Hammocking

HANDMADE HAMMOCK

 

1. Box arrives!                                                                It took a week for the box to arrive from America.

2. (see photo) 

3. Measure the fabric and mark to the correct length.                                                                        Shop bought hammocks are generally 9 foot long. On You Tube people make 11 foot long ones for a more comfortable sleep but is a bit more cumbersome. Im going to make a 9 foot one so its similar to the ones I have already and so I can use a smaller tarp if I need one.

4. Cut to length.                                                             9 foot plus 8 inches for the sewn channels.

5. Hem long sides.                                                        1/2 inch roll hem on both long sides. 

6. Sewn channels on short ends.                               Roll fabric over 2 inches, then again for a 4 inch cannel on each end.

7. Thread in suspension slings.                                  Use a guide to thread in loops of cord to make the suspension slings.

8. Attach carabiner to the slings

9. (see photo)