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I put a 3/4" channel on each end, put cord through it and cinched tight. Then, I used a zip tie to secure it.

My zipper foot does not let me do the second stitch line on a #5. If I attach the foot on the right, the seams are too close together, and if I attach it on the left, the needle just misses the tape....

Jeff, I would do a test to see if the glue seeps through the 3 layers of the rolled hem. It may not be an issue with 3 layers. I have seen basting tapes that might work well here, but have never used...

Jeff,

if you install a zipper, there is no need to put a rolled hem on the body. You do not have to hem it at all if you sear the edge or cut it with a hot knife. I put a single fold hem on the...

Jeff, I did not use a square at all, but used a triangle about 11"x3.5". I put a 3/8" folded hem on the long edge so the raw edge would not be visible after installing the zipper (it's just a single...

You're welcome, Bob. The bug net is not detachable, but it can be flipped over the ridge line for a half open hammock. I guess it's like a Hennessy with a #3 zipper mod from 2QZQ.

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PM sent. Sorry to hear things are slow, I hope they don't have to lay off people.

The zipper I used on the hammock you saw at the Congaree hangout was a #5 zipper from questoutfitters.com. I think you could probably use a #3 zipper for some weight savings (the blackbirds seemed to...

Good job, ricegravy! Looks a lot better than that alcohol stove of yours:D

You may have to lower the supports a bit to get the ridgeline tight. Do you plan to put a bugnet on it?

I think the triangle piece makes things easier with the zipper, because you avoid the sharp point where the bug net terminates. If you'd like to use a little Dyneema patch, pm me your address and...

Thanks, hc4u. I was quite pleased with the way it turned out. I found the trick to getting the flat-felled seams to look good is ironing them first to set the crease. After that, it's easy. I'll be...

I made a hammock based on this tutorial. Great directions, hc4u! Thank you very much.

I used 1.9oz ripstop and noseeum from Ed Speers. I also added the little triangle at the tie-outs to make the...