for tarp tie out loops. FREE shipping, ad by GiftyBusiness From shop TheKLEMENSEN, ad by MCsupplies FREE shipping, ad by CutieCapsRibbon this makes me want to go get some of that stuff, grab my Mom's sewing machine and make some tree-huggers :). It's never failed for me. Petershams Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Splitcoaststampers.com Terms of Use, Rules, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. From shop CoutureNicole, ad by KorbsKorner In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. Then sew a few stitches with your sewing machine to secure the pleats.This will make the pocket 3-D and easily hold the sponge. From shop TillysCraftyCottage, ad by Lillybellesribbon Next I tried this loop configuration with the loop ends sewn on each side to give an even pull, the loop ends sewn over both the hem edge and the regular tarp fabric with a reinforcement patch sewn on. Yes, I use grosgrain webbing on tents and packs too, extensively. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Certainly the 1/2" grosgrain that diygearsupply sold me could wait for a more demanding application. Now we are in the middle of summer with everyone traveling on vacation in need of small activities to take along. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! With this configuration the silnylon loop and thread is plenty strong, configuration of the attachment makes for a nice balanced even pull on the fabric and takes advantage of the hem strength but does not put extra stress on the hem seam. My brain, locked into "it has to be sold by a gear shop, etc" took me on a side trip to find 3/8" grosgrain to tack mitten hooks to my bug net. I've used it for years for tarp tie outs. Original Price $11.83 Which specific features you liked or disliked, and why. I am happy to see that this information has been helpful. Ad from shop RiceCreamCo Captcha failed to load. On this trip we had no rain, but I did set it up in some wind. The following are some photos of loop configurations I tried and the results. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. When attaching the paint brush holder to the oil cloth you will stitch the straight lines down the fabric making separate "pockets" for the paint brushes. You will want to carefully attach each item by pinning then sewing it in its measured place. (15% off), ad by OnceUponARibbonStore Do not sell my personal information. RIBBONBOWTIQUE2015 Jo Ann fabric One Organized Essentials storage Basket, Halloween Corn Candy Trick or Treat Fabric by The Half 1/2 Yard, K & Company Christmas Cheer Chipboard - 68PK/Phrases & Tags, K & Company Christmas Cheer Glittered Medallion Kit, Maker's Holiday Hanukkah Dreidels 16''x 28'' Kitchen Hand Towel, College University of WashingtonTM HuskiesTM Fleece Fabric Print By the Yard, Unique Invisible Zipper 14 Inch -Burgundy, Apple Tree Punch Needle Kit-3 Inch x4 Inch, 100% Cotton Fabric Sold by The Yard 1 Yard = 36 in. From shop SavingGraceDesignCo, Sale Price $14.35 forums| CuddledUpCreations ;-). From shop TheTwoOfUsCreations, Sale Price $5.90 These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. $9.47, $11.83 I agree with Roger Caffin that the ribbon is plenty strong, you just have to be careful to use a method of stitching that distributes the load well. Spreading out the loop ends was better than keeping them together. Time for a style refresh? Ad from shop CraftyByCraft JoAnn's also has 1/4" gingham ribbon as well at a good price. (20% off), ad by TheKLEMENSEN Then the triangle is sewn into the seam of the shelter. Ad from shop Petershams I don't know why they don't have green, but they didn't. I got the idea for making silnylon loops from Brawny's You Tube video on making silnylon stuff sacks. From shop Petershams, ad by TrueThread InthreadableDesigns Jo Ann also has 7 colors in the organdy ribbon in 3 or 4 different widths. Great! I am going to use your suggestions on a tarp project. Ad from shop CraftAddictionShoppe Ad from shop LouisandPhil Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Threadart Premium Felt By the Yard - 36" Wide - Black | Soft Wool-Like Feel | 1.2mm Thick Fabric for DIY Crafts, Sewing, Crafting Projects | Compatible with Cricut Maker, Threadart Premium Felt By the Yard - 36" Wide - Lavender | Soft Wool-Like Feel | 1.2mm Thick Fabric for DIY Crafts, Sewing, Crafting Projects | Compatible with Cricut Maker. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Ad from shop PrettyBittyBabyGoods A design using a zigzag stitch easily fixed this and provided a strong loop that I could not break or damage with my testing methods. From shop CraftAddictionShoppe, ad by SavingGraceDesignCo Thanks for taking the time to do this. Ad from shop KorbsKorner From shop PeppermintTwistC, ad by CuddledUpCreations Only $.99 a roll. LouisandPhil One of those grosgrain loops held my body weight before the tarp fabric ripped out not along the hem seam. Original Price $8.00 From shop JescaPilar. I could not make the stitching rip out under my body weight either in the regular XBox or Boxed Xbox configuration. