I think my DIY is only 48" wide, but it is 12' long. I folded the ends, accordion style, with an extra fold on the outsides to provide just the right amount of tension on the sides. Then I simply tied it in an overhand knot. What can I say, it was my first impulsive attempt at trying a hammock, and I stumbled on just the right dimensions to achieve a great first nights sleep. I slept from 8pm to 7am that early spring night.
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