I did some tests with the 3/8th inch ribbon. From shop JudysDollClothesShop, Sale Price $31.28 From shop WayTooSweet, ad by CraftAddictionShoppe Good news! MCsupplies 255 characters remaining, 25 characters maximum Ad from shop RiceCreamCo You will want to carefully attach each item by pinning then sewing it in its measured place. Ad from shop KorbsKorner To make the Travel Art Roll, you will need a piece of 22x36in oil cloth, plus a small 3.5x6in scrap of oilcloth, a coordinating 7x9in fabric scrap, natural elastic cut into (2) 10in pieces and (1) 6in piece, 1yd of coordinating grosgrain ribbon, a tape measure/ruler, coordinating thread in white and navy to match ribbon, pinking shears and a basic sewing machine. Again the Gutermann regular strength thread was what failed first, along with the tarp fabric ripping out. Join the party at Splitcoaststampers today! Now get those art supplies and load them in. My brawny tarp has silnylon tie-outs like you described. It is the black thread in the picture. 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. Ad from shop ThatandThisbySteph Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. RibbonworksDesign On the first test the single layer of grosgrain failed just outside of the Xbox. 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). Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. TrueThread Ad from shop CoutureNicole Ad from shop fairytailcollars Great! Again it is two layer grosgrain with Extra Strength Gutermann. From shop PeppermintTwistC, ad by CuddledUpCreations Ad from shop CraftedGift FREE shipping, ad by CutieCapsRibbon Fold down 1in at the top and pin two top edges together. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. I tried an Xbox on one end and some simple rows if straight stitches to secure the other loop. From shop RibbonworksDesign, Sale Price $6.80 50 characters remaining, 255 characters maximum From shop MinniesBootique, ad by LittleDragonslayers 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. Ad from shop CraftAddictionShoppe Ad from shop WayTooSweet 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. KorbsKorner It was a balanced pull but very concentrated. Ad from shop GiftyBusiness Sewing the ends over the tarp hem kept pressure off the seam but still seemed to utilized the extra strength of the tarp hem. We usually put supplies in a resuable zipper bag and grab our sketchbooks. Next I am going to test some loops sewn to tarp hems. From shop GiftyBusiness, $15.95 Shape it however you choose with help from the wired edge, and craft all sorts of accents. If anything, it is too strong and therefore too heavy, so for SUL tarps I use folded fabric instead of grossgrain. 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 like this loop setup the best from my testing. 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. From shop TillysCraftyCottage, ad by Lillybellesribbon InthreadableDesigns Ad from shop LibbysEtzyShop It's regular grosgrain ribbon from Jo Ann Fabrics that I have tested in my other posts. LibbysEtzyShop The grey is regular strength Gutermann. Spreading out the loop ends was better than keeping them together. The weave can't support the concentrated load. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. From shop ThatandThisbySteph, ad by ChainFireDesigns The fabric would shred! The tarp fabric and the grosgrain were now the weak links. These are harder to make than simply cutting a piece of grosgrain but seem much stronger to me. Ad from shop CutieCapsRibbon The X box stitching is Extra Strength Gutermann. From shop cjccustomjewels, ad by fairytailcollars From shop InthreadableDesigns, ad by CoutureNicole These proved stronger in my testing. 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. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. |Verve| I decided to give it a go and make a travel art supplies roll as a gift and specifically for painting supplies. 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. From shop CraftyByCraft, ad by Lenfilee You just want to pinch it in at that 2in marker and fold pleat over and pin. Original Price $36.80 From shop Lenfilee, Sale Price $9.47 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 TheKLEMENSEN I started with this silnylon loop sewn on with two Xbox stitches. ad by LibbysEtzyShop Original Price $6.94 Ad from shop cjccustomjewels From shop TLPuniverseFR, ad by fromtheWillowwacks 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. +1 for great work on this thread and your tarp. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, Ribbon Spools Lot of 32 NEW W/Extras - Joann Offray Crafts Scrapbooking 3/8x6. 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. CoutureNicole FoundThingsEmporium |advertise, Visit our platinum partners: Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Then measure and mark 1 inch increments across. The 1/4" has 15 yards for $1.99. I am very much into MYOG for tarps and packs. Original Price $11.83 I think the wider ones have a little less footage but are still only $1.99! 