Instruction: Gathered End Hammock

[Knotty]

So I know that all us outdoors types love shockcord and all the wonderful projects we can do with it. But wouldn't it be easier to use a length of elastic band sewn directly in the hem to take up the slack and look a bit cleaner?

I think that could work fine. May even be easier to install. Only downside I see is that it would be harder to replace as the elastic breaks down with age.