Looking for someone that can make a new tent

[Ken07AOVette]

I have a great ice fishing tent, more to the point, the frame is awesome, but the fabric sucks. It is green, blocks very little light. I want to get a new cover made, in heavy black.

Does anyone know where I can get one made, that wont take 3 months or cost a fortune?

My tent is 7' x 7' x7' roughly.

[Photoplex]

If it was me I'd be tempted to make one myself! You already have the perfect pattern to follow - just take apart your existing one, get the new material, trace out the parts onto the new material, etc

Failing that, maybe one of those small (asian?) clothes alterations places can sew it all together for you if you bring in the existing one and the new material.

[FishingMOM]

Originally Posted by Photoplex

If it was me I'd be tempted to make one myself! You already have the perfect pattern to follow - just take apart your existing one, get the new material, trace out the parts onto the new material, etc

Failing that, maybe one of those small (asian?) clothes alterations places can sew it all together for you if you bring in the existing one and the new material.

Good Idea!
I would also look at possibly just adding panels on the inside. Thus thickening the walls and making it stronger and darker at the same time.

[Photoplex]

Originally Posted by FishingMOM

Good Idea!
I would also look at possibly just adding panels on the inside. Thus thickening the walls and making it stronger and darker at the same time.

Another good idea! Some of that curtain blackout material would work a treat.

Also - insulated tarp. Never worked with the stuff myself but it seems to come up in conversations here a lot.

[Ken07AOVette]

My trouble is the sewing machine the wife has will not go through anything that heavy, so can't do it myself.

I don't know if anyone local does alterations, but will look into that for sure.

I had thought if I could get a black piece of fabric that I could attach to the 4 corners and middle, it would at least help, but full black walls would be far better.

[Garry B]

Not sure if this suits you but if your fabric isn’t ripped - just doesn't block light - you might try coating the inside with Loctite Color Guard:
http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/Pro...SKU=1000003835
(didn't find a Canadian retailer online yet)

This is what the people at Clam shelters recommend when the black lining starts to wear off their tents:
http://www.clamcorp.com/AboutUs/Cust...5/Default.aspx

From their website:
"Q: There are cracks on the inside finish of the fabric of my shelter. Is this normal? Can anything be done to fix this?
A: It is normal for some of the dark colored coating to come off the inside of the tent. Over time, as you set up and take down the shelter, the dark coating can begin to flake off, especially along the folds in the fabric when the shelter is collapsed. This does not affect the function of the fabric. If you feel that too much light is now entering your shelter in the places where some of the coating has come off, you may wish to apply a new layer of rubberized coating. A product you may use for this is Loctite Color Guard (black), available in liquid (paint-on) or aerosol form. The product number is LOC 34894. This is available at many hardware or home improvement stores."

[FishingMOM]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

My trouble is the sewing machine the wife has will not go through anything that heavy, so can't do it myself.

I don't know if anyone local does alterations, but will look into that for sure.

I had thought if I could get a black piece of fabric that I could attach to the 4 corners and middle, it would at least help, but full black walls would be far better.

VELCRO
Then if you wanted to take down a panel or two you can

[MrDave]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

I have a great ice fishing tent, more to the point, the frame is awesome, but the fabric sucks. It is green, blocks very little light. I want to get a new cover made, in heavy black.

Does anyone know where I can get one made, that wont take 3 months or cost a fortune?

My tent is 7' x 7' x7' roughly.

I would be tempted to try seat vinyl. Would be the last covering you would need. It can be reasonable to buy on sale at Fabricland when a 50% off sale comes on. Wouldnt be much of a problem to pattern it from the original, and maybe a day maybe two, to sew.

[Ken07AOVette]

That sounds great, cost and foldability would be an issue though I think. I am going to get Mrs. K to call them tomorrow. Thanks!