My 1st DIY Hammock ... "Onyx"

**Tacky Hiker** · 02-09-2012, 22:22

I made my 1st DIY Hammock and Stuff Sack tonight. Made a 11' Side-Stretch Gathered End !! Big thanks to JC785 for giving me a crash course in sewing101 tonight.

-11' JoAnn 1.9 Ripstop
-NK Outdoors Whoopies
-NK Outdoors Ridgeline
-4' Shock Cord

(Please excuse the crappy pics. My droid has been dropped too many times I think)

Me in action

Its my first attempt at sewing ever. Dont judge me...

Knotty inspired..

All done

Enjoying

Total weight w/ straps/toggles 1lb 3.9oz

**joker** · 02-09-2012, 22:24

looks like a good piece of gear, hope its as comfy as it looks

**Tacky Hiker** · 02-09-2012, 22:27

It was very comfy. I added the side-stretch after the test hang. Cant wait to test that out.

**Syb** · 02-10-2012, 05:55

I am going to judge you're thread-injecting skills... they're great. Those stitch lines are straighter than what I've done. Nice job, congrats on your first DIY. Be careful, it probably wont be the last

**tncamper** · 02-10-2012, 06:59

Great job!

**dragon360** · 02-10-2012, 09:08

That's some Black Beauty!

**bigbamaguy** · 02-10-2012, 09:57

Great job and I like the color too!!!!!!!! Now all you need is a tarp and quilts and your ready to go.

**Yukon** · 02-10-2012, 10:02

Looks very good to me! Congrats on your first DIY

**lymphocytosis** · 02-10-2012, 10:25

Looks sweet. Especially those whoopie slings...

Are you planning on making a tarp to go with it?

**-Sasquatch-** · 02-10-2012, 10:57

Awesome job dude! Im doing an 11' stretch side gathered end also, but mine will be a double layer because I am double-layer sized. Your work turned out great!