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    Busted bug net

    So I discovered a hole in my Fronkey netting where the gathered end of my hammock pushed through, leaving about an 1.5"-2" hole. I'm not sure how exactly it happened or how to prevent it from happening again but it is in that very narrow part of the net and I have no clue how to fix that with a sewing machine without ripping open the cuff and I don't trust my sewing skills to repair it properly. My wife suggested she try some sort of Japanese hand-sewing style to mend it, but I'm unsure if that'll end well because she's never done it before. Maybe a fabric/netting patch on either side?

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    I recommend using Tenacious Tape to patch the hole. It works great for this application, and no sewing required.

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    Get out the needle and thread and just hand sew it or darn it. Sometimes I just use Gorilla tape on each side of the hole.
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    Another vote for hand sewing. Doesn't have to look pretty just has to work.

    Backup goes to Tenacious tape. They make a noseeum patch.
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    Take her up on her offer.
    Trust this non-hammock-related reply.

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    +1 for hand sewing. This is a 15 minute job for even a clueless dope. Even I have done it!

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    Hand sewing it is, thank you for your replies. Is the consensus because hand sewing leaves a better end result?

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    Yes its a better result, but also improves visibility. If you use black thread against the black bug net, you wont be able to even tell it had a hole. I repaired a net that had multiple gashes from opening the shipping box with a big knife (whoops!) and it looks great now. way better than a duct tape patch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Get out the needle and thread and just hand sew it or darn it. Sometimes I just use Gorilla tape on each side of the hole.
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    How many HFM's know what Darning is much less how to do it?

    Just before I checked in with HF I was Darning a canvas, it somehow had a weak spot and the fibres separated, I decided to darn the area just like with socks in another era. Egad dental floss a creek needle and things are back together (thank you Dollar Store needles & dental floss for $2.00 of me).

    Just work out a bit past the damage because the fibres close to the damaged area are not as strong as they once were. Keep your thread loose and work out from the damage. Also I would work over a light background for better vision.

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    Thank you. We were planning to use some MARA 70 polyester thread. I'm a bit worried this might happen again. At the time when the gathered bunch at the end of the hammock pushed through the end of the Fronkey net the net was tightened up at the entry point and it might have been the stress if sitting in it, so I'm loosening it before getting in now. However, it may be that the net is slightly too short for more hammock- the drawstring end of the net (connecting to hammock suspension) comes loose every time I sit in it. I've been getting around this by wrapping the drawstring around the gathered end a few times and putting a loose overhand knot on it and I haven't had that problem since, but it must be adding to the overall tension on the net. Hoping simply loosening the drawcord at the bottom will be enough to prevent further damage.

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