Retaping Seams

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FedUpFrog

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Jan 18, 2012
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Newport, Gwent
I need to re-tape the seams on my bivi bag (Goretex) and flysheet of my tent.
Can anyone recommend the best way to do this or suggest someone that can do it for me?
 

John Fenna

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Oct 7, 2006
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I used to make taped seam clothing and equipment.
I used an iron set to the max the fabric could tape, tape from Point North or Pennine and a wallpaper seam roller.
the seam to be taped was positioned between 2 bit of card to ensure that I could get even pressure each side of the seam itself, the tape laid in place (and "tacked" into place in a couple of spots with the iron) then covered in brown paper and the iron applied. While the work was still hot I rolled the roller HARD up and down the seam to fix the tape securely. It sounds more difficult than it is :)
 

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