I'm not sure. Another DIYer might answer this.
The tablecloth pieces were just meant to just whip the ends or even sew a channel.
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1.3 yards sounds a bit short for a hammock. I believe people order 4 yards for a single layer, and 8 yards for a double layer.
The hammock is folded over to make two layers. Creates a stronger hammock at the cost of weight. You can also stick insulation between the layers for more warmth. 4yds is usually the minimum to create 10 and 11 ft hammocks.
I order all of my fabric from ripstopbytheroll.com. Kyle is a great guy to deal with. I would start there and get an idea of what the proper fabrics look and feel like before venturing to Walmart and such.
I usually get my suspension stuff fro Dutch as he has the most color options right now. Again another great guy to deal with.
Once the bug really bites you these two will keep your addiction fed.
Also, I'm about 200 or so lbs and I only have single layer hammocks. One is in HyperD XL 1.6 and the other is in regular 1.9. So you should be fine with a single layer. You could do a double layer in 1.1 to hold a pad until you make an underquilt.
I agree with all the positive things said about Kyle and Dutch. RipStopByTheRoll has a special right now that you get a spool of thread with any fabric purchase. He has the most colors I've seen in most any fabric you could desire. If you aren't a gram counter I would go with a double layer hammock.
For a single layer hammock and a first sewing project, try Ripstopbytheroll's simple 1.9oz Ripstop. It is inexpensive and easy to sew. And it doesn't punish small mistakes, as a lot of the thinner fabrics do.
This is a nice chart that will give you an idea: http://www.dream-hammock.com/ComfortRating.html
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