My First DIY Hammock!

**jaydweight** · 05-04-2010, 10:30

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

Ya know ... you can just do the fold at the edges of the fabric (45 degree) and stitch that before sewing up the bag ... makes a good strong, non-fraying, non-nail polish requiring draw string exit!

Okay. That makes sense. I will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks.

**Hawk-eye** · 05-04-2010, 11:04

Originally Posted by jaydweight

Okay. That makes sense. I will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks.

I added a sketch ... might help my poor explaination.

**jaydweight** · 05-04-2010, 11:24

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

Ya know ... you can just do the fold at the edges of the fabric (45 degree) and stitch that before sewing up the bag ... makes a good strong, non-fraying, non-nail polish requiring draw string exit!

I made a little sketch below ....

Great! Thanks!

**Ramblinrev** · 05-04-2010, 11:49

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

Ya know ... you can just do the fold at the edges of the fabric (45 degree) and stitch that before sewing up the bag ... makes a good strong, non-fraying, non-nail polish requiring draw string exit!

I made a little sketch below ....

I demonstrate that technique on one of my We Don't Sew vids. I think it is the one "making it your own" or something like that.