Originally Posted by
cscornette
I'm about to make my 3rd DIY gathered-end hammock, and I've come up with an idea I want to run by you guys.
Problem: The long side edges tend to flop around, effectively reducing the actual width. For example, on the best diagonal lay, there is about 4" of fabric flopping down which could, if pulled up, provide a bit more cradle for my head and neck.
Solution(?): Put shallow "reverse" catenary cuts on the short ends, effectively making the centerline longer than the side edges. I believe this would contribute a lot to a cradle or cocoon shape once the ends are gathered in to the same point by giving the middle more natural sag than the edges. It might even help reduce ridges.
Has anybody done this? Did I stumble onto an existing technique I just didn't know about, or am I about to do something that would create an uncomfortable lay? I will start with a very shallow reverse cat cut (maybe 2" deep over 68" of width) and see what that does as compared to my 2nd gen hammock.
ANY ideas, thoughts, warnings, or general joking around is greatly appreciated.
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