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. Bar tacking this sort of tape is NOT a good idea. Ad from shop TLPuniverseFR Ad from shop CuddledUpCreations   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). Sponge Pocket: Now take the small piece of oil cloth measuring 3.5x6in and trim slightly with pinking shears. news| I have used 3/8" grosgrain for tie-outs on a shelter that has been through many winter storms with no problems. Makes a very strong attachment. FREE shipping, ad by JudysDollClothesShop FREE shipping, ad by FoundThingsEmporium Please be mindful of our values and boundaries and review our Community Guidelines prior to posting. From shop RiceCreamCo, $4.40 Roll up, tie the ribbon and enjoy. You can join our incredible papercrafting community at. From shop CraftAddictionShoppe, ad by SavingGraceDesignCo This art roll is specific for the supplies I will list out below (in terms of size). Ad from shop PeppermintTwistC :-). Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. Continue sewing top from b across remaining width. I've used it for years for tarp tie outs. Ad from shop PawsitivelyCuteBows From shop krdigitals, ad by ThatandThisbySteph cjccustomjewels Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else. Fred Rogers. The following are some photos of loop configurations I tried and the results. I appreciate the the time effort and thought that went into it. TLPuniverseFR From shop LaserXdesigns, ad by StarboardBows And you will stitch using a straight stitch the seams on the two sides only. ChainFireDesigns Send me an email when it's back in stock. The Box with an X in it, as shown in the last photo, is a much stronger way of sewing any tape as your results suggest. forums| 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. Ad from shop StarboardBows I also liked the "hands on" testing methods that you employed. This is the tarp in use with a net tent underneath on it's first real trip. Ad from shop krdigitals 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". This is one of the two tie outs located along one of the long sides. From shop Lillybellesribbon, ad by PeppermintTwistC FREE shipping, ad by GiftyBusiness This is the ridge line tie out loop. 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. 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. this makes me want to go get some of that stuff, grab my Mom's sewing machine and make some tree-huggers :). This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available. I sewed it on with Extra Strength Gutermann Poly thread. Certainly the 1/2" grosgrain that diygearsupply sold me could wait for a more demanding application. Absolutely! From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. store directory | From shop RIBBONBOWTIQUE2015, ad by PawsitivelyCuteBows Try contacting them via Messages to find out! CraftyByCraft 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. I have read about using "grosgrain for tie outs". What was failing (in some cases) was the stitching and the weaving. PeppermintTwistC Previous Issues, home| $9.47, $11.83 ;-). Give your creations a burst of color and pattern with this Hot Pink Dots & Striped Wired Edge Satin Ribbon. 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. CraftedGift Next, to make the pocket pleats, measure 2inches in on each side of the width. gallery| Which specific features you liked or disliked, and why. I am going to use your suggestions on a tarp project. Only $.99 a roll. (15% off), ad by JescaPilar It did not come close to holding my bodyweight. From shop ChainFireDesigns, ad by PrettyBittyBabyGoods PrettyBittyBabyGoods From shop MCsupplies, ad by tyfairy fromtheWillowwacks Ad from shop RibbonworksDesign Ad from shop TheTwoOfUsCreations 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. From shop TheTwoOfUsCreations, Sale Price $5.90 Thumbs up for JoAnn's grossgrain. Captcha failed to load. This testing and your results are very helpful. TheKLEMENSEN In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. Putting one loop end on either side made for a nice even pull. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. PawsitivelyCuteBows This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Join our email list to receive our Weekly Ad, special promotions, fun project ideas and store news. Looks like you already have an account! Ad from shop LaserXdesigns Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team. Going to the local Jo-Ann Fabrics, I found grosgrain ribbon in the decorative ribbon section in various widths. Think of it as a graph paper, especially great if you use gingham oil cloth like I did (found at Jo-Ann Fabric store). JescaPilar 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! My Sweet Petunia We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). Ad from shop FoundThingsEmporium 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. Do not sew shut between a and b. 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. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 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. Ad from shop Petershams Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. TheTwoOfUsCreations I used two layers. I bought some black/white and pink white. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. One of those grosgrain loops held my body weight before the tarp fabric ripped out not along the hem seam. Ad from shop LittleDragonslayers From shop CuddledUpCreations, $20.00 One thought, did you melt the ends of the grosgrain ribbon before you tested it? 