Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

onehoser, Howdy;

Read this comment and it took me back to my Navy days.

Modstock wrote:Cool trailer . Might be able to sew rope in 2 sides of the tarp and make it so you can slide in a shorter side if needed.

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This is how a lot of sails are affixed to allow them to be hauled up and down on masts and yards;
https://navyadministration.tpub.com/140 ... and-73.htm
The main item when Hand sewing is a "Palm" that holds the thimble for pushing the needle through the rope and canvas;
https://www.google.com/search?q=sailmak ... 6&biw=1517
Finding a "Roping" style (has a section that protects the thumb when heaving the thread tightly.
The needles are also 'special', being triangular in shape and stouter then you Mom's or wife's stitching needles;
https://www.google.com/search?q=sailmak ... 1498&hl=en
Then there is the thread you'll need here's a site that helps match up needles and thread;
https://sewingiscool.com/choosing-right ... nd-thread/

The book "Sailmaker's Apprentice" by Emiliano Marino has all the information you'll need about what and why.
It can turn into a fun hobby that can be done at the campsite or on a rainy weekend at home.

Good luck.

hank

hank, thanks for the info. i do have a palm stitcher in my ‘survival kit’ that i haven’t even used yet,lol! but i do like jobs that i can do while
sitting on my butt, being retired and all