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waterproof bias binding tape duh 08-14-2006
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Posted by duh on August 14, 2006, 7:12 am
Kate Dicey wrote:
> duh wrote:
>
>> I've got a pattern for a tent, and it says to sew binding tape to the
>> roof seam. I assume this is bias binding tape, to give the seam
>> strength.
>
>
> Bias tape is stretchy, and not particularly strong. What type of tape
> does the pattern/instructions ask for? If it says 'seam binding tape'
> this is NOT bias binding.

He didn't even say "bias". I extrapolated that. just said binding tape.

Posted by Kate Dicey on August 14, 2006, 7:49 am
duh wrote:

> Kate Dicey wrote:
>
>> duh wrote:
>>
>>> I've got a pattern for a tent, and it says to sew binding tape to the
>>> roof seam. I assume this is bias binding tape, to give the seam
>>> strength.
>>
>>
>>
>> Bias tape is stretchy, and not particularly strong. What type of tape
>> does the pattern/instructions ask for? If it says 'seam binding tape'
>> this is NOT bias binding.
>
>
> He didn't even say "bias". I extrapolated that. just said binding tape.

This is why I made the distinction between bias tape (usually cotton or
polycotton, though occasionally acetate satin, and stretchy rather than
strong) and other seam tapes. Seam binding tape and bias binding are
different animals, even though bias binding can be used for binding some
seams.

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Posted by duh on August 14, 2006, 8:41 am
Kate Dicey wrote:
> duh wrote:
>
>> Kate Dicey wrote:
>>
>>> duh wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've got a pattern for a tent, and it says to sew binding tape to
>>>> the roof seam. I assume this is bias binding tape, to give the seam
>>>> strength.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bias tape is stretchy, and not particularly strong. What type of
>>> tape does the pattern/instructions ask for? If it says 'seam binding
>>> tape' this is NOT bias binding.
>>
>>
>>
>> He didn't even say "bias". I extrapolated that. just said binding tape.
>
>
> This is why I made the distinction between bias tape (usually cotton or
> polycotton, though occasionally acetate satin, and stretchy rather than
> strong) and other seam tapes. Seam binding tape and bias binding are
> different animals, even though bias binding can be used for binding some
> seams.
>

http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/ultralight/Projects/Pattern_NightWing.pdf

this is something like I'm thinking about doing. Figured I might add
some vestibules to it.



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Posted by Kate Dicey on August 14, 2006, 9:29 am
duh wrote:

> http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/ultralight/Projects/Pattern_NightWing.pdf
>
> this is something like I'm thinking about doing. Figured I might add
> some vestibules to it.

Looks like you need nylon seam tape: Scroll down...
http://www.sewing.co.uk/tapes.htm

Or:
http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/Product.aspx/Tape!8610/25

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Posted by small change on August 14, 2006, 3:43 pm

> duh wrote:
>
>> http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/ultralight/Projects/Pattern_NightWing.pdf
>>
>> this is something like I'm thinking about doing. Figured I might add
>> some vestibules to it.

chiming in late here.

www.backpacking.net/bbs has a gear maker's board that has many, many
experienced tent and tarp makers who are familiar with the designs,
materials and issues you are encountering. Much more so that this board
where there are very few who have done the kind of projects you are
attempting, and have actually used the materials and techniques.

www.owfinc.com sell both nylon grosgrain, and folded nylon bias binding,
which is what is used on tent seams. Grosgrain is rarely used in tents
except to cover exposed floor and wall join seams. Seam binding on tapes is
never waterproof, it's only put on when seam is not felled, to prevent
seams allowances from raveling. Waterproofing your seam would be another
process. Most tent seams are not waterproofed unless it is a single wall
construction - otherwise you rely on the fly for water protection. Tent
manufacturers use the double folded nylon type of bias tape.

For waterproofing tent seams, you must match the fabric and the adhesive.
For example, you use silnet with silnylon, seam grip with a urethane/nylon
configuration etc.

I don't know what Bronwyn is referring to as a "wax stick" for
waterproofing, maybe she can elaborate? Never heard of such a thing, and
frankly that sounds stop gap unless your tent is waxed cotton.

ps






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