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. From shop tyfairy, ad by TheTwoOfUsCreations I used a fold like I would use for wrapping paper to make the ends nice, neat & square. I trimmed the ribbon ends with pinking shears to prevent fraying. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. The X Box is done with Extra Strength, the rest is regular Gutermann. From shop RiceCreamCo, $4.40 The stitching being the weakest. Paint Brush Holder : To make the paint brush holder, you will want to first finish the seams of the coordinating fabric piece by folding 1/4in over, and the again another 1/4in and pressing with iron. This worked better than my first configuration. Ad from shop cjccustomjewels Ad from shop TheTwoOfUsCreations Ad from shop PawsitivelyCuteBows Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This double-face ribbon features a vibrant hot pink background with a satin sheen, and a different pattern on either side. You can join our incredible papercrafting community at. This is one of the two tie outs located along one of the long sides. Roll up, tie the ribbon and enjoy. Fold down 1in at the top and pin two top edges together. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Original Price $6.94 I started with a design similar to hers. FoundThingsEmporium Ad from shop CuddledUpCreations Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Ad from shop CoutureNicole TrueThread While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. Ad from shop fairytailcollars Ad from shop CutieCapsRibbon Item not available in Hobby Lobby Stores. It did not come close to holding my bodyweight. Then measure and mark 1 inch increments across. Ad from shop LaserXdesigns Original Price $11.54 Ad from shop TrueThread gallery| $6.80, $8.00 I decided to give it a go and make a travel art supplies roll as a gift and specifically for painting supplies. What was failing (in some cases) was the stitching and the weaving. 2013-2022 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. After all items are attached with sewing machine using a straight stitch, fold over at mid-line. This mid-line fold will be the bottom of the finished art roll. PeppermintTwistC The ribbon itself is actually much stronger than your tests show. Brushes in their 1 inch vertical dividers, slip the back of the watercolor pad into the pocket formed between point a and b, place the paint set in the two elastic holders, the sponge in the small pocket and the palette in the small elastic space. Nice work. Please. From shop CraftedGift, ad by RIBBONBOWTIQUE2015 I didn't follow any directions myself while making this for my niece's 7th birthday, but after I measured and remeasured I came up with a "map" of sorts to follow along. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. A Membership is required to post in the forums. SparkMarks calendar New Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT. I have used 3/8" grosgrain for tie-outs on a shelter that has been through many winter storms with no problems. I sewed it on with Extra Strength Gutermann Poly thread. If anything, it is too strong and therefore too heavy, so for SUL tarps I use folded fabric instead of grossgrain. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. $9.81, $11.54 For the amount of time the kids and I create and use art supplies, I have yet to make a travel case. Ad from shop RIBBONBOWTIQUE2015 I tested both the Jo-Ann fabric grosgrain ribbon and my homemade silnylon loops sewn to a 1/2 inch rolled silnylon tarp hem in various configurations. Putting one loop end on either side made for a nice even pull. Learn more. From shop LaserXdesigns, ad by StarboardBows I haven't seen this posted before, but a friend told me on Saturday that Joann's had some 1/8" grosgrain ribbon so another friend and I went at lunch today and found 6 colors - Red, Black, White, Blue, Purple, Yellow. From shop OnceUponARibbonStore, ad by CraftyByCraft Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. This loop failed when the regular strength Polyester Gutermann thread broke on one of the Xboxes. