help with DIY fronkey-style bugnet out of sheet

**Deltair** · 03-04-2016, 18:26

So, I have this sheet:
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It's made out of a no-see-um type material and I thought it would be fun to make into a fronkey-style bugnet, but I'm not exactly sure how to go about this. So here I am tapping into the ever-growing pool of collective knowledge that is Hammock Forums.
My main problem: How would you sew this stuff. I have a sewing machine(or thread-injector, as you are fond of calling it), but I'm not sure whether to fold it over itself to give it more thickness or what. Th e stuff is really light and slightly stretchy. I can only do this once(it's about 8'6'' x 8'6''), and I'm afraid it's going rip. I'm a little new at this if you couldn't tell.
Thanks,
Deltair

**Dutch** · 03-04-2016, 18:33

Just do a rolled hem with both layers of fabric together. Sew the diagonal seams and to seam inside out. Then hem the bottom so you can put a draw cord. It is a good idea to reinforce the ends with grosgrain and put draw cords there too. I also like to put hooks to hook the suspension. Puts less pressure on the fabric.