sheet bags

mahalocd36 · Post by **mahalocd36** » May 15th, '10, 11:32

Now that the cushion battle is about over (see previous post ), I need to make replacement sheet bags.

For the last set I made, I used bungee cord across the top to keep it closed. I don't really like the way it looked, especially after a few seasons the bungee ends frayed and looked crappy (even though we had covered the ends with that electrical shrink-wrap tape stuff). So, I had bought some wide elastic to do the new ones. Rich is wondering if we even need anything.

If you have sheet bags you like, can you describe or post pics of them?

Thanks!

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » May 15th, '10, 12:56

Hi Melissa,

I use a simple draw cord in mine. They use one of those plastic barrel cord locking gizmos. Then I just loop the bags over a winch when the sheet's not in use.

Cathy
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

Joe Myerson · Post by **Joe Myerson** » May 15th, '10, 15:11

We don't use no @#$&& sheet bags. But they are definitely on the list of things to acquire or make.

--Joe

Dean Abramson · Post by **Dean Abramson** » May 15th, '10, 20:28

We bought this one with suction cups which stick to the bulkhead.

I highly recommend this kind to folks who like the taste of rubber.

Because they don't stick for long.

Zeida · Post by **Zeida** » May 15th, '10, 20:39

It never even occurred to me to use sheet bags, but now that I read about them, It is plain common sense. Can they be purchased somewhere? I am not that good at "couture" and it would be a total loss if I tried. But the thought of keeping the spaghetti lines out of the way when sailing is irresistible. Are they made of sunbrella fabric?

Anthony P. Jeske · Post by **Anthony P. Jeske** » May 16th, '10, 08:45

HI:
Here's a sheet bag I made, along with a few other "Cape Dory" canvas projects:
http://www.jibeho.org/breezy.htm
Happy Sewing!
Tony Jeske

The Cape Dory Board

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