1.9 Ripstop?
Any special thread for the edge seem?
Best suspension?
Any advice would be helpful.
Thank you!!!
1.9 Ripstop?
Any special thread for the edge seem?
Best suspension?
Any advice would be helpful.
Thank you!!!
1.9 is great - the edges my not need seamed (I don't seam up mine) - more of a personal preference.
Here's how I make mine (I make the loops of rope or Amsteel) then just add (or change to) the suspension of your choice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJlEQpcbM1I
And buy extra fabric - 4 yards makes a nice 11 foot hammock. I like 11 foot length X 60" width for comfort, but also use 8 1/2 foot X 48" as my packable size.
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High quality 100% polyester thread is what you're looking for. Gutermann Sew All is available at local shops like Hancock and Joann Fabrics.
Gutermann Mara 70 is a stronger thread available online.
Of course there are other good brands as well.
I really need to learn how to sew good job
Thanks XTrekker think I will follow your videos!
Those are fantastic. Cleared up some questions I had.
+1 on Gutterman thread, and I'm another that did not seam my nylon hammock. I used the entire width and there wasn't a need to seem it, so I don't have to worry about weird stretching on the sides.
Go for your finished length of at least 11 feet, so order extra.
I also did the ends like this, there is absolutely no slipping, no seam sewing needed on the ends either (as long as you cut with a soldering tip). I use mule tape loops on my hammock ends, and seat belts as my suspension from the salvage yard which around these parts is like $4 for a how ever many belts you cut that can fit in a big brown bag....it's a crap load.
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