Winter Tarp: Part 4 rolled hem, using the rolled hem foot

Join me while I make a winter tarp, using the pattern from DIY Gear Supply. This is a multi-part video series, and I'll cover the following topics in separate videos.
Download the Winter Tarp pattern from DIY Gear Supply: diygearsupply.com/wp-content/u...
Part 1: Cat curves and fabric cuts
• Winter Tarp: Part 1 ca...
Part 2: Sewing the ridgeline
• Winter Tarp: Part 2 se...
Part 3: Tie-outs
• Winter Tarp: Part 3 t...
Part 4: Rolled hem using the rolled hem foot
• Winter Tarp: Part 4 r...
Part 5: Side pull-outs
• Winter Tarp: Part 5 s...
Part 6: Seam sealing
• Winter Tarp: Part 6 s...
XTrekker's Catenary Curve Calculator: www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...
How to sew outdoor fabrics with the rolled hem foot:
• How to sew outdoor fab...
Music: I dunno by Grapes (creative commons license)

[@justinw1765]

I've been sewing for some years now, and didn't know there was a rolled hem foot attachment. I don't sew a lot of curves so far, and up to now what I've been doing is I thoroughly wet the fabric (but spin most of the water out), then take an iron, fold it over, iron it down, and then I put on some of that safe to sew, heat applied "no sew" stuff (made out of polyamide), fold it over again and use the iron to temporarily adhere. It doesn't stick strongly to fabrics with a silicone coating, but it does enough to be able to sew it later without it coming apart. I lose more fabric width/length this way, but it usually looks nicer than when I try to just roll and pin.
I'm going to look into the foot attachment for projects that require curves.
I have a project coming up that require some catenary curves, and I might use this foot attachment for it. I might be able to get away with not using tissue paper since it is a 40D with larger denier ripstop fabric (weighs 1.7 oz/yd2), and there is no silicone coating. Or do you think I would still need the tissue paper?
Cheers

[@swalton]

Enjoyed your videos, Im almost ready to attempt one myself. Thanks for all your efforts in making these tutorials!

[@jellyfish450]

Good luck!!!

[@DannyWalker1949]

W0W......I'm learning so much from you. I'm Not ready for the "Double Seam Foot" yet though. he-he.

[@Lapeerphoto]

You are a sewing Rock Star!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@dsbmac6476]

really great. wish there was something showing how to go around a corner.

[@david78212]

Interesting use of a rolled hem foot... They are easier to start if you roll the first inch or so and just stitch that and feed the material into the rolls afterwards. It gives you something to hang onto on the back side of the needle. The biggest issue with the rolled hem foot is getting it started, once you get it going it's pretty easy. practice practice practice

[@jellyfish450]

I suppose there are a lot of ways to use any particular tool. But I'm curious why you would need something to hold on to behind the needle.

[@david78212]

Jellyfish Report just makes it easier to start. If for whatever reason it doesn't start feeding you'll have something to hang on to. That was all, you have something to hang on to with this project, but on another you may not.

[@Waldlaeufer70]

The problem with the rolled hem on my first tarp was that it shortened the fabric. So I ended up with kind of a balloon that is very difficult to tie out. (That a cat made lots of tiny holes into my tarp the first time I tied it out due to seam sealing, is another story...)
I guess for my second tarp I am going to use zig-zag stitching.

[@jellyfish450]

Oh my word! That must have been awful!