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Thank you all for your help, I think I'll start with a tablecloth, considering how low the cost is, both monetarily and in time.


On a comfort note, what size tablecloth did you opt for Baloo?

Thank you all for your input. I was aware that zig-zag is weaker, but it was put forth as a good stitch because it could "stretch" with the fabric, I wanted to make sure the straight stitch wouldn't...

I've watched a few videos and read a couple articles, and I've seen both straight stiches and zig-zag stiches used on hems.
Is one stitch much better than the other?

I'm wanting to try my hand at making myself a hammock, but I'm a bit uneasy about making my fabric choice. I'm built like an NFL lineman, 6'5" shoulders just over 2' across, and weighing in between...

Thanks for all your replies, I'll look into all of these.

I have been lurking on these forums for a while, and I have seen similar questions come up. I'm a particularly large and heavy individual, 6'5" and probably around 350 now, though I have been over...