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Ad from shop RibbonworksDesign Here is what I tested and the results. Ad from shop Lillybellesribbon WayTooSweet From shop FoundThingsEmporium, $80.00 Original Price $15.95 Ad from shop TillysCraftyCottage StarboardBows And you will stitch using a straight stitch the seams on the two sides only. View cart for details. Can you imagine putting your entire weight on a tarp tie-out? cjccustomjewels Note: Do not iron oil cloth, just pin or clothespin the material to hold in place as you get ready to sew. JudysDollClothesShop MCsupplies Ad from shop ThatandThisbySteph (15% off), ad by CraftedGift Sew the seams on all four sides. CoutureNicole The weak link was the single layer thin grosgrain ribbon and the stitching. From shop TLPuniverseFR, ad by fromtheWillowwacks The weave can't support the concentrated load. From shop Lillybellesribbon, ad by PeppermintTwistC The fabric would shred! Length (Watercolor Packed Pigs), 100% Cotton Fabric Sold by The Yard 1 Yard = 36 in. FREE shipping, ad by FoundThingsEmporium Ad from shop FoundThingsEmporium Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Choose the options youd like for the order. Next I am going to test some loops sewn to tarp hems. PrettyBittyBabyGoods (15% off), ad by JescaPilar Stitch across using a zig zag stitch until point a. I bought some black/white and pink white. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. tic tac toe boards.where to find heavier board. Splitcoaststampers.com - the world's #1 papercrafting community, You're currently viewing Splitcoaststampers as a GUEST. Ad from shop TheKLEMENSEN I sewed lines of stitches down the sides to hold the folded material together and sewed it into a loop with an Xbox and took it outside to test it's strength. I also liked the "hands on" testing methods that you employed. The grey is regular strength Gutermann. This is the perfect place to start, Help your creativity flourish with tools, supplies & more, Everything to help you put your sewing projects in motion, Make memories with our papercrafting essentials, Fall in love with elegant finds for your big day, Party favors, decor & more to get the celebration started, Stock up on all things artsy for your next creation, New needle art project? I've gone to look for the right size stuff. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. fairytailcollars From shop fromtheWillowwacks, $35.00 From shop LouisandPhil, ad by cjccustomjewels FREE shipping, ad by HeadbandsByTina I appreciate the the time effort and thought that went into it. On the first test the single layer of grosgrain failed just outside of the Xbox. It was stronger, but did not hold my body weight. SavingGraceDesignCo Ad from shop LibbysEtzyShop From shop StarboardBows, ad by TillysCraftyCottage LaserXdesigns RiceCreamCo From shop krdigitals, ad by ThatandThisbySteph It held my bodyweight of 165 lbs but failed when I bounced on it. It looks and feels pretty wimpy. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, Ribbon Spools Lot of 32 NEW W/Extras - Joann Offray Crafts Scrapbooking 3/8x6. The extra strength Gutermann was much stronger. Ad from shop TLPuniverseFR I don't know about long term durability. I tied some cord onto my grosgrain test loops and tested the strength with my body weight by bouncing on it slung over a tree limb outside. CutieCapsRibbon 255 characters remaining, 25 characters maximum Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team. Ad from shop ChainFireDesigns From your first test it looks like it frayed off the end. It's regular grosgrain ribbon from Jo Ann Fabrics that I have tested in my other posts. The tarp fabric and the grosgrain were now the weak links. I sewed mine to the shelter by making a triangle of fabric with the grosgrain sewn to two edges of the triangle (and extending past the point). Get Backpacking Light news, updates, gear info, skills, and commentary delivered into your inbox 1-2x/week. CraftyByCraft From shop CraftyByCraft, ad by Lenfilee From shop fairytailcollars, $27.00 Ad from shop krdigitals From shop WayTooSweet, ad by CraftAddictionShoppe Ad from shop MCsupplies Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This testing and your results are very helpful. It is the black thread in the picture. Underneath is a half circle reinforcement patch and a piece of grosgrain ribbon going along the seam. Now that I finally figured out how to make one, I am already on to making a second smaller one for colored pencils. TLPuniverseFR CraftedGift ChainFireDesigns For questions or concerns regarding recent orders or product availability, please contact us. fromtheWillowwacks LittleDragonslayers Ad from shop GiftyBusiness From shop RibbonworksDesign, Sale Price $6.80 Thumbs up for JoAnn's grossgrain. Lillybellesribbon It's actually pretty strong. From shop PrettyBittyBabyGoods, ad by InthreadableDesigns TillysCraftyCottage Next, to make the pocket pleats, measure 2inches in on each side of the width. Again the Gutermann regular strength thread was what failed first, along with the tarp fabric ripping out. $31.28, $36.80 FREE shipping, ad by krdigitals This is not a detailed step by step, because it really is just a lot of measuring and then some simple sewing. Ad from shop SparkMarks Ad from shop JescaPilar From shop ThatandThisbySteph, ad by ChainFireDesigns Good news! You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. From shop GiftyBusiness, $15.95 OnceUponARibbonStore CraftAddictionShoppe $5.90, $6.94 Please be mindful of our values and boundaries and review our Community Guidelines prior to posting. I am very much into MYOG for tarps and packs. This loop easily held my body weight of 165lbs and I could not break it even bouncing around on it under load, but the straight stitches ripped out. