I made my first DYI Hammock!

**Coffeeneone** · 07-08-2019, 08:32

So this is my first attempt at a hammock. I just picked up some ripstop fabric and thread at Hobby Lobby (because that’s where I was at the time with the wife) and talked her into letting me try this.

She showed how to thread a bobbin and a few other basic instructions on her machine. And... here it is! It’s definitely not the perfect stitching or even cut length but I did it and couldn’t be happier

Its 10 ish feet because I already have an 11’ HG Hammock and wanted to test a shorter length.

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**sidneyhornblower** · 07-08-2019, 10:51

That's a real satisfying feeling to hang for the first time in one you've made. Be careful. The addiction factor just went up.

**Coffeeneone** · 07-08-2019, 11:16

Originally Posted by sidneyhornblower

That's a real satisfying feeling to hang for the first time in one you've made. Be careful. The addiction factor just went up.

For sure!

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**drifter** · 07-10-2019, 07:58

Your gear does not have to be perfect, it has to be functional. When you DIY your own gear there will be errors that give it it's own uniqueness. A lot of my gear is VERY unique but, it does what it was built for. Good job on your first one.

**brohawk** · 07-14-2019, 18:51

Very nice, what fabric did you end up with?

**Bubba** · 07-14-2019, 22:41

Uh oh, gateway project...it's all downhill from here. Looks good!

**Marmaduke** · 07-15-2019, 09:42

DYI? A Do-Yourself-In hammock? One you hang over a cliff with intentionally fraying straps? haha.

**bluesam3** · 07-15-2019, 09:48

Originally Posted by Marmaduke

DYI? A Do-Yourself-In hammock? One you hang over a cliff with intentionally fraying straps? haha.

There are a surprising number of threads around here that have "DIY" spelled wrong.

**Coffeeneone** · 07-16-2019, 07:25

Originally Posted by brohawk

Very nice, what fabric did you end up with?

Hey, I’m not a 100% sure, it just just said ripstop nylon. Or I didn’t really understand the label? Anyway, it’s a pretty firm fabric. It’s not the one I’d pack up with for camping, but it did build my confidence. I also like that it’s 10’. I’m 5’6” and fit just fine in it.

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