Not even a month and DIY strikes!

**AT4ever** · 04-24-2012, 15:10

Well, I went to Joann Fabrics today and got 4 yds of black ripstop. I know I saw it mentioned in one of the threads that JF ripstop was 1.9. So I hope that is correct because I intend to make a single layer initially. Even the lady there didn't know if it was 64 gsm or not. Anyway, I am gratefull for all the excellent info here. I just wish I would've joined here first before running out and buying all my gear pre-made.

The fact that it only took two weeks from the start of my hammock Jones to the purchase of my first DIY materials isn't all that surprising, considering...

**Les Rust** · 04-24-2012, 15:22

Welcome to the madness--DIY is a disease unlike any other..

**JohnSawyer** · 04-24-2012, 15:26

Disease? Really? I can stop any time... Really! I can! oh, wait. I have a project on the bench... have to fire up the sewing machine. . . I'll check in later...

**HappyCamper** · 04-24-2012, 15:27

Hey! What took you so long?

. Enjoy the journey!

**Tonka** · 04-24-2012, 15:40

Welcome aboard. Fun fun!!!

**AT4ever** · 04-24-2012, 18:33

Originally Posted by JohnSawyer

Disease? Really? I can stop any time... Really! I can! oh, wait. I have a project on the bench... have to fire up the sewing machine. . . I'll check in later...

Don't even get me started... I already copped an eye-full of the sewing machines @WW for 'starters'.

**Hiknhanger** · 04-24-2012, 19:14

I sold my DIY hammock to my buddy this past Friday. My first attempt. I swear I felt separation anxiety! I am jonesin' to order my new stuff from Scott at DIYGearsupply but I gotta wait for payday. The thread injector looks so lonely! As the guys said, welcome to the madness!