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. news| From shop LittleDragonslayers, ad by WayTooSweet Previous Issues, home| 25 characters remaining. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Ad from shop tyfairy Those colors in that last picture are positively surreal! This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available. From shop Lenfilee, Sale Price $9.47 Ad from shop fromtheWillowwacks From shop InthreadableDesigns, ad by CoutureNicole This easily held my weight and was difficult to break while bouncing on it. resources| Help other shoppers make informed decisions by reviewing your purchase. +1 for great work on this thread and your tarp. They do have a nice assortment of colors in the organdy and grograin but having them in stock at my story is a whole other story. Lastly, I tried a homemade silnylon loop sewn with one end on each side of the tarp with the ends spread apart and secured with one large Xbox made from extra strength Gutermann. |advertise, Visit our platinum partners: Uncached Time = Tue Aug 02 09:08:02 CDT 2022, Cached Time = Tue Aug 02 09:05:29 CDT 2022, Cached Time = Tue Aug 02 09:08:02 CDT 2022, Cached Time = Tue Aug 02 09:05:28 CDT 2022, Dots & Striped Wired Edge Satin Ribbon - 5/8". Your research and testing of the different styles of tieouts and their designs was very informative and helpful. From shop JudysDollClothesShop, Sale Price $31.28 Join our email list to receive our Weekly Ad, special promotions, fun project ideas and store news. Get the Weekly Inkling newsletter Watch the Tarptent Dipole Review Premiere on YouTube: Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. I chose the oil cloth because with art, especially water color, things are bound to get messy. It was a balanced pull but very concentrated. The X box stitching is Extra Strength Gutermann. store directory | From shop ChainFireDesigns, ad by PrettyBittyBabyGoods Ad from shop SavingGraceDesignCo Here is an UPDATE: When it came time to sew the tie outs on the tarp I was making for this summer's trip I went with the Jo Ann 3/8 grosgrain for the corners and ridgeline tie outs and silnylon for the tie outs on the sides and lifter patches. GiftyBusiness Going to the local Jo-Ann Fabrics, I found grosgrain ribbon in the decorative ribbon section in various widths. To finish, you will want to again fold over the unfinished openings on either side an inch and stitch closed (I again used a zig zag stitch), careful not to stitch the ribbon end while you do so. Looks like you already have an account! My lightbulb moment came when I understood that the grosgrain needn't have greater strength than the bug net. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. The Cats Pajamas. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. The 1/4" has 15 yards for $1.99. You've got this in the bag, Gather 'round our soul-warming collections, Dial up the charm with our jewelry making essentials. FREE shipping, ad by JudysDollClothesShop We pride ourselves on being great hosts, but guests have limited access to some of our incredible artwork, our lively forums and other super cool features of the site! For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Continue sewing top from b across remaining width. FREE shipping, ad by LaserXdesigns KorbsKorner The ribbon closure will be on the back. United States | English (US) | $ (USD). Now get those art supplies and load them in. From my testing, I think Joann fabrics 3/8 grosgrain ribbon is strong enough for tarp tie outs used on the ridgeline and corners when it is doubled and a single layer would be fine along the sides. I sewed some loops in the grosgrain ribbon with regular strength Gutermann poly thread also purchased from Jo-Ann fabrics. Keeping the loops sewn to either side, and the loops sewn over the tarp hem, I abandoned the reinforcement and tried the following configurations, this time with grosgrain. |Verve| Think of it as a graph paper, especially great if you use gingham oil cloth like I did (found at Jo-Ann Fabric store).
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