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. This feature requires an active Backpacking Light Membership. From shop LibbysEtzyShop, Sale Price $9.81 This easily held my weight and was difficult to break while bouncing on it. The ribbon closure will be on the back. This is one of the corners. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. HeadbandsByTina Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 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. A Membership is required to post in the forums. Item not available in Hobby Lobby Stores. Ad from shop TillysCraftyCottage 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. Get our free Handbook and Receive our weekly newsletter to see what's new at Backpacking Light! TillysCraftyCottage I used a fold like I would use for wrapping paper to make the ends nice, neat & square. You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. Ad from shop HeadbandsByTina (15% off), ad by MinniesBootique $5.90, $6.94 Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. 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. Now we are in the middle of summer with everyone traveling on vacation in need of small activities to take along. Fill out the requested information. From shop TheKLEMENSEN, ad by MCsupplies FREE shipping, ad by LaserXdesigns The ribbon itself is actually much stronger than your tests show. Can you imagine putting your entire weight on a tarp tie-out? Original Price $11.54 Ad from shop OnceUponARibbonStore Original Price $8.00 From shop fromtheWillowwacks, $35.00 It's actually pretty strong. This loop failed when the regular strength Polyester Gutermann thread broke on one of the Xboxes. It held my bodyweight of 165 lbs but failed when I bounced on it. It was stronger, but did not hold my body weight. $31.28, $36.80 Now it should look like the beginning of the travel art roll. From shop TrueThread, ad by SparkMarks I sewed some loops in the grosgrain ribbon with regular strength Gutermann poly thread also purchased from Jo-Ann fabrics. calendar (15% off), ad by OnceUponARibbonStore Underneath is a half circle reinforcement patch and a piece of grosgrain ribbon going along the seam. I chose the oil cloth because with art, especially water color, things are bound to get messy. Time for a style refresh? The stitching being the weakest. All the loops worked great. You've got this in the bag, Gather 'round our soul-warming collections, Dial up the charm with our jewelry making essentials. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? From shop LittleDragonslayers, ad by WayTooSweet Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. 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. 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. Petershams Nice work. WayTooSweet My lightbulb moment came when I understood that the grosgrain needn't have greater strength than the bug net. 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. From your first test it looks like it frayed off the end. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. FREE shipping, ad by HeadbandsByTina 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. Here is what I tested and the results. They were all at my local craft store and all under $20. LouisandPhil OnceUponARibbonStore The weak link was the single layer thin grosgrain ribbon and the stitching. I don't know about long term durability. From shop CraftedGift, ad by RIBBONBOWTIQUE2015 This amount is subject to change until you make payment. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Ad from shop LouisandPhil From shop Petershams, ad by TrueThread Ad from shop PrettyBittyBabyGoods For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Ad from shop InthreadableDesigns Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Stitch across using a zig zag stitch until point a. Ad from shop SavingGraceDesignCo The X Box is done with Extra Strength, the rest is regular Gutermann. I took a strip of silnylon approximately 2 inches wide and folded the two sides in and then folded it again making a strip 4 layers thick that is 1/2 inch wide. Backpacking Light helps hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts overcome their barriers to living a life outside in Wild Places. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. From shop PrettyBittyBabyGoods, ad by InthreadableDesigns On this trip we had no rain, but I did set it up in some wind. Get the Weekly Inkling newsletter JoAnn's also has 1/4" gingham ribbon as well at a good price. Lenfilee Do not sell my personal information. This double-face ribbon features a vibrant hot pink background with a satin sheen, and a different pattern on either side. Oil cloth is great in that it does not require finished sewing edges in order to not fray. It's never failed for me. Ad from shop tyfairy I am posting my tests here as an FYI. From shop SparkMarks, ad by LouisandPhil Choose the options youd like for the order. fairytailcollars 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. Ad from shop ChainFireDesigns Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. FREE shipping, ad by krdigitals resources| Jo Ann also has 7 colors in the organdy ribbon in 3 or 4 different widths. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Receive Special Offers from Partners Ad from shop JudysDollClothesShop 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. I bonded the lifter patches on using GE II Silicone. 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