Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 23
  1. #11
    New Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Central TX
    Hammock
    DIY Tablecoth
    Tarp
    Cheap and Camo
    Insulation
    Camping sleep pad
    Suspension
    Dutch Straps
    Posts
    17
    Quote Originally Posted by Dos View Post
    I just got the one that everyone else got when they were all the craze.
    It has a hemmed edge on all sides.
    Just whip it or sew it, and suspension and whalla.

    Here's one link I found
    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...cloth+hammocks

    or just search in the search bar up and to the right.

    to answer your question, it's not thin.
    Very generous of you...I might just take you up on that. I'm using the plans from Jeff's "to the wood.net" site. It looks like I need about 1.3 yards of material. Are his plans pretty good, or is everyone using something else these days?

  2. #12
    Senior Member Dos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Daytona Beach
    Hammock
    WBB
    Tarp
    HG Cuben
    Insulation
    Baby Orca/Klymit
    Suspension
    straps/c buckles
    Posts
    2,451
    Images
    11
    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.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~

    AT '12. AT '14. FT '15. CA '15.

  3. #13
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2015
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Hammock
    DIY Tablecloth
    Tarp
    None at the moment
    Insulation
    DIY comforter UQ
    Suspension
    DIY Whoopie slings
    Posts
    54
    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.

  4. #14
    New Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Central TX
    Hammock
    DIY Tablecoth
    Tarp
    Cheap and Camo
    Insulation
    Camping sleep pad
    Suspension
    Dutch Straps
    Posts
    17
    Quote Originally Posted by Army_Smurf View Post
    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.
    Hmmm...looks like my math was way off.

    What's the single layer vs double layer angle?

  5. #15
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Location
    new Orleans, la
    Posts
    71
    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.

  6. #16
    New Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Central TX
    Hammock
    DIY Tablecoth
    Tarp
    Cheap and Camo
    Insulation
    Camping sleep pad
    Suspension
    Dutch Straps
    Posts
    17
    Quote Originally Posted by duckyy View Post
    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 think I've seen this...is that to make a pocket for a closed cell foam pad?
    I'm about 6ft and190 pounds... would one layer be sufficient?
    Last edited by DIY Outdoors; 11-22-2015 at 21:28.

  7. #17

    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Russell Springs, Ky
    Hammock
    DIY 11ft
    Tarp
    DIY - SilPoly 2.0
    Insulation
    DIY Climashield 5
    Suspension
    UCR
    Posts
    548
    Images
    10

    Where can a newb find fabric for his 1st DIY hammock?

    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.

  8. #18
    Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Location
    Holiday, Fl
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Black Bird, Hybird DH
    Tarp
    DIY
    Insulation
    Incubator
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    61
    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.

  9. #19
    Senior Member hutzelbein's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Germany
    Hammock
    WBBB SL 1.7
    Tarp
    WB Mamajamba
    Insulation
    WB 0° Wooki +3oz
    Suspension
    Beetle Buckles
    Posts
    4,011
    Images
    112
    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.

  10. #20
    Senior Member hutzelbein's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Germany
    Hammock
    WBBB SL 1.7
    Tarp
    WB Mamajamba
    Insulation
    WB 0° Wooki +3oz
    Suspension
    Beetle Buckles
    Posts
    4,011
    Images
    112
    Quote Originally Posted by DIY Outdoors View Post
    I'm about 6ft and190 pounds... would one layer be sufficient?
    This is a nice chart that will give you an idea: http://www.dream-hammock.com/ComfortRating.html

  • + New Posts
  • Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. UA "like" fabric find
      By PapaSmurf in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 01-01-2011, 20:27
    2. Interesting fabric find
      By ZMad2000 in forum Fabrics
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 09-24-2010, 12:30
    3. Interesting New Fabric Find: Bamboo Fabric
      By headchange4u in forum Fabrics
      Replies: 8
      Last Post: 02-04-2010, 10:36
    4. Lexington, KY fabric find
      By froldt in forum Fabrics
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 12-30-2008, 19:16
    5. Huge Fabric Find!!!
      By dufus934 in forum Fabrics
      Replies: 21
      Last Post: 03-07-2008, 11:21

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •