The addiction is STRONG!!
So now I am so hooked on hammocks and DIY that I am offering to make and give away hammocks for friends. I was talking to my preacher who likes to take some weekend trips on his motorcycle. I told him he needed a hammock to use. He seemed excited about the idea so I told him I would make one up for him. The following is the result. (I think this will be my last free one) I have 5 or 6 people who say they would like me to make them one so I will have to at least get the materials cost back.
The tarp is 12 ft. by 10 ft, tarp made from non ripstop value material (1.50/yd) from Wally World. I will go the silicone/mineral spirits soaking method for making it waterproof. For the short sides I did a cat cut 3 inches in. and for the long sides a 5 in cat cut. I used the hanging string method to determine the curves for the cat cuts.
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Basic straight stitch for the ridge line and added 7/8 in gross grain folded over the seam and stitched.
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Corner reinforcement is gross grain stitched along the rolled hem.
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The hammock is also non ripstop value material. Eleven Ft. whipped end with continuos loops, rings and straps. I am 6'1" 260 lbs. and it holds me fine. I would appreciate any comments, thoughts or suggestions. Very comfortable. Thanks for looking.
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Originally Posted by Scotty Von Porkchop
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