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Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Tue 02 Sep, 2014 7:53 pmby Lophophaps
I need to attach a storm guy loop to a tent panel. There are two options. The first is to sew the loop to a square of nylon and then sew this to the panel. The second is to sew the square of nylon to the panel (which side?) and then sew the loop to the middle of the nylon. I cannot work out the best option; perhaps it does not matter. Advice on how to proceed and reasoning would be valued. TIA.
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Tue 02 Sep, 2014 9:03 pmby andrewa
Third one is to sew loop to nylon, and then glue and sew nylon patch to tent!
However, I'd probably glue small heavier fabric patch on inside of where I wanted the loop, and then sew loop onto this with a couple of lines of bar tacking, and then seam seal it.
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Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Tue 02 Sep, 2014 9:48 pmby Strider
I have to ask - Why does the tent need modification?
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Wed 03 Sep, 2014 9:07 amby Lophophaps
Strider wrote:I have to ask - Why does the tent need modification?
The existing fixture is pulling out.
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Wed 03 Sep, 2014 9:14 amby Moondog55
Does Cuben tape work on nylon?
I've had to repair tents for this reason myself, sometimes it is just a matter of restitching with some strong tape on the underside if it is on a seam, and then seam sealing
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Wed 03 Sep, 2014 10:13 amby Strider
Makes sense. If its silnylon, can it be glued on?
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Wed 03 Sep, 2014 12:44 pmby Orion
Strider wrote:Makes sense. If its silnylon, can it be glued on?
There are a variety of 100% silicone sealants, caulks, glues that will bond with silnylon. I made a tent a few years ago and glued part of it together.
But the question is how well it will hold if used under a lot of tension. For my tent, I used a particular product after testing showed that it bonded more strongly than another popular sealant. But I wasn't gluing pieces together that would be under a great deal of tension. So it's worth testing before you commit to a non-sewn solution.
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Wed 03 Sep, 2014 1:01 pmby Moondog55
A few pictures may help us help you Lohophaps as well as a description of the particular tent
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Wed 03 Sep, 2014 8:50 pmby Lophophaps
Orion wrote:Strider wrote:Makes sense. If its silnylon, can it be glued on?
There are a variety of 100% silicone sealants, caulks, glues that will bond with silnylon. I made a tent a few years ago and glued part of it together.
But the question is how well it will hold if used under a lot of tension. For my tent, I used a particular product after testing showed that it bonded more strongly than another popular sealant. But I wasn't gluing pieces together that would be under a great deal of tension. So it's worth testing before you commit to a non-sewn solution.
Any recommendations?
Moondog55, my camera will not take a picture as a macro lens is needed, which I do not have. At present the stitching is just starting to pull out, so I figure remedial action now rather than during a dark and stormy night is indicated.
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Wed 03 Sep, 2014 9:09 pmby Moondog55
Even a grainy photo helps me
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Thu 04 Sep, 2014 6:20 amby simonm
I am assuming it's in the middle of a panel and not on a seam??
If it's in the middle of a panel I would glue (a very light smearing of silicone) and stitch the patch to the inside of the tent first, and then sew the loop to the fabric. This will have the fabric sandwiched in between the loop and the patch, and just seam seal your stitching. Make sure you use a decent thread and new needle when sewing and not some old thread you have laying around as the thread can deteriorate over time depending on where and how it is stored.
But yes a photo would help.
Re: Storm guy loop on tent
Posted:
Fri 05 Sep, 2014 10:02 amby simonm