Storm guy loop on tent

[Lophophaps]

I need to attach a storm guy loop to a tent panel. There are two options. The first is to sew the loop to a square of nylon and then sew this to the panel. The second is to sew the square of nylon to the panel (which side?) and then sew the loop to the middle of the nylon. I cannot work out the best option; perhaps it does not matter. Advice on how to proceed and reasoning would be valued. TIA.

[andrewa]

Third one is to sew loop to nylon, and then glue and sew nylon patch to tent!

However, I'd probably glue small heavier fabric patch on inside of where I wanted the loop, and then sew loop onto this with a couple of lines of bar tacking, and then seam seal it.

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[Strider]

I have to ask - Why does the tent need modification?

[Lophophaps]

I have to ask - Why does the tent need modification?

The existing fixture is pulling out.

[Moondog55]

Does Cuben tape work on nylon?
I've had to repair tents for this reason myself, sometimes it is just a matter of restitching with some strong tape on the underside if it is on a seam, and then seam sealing

[Strider]

Makes sense. If its silnylon, can it be glued on?

[Orion]

Makes sense. If its silnylon, can it be glued on?

There are a variety of 100% silicone sealants, caulks, glues that will bond with silnylon. I made a tent a few years ago and glued part of it together.

But the question is how well it will hold if used under a lot of tension. For my tent, I used a particular product after testing showed that it bonded more strongly than another popular sealant. But I wasn't gluing pieces together that would be under a great deal of tension. So it's worth testing before you commit to a non-sewn solution.

[Moondog55]

A few pictures may help us help you Lohophaps as well as a description of the particular tent

[Lophophaps]

Makes sense. If its silnylon, can it be glued on?

There are a variety of 100% silicone sealants, caulks, glues that will bond with silnylon. I made a tent a few years ago and glued part of it together.

But the question is how well it will hold if used under a lot of tension. For my tent, I used a particular product after testing showed that it bonded more strongly than another popular sealant. But I wasn't gluing pieces together that would be under a great deal of tension. So it's worth testing before you commit to a non-sewn solution.

Any recommendations?

Moondog55, my camera will not take a picture as a macro lens is needed, which I do not have. At present the stitching is just starting to pull out, so I figure remedial action now rather than during a dark and stormy night is indicated.

[Moondog55]

Even a grainy photo helps me

[simonm]

I am assuming it's in the middle of a panel and not on a seam??

If it's in the middle of a panel I would glue (a very light smearing of silicone) and stitch the patch to the inside of the tent first, and then sew the loop to the fabric. This will have the fabric sandwiched in between the loop and the patch, and just seam seal your stitching. Make sure you use a decent thread and new needle when sewing and not some old thread you have laying around as the thread can deteriorate over time depending on where and how it is stored.

But yes a photo would help.

[simonm]

This link may be helpful, as long as you can access it.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/myog-laminating-silicone-impregnated-fabrics.html#.VAj7PPmSySo