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try http://www.ddhammocks.com/product/amsteelblue
order from the UK
and I know what you mean, ol' Eire seems to be a desert for this sort of thing!:)

I'll try this hammock out but somehow I have a feeling I may be making another!!

Here she is - my first DIY hammock, I'll need to add a midge net (they're brutal here). That's on order.

I gave my self lots of room, I cut the ripstop nylon (coated - would I have been better...

@trinni Good tip! Thanks!

Welcome, from one newbie to another! :)

I don't know if you're all being polite, but thanks for the kind words.

As I'm new to the forum and sewing, I would like to show you some progress in my work towards making a real workable hammock and tarp.

What I have here is a mini (and I mean mini) gathered end...

Thanks. I'll check it out!

Has anyone tried altering the initial dimensions to a slight 'V' shape on either end of the fabric to minimize the slack on the sides of the hammock?

It would look something like this <=>

( I...

Thanks for the replys.
I had seen Knotty's video and am planning to use it as a template.

As for the Redheads, PM me with all the requirements and exact shipping address (don't want any getting...

Hi All, I just found this forum a few days ago and have found it very helpful. I have watched a lot of videos and looked at a lot of pictures.

You guys really know how to make cool gear!

I'm...