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I remember reading about a tarp with bug netting around the perimeter. It had zippers in the corners to let hammock suspensions through. With no net directly around the hammock, that should help the...

Haven’t tried smartwool personally, mainly because theirs has a polyester layer over the wool. I read a review that said that the poly layer trapped in heat and made everything feel wetter. Don’t...

I’m lurking here to see what everyone figures out for airing their “unmentionables”. But if you’re looking for a bra to sleep in, I’ve slowly been gathering some merino wool sports bras that are...

Beautiful tarp. Do you have any pictures of it without the poles?

Looks like some gutted parador will do the trick! Thanks everyone.

I’m using this fabric from here, which is a heavy, not quite canvas weight linen. I picked this weight because I figured if the hammock didn’t work, I could at least get some towels out of it :p
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I ordered a heavy weight linen from the store Jane.cassidy mentioned. I’d ordered from them before, but only their lighter weight stuff. Here

I actually have another thread started in the diy...

Working on a GE hammock with some linen fabric, but I’ve run onto a small problem.

I started a channel at each end, and tried lark heading my 8” loop. But the fabric just won’t gather tight enough...

That looks wonderful. Those kids are going to feel so proud of their gear.
I'm most impressed that you taught that many kids sewing at one time!

Murphy, since you can hide away the bug net like a Murphy bed (Not to be confused with Murphy's law)

Yay for purple!
Too bad it wasn't there when I placed an order last week. Will it be coming in the narrower size too?

Oh good, I was afraid I had messed up the download. It wasn't me.
Thanks for the podcast; I like to listen to them while sewing after the kids are in bed. Lots of interesting nuggets of information...

I have 4 yards of linen on order, so we'll know soon. This is my first hammock, so I'll try not to mess it up. :tonguesmilie: