Taffy 0 #1 September 20, 2005 I fancy making a tube now the season is pretty much over and I have loads of time and a rigging room to hand, anyone made one before, anything I need to bear in mind etc? Sky Pikey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #2 September 20, 2005 Yep..i've made one. French seams are your friend. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taffy 0 #3 September 21, 2005 Metal or plastic hoop? and fabric handle? Seen some in bags in the plane take it the bag would be attached? Any material that is good or bad and dimentions? Cut-a-way? Know I'm asking alot but just want to make sure I cover all me bases Sky Pikey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 September 21, 2005 QuoteFrench seams are your friend. A serger (overlock machine), heavy duty thread and the ability to bind the seams can be friendly too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #5 September 22, 2005 Hey bro, do a search in the Freefly forum, there has been LOADS of discussion on this topic before... Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 September 22, 2005 QuoteA serger (overlock machine), Some of us don't have the fancy stuff so just have to do good ol sewing with a straight stitch. although with mine I used loPo Nylon, used a metal rim...although if i ever make another it will be with a plastic hoop..E thread also. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
