The DIY bug bit me hard a couple weeks ago when I ordered material for three separate projects. I had plans to sew a 60"x120" 1.4oz ripstop channel end hammock with knotty mod, a 42"x48" 5oz Climashield Apex underquilt, and lastly a small tent for my dog that will be suspended from my hammock suspension. I've already named the last one the "Pup Tent".
Well I've been anxiously waiting about 2 weeks to even start the first project since my wonderful seamstress(mother) and I had to coordinate times. Last night it all began, I figured we would have plenty of time to finish at least the first two of the three projects. Boy was I wrong. When doing any kind of project I always seems to grossly underestimate the amount of time it will take to complete. Though its always the exact opposite when guessing driving times. I'm always within about five mins.
Well we started on the channel end hammock around 7ish and didn't finish until about 9:45! what was I thinking when I said this one should only take 30 minuets. Well lemme just say this, having never worked with thin slippery and shinny ripstop before its kind of a challenge and takes a different throught process when folding and preparing to stitch. Nothing like working with the crinkle taffeta we have used before. Now after completing one I think we could probably crank out another in about an hour all said and done.
Having completed the project well after dark, and my bed time, I never got to hang it or test it. I can't wait to leave work today and rush home to hang and test the new hammock! Sadly it is a long day. Pictures will come later today once I am able to hang it. Lets hope my butt doesn't succumb to gravity.
More to come as I find time to complete the remaining projects!
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