I've done and done it - DIY hammock

[Trout]

So, I've finally finished sewing (thread injecting) my DIY hammock. I have a 1/2" rolled hem around all the edges turned to the inside. It's made of apple green ripstop sold by Ed Speers and is 12 feet long. I'll be using a variation of the W fold, but haven't decided on a suspension.... there are too many options. I have the rope from the last group buy, so I could hang it, but don't think I'll use it for that purpose - I'll use it for the preset ridgeline. The zing-it group buy will be used as tie-outs and the last group buy rope will be used

My next step is to decide suspension, find a netting pattern to use for the bug season (already have the netting form Speers), and either make or buy a tarp.

I'm so proud and excited that I did it and it wasn't hard, I just had to get over the mental hurdles.

[TOB9595]

Congratulations on the first of many MYOG projects

Ya know...PICS or it didn't happen
Tom

[vitamaltz]

Nice! That's going to be a Cadillac hammock at 12 feet. You'll be comfy.

[gargoyle]

Congrats, trout. Thats a long hammock, you must be a huge guy!? But, yea we need pictures.

[Trout]

NAH, I'M 5'10". I hear stories of them being too short - not on my watch! Ed Speers suggested around 12' of fabric would be plenty of fabric. I can always cut (maybe I will... a foot or two), but not now. Thanks.

[sir_n0thing]

Pics!!! We want pics!
Congrats on finishing!