My first DIY hammock with bug netting

**Peg-Leg** · 06-24-2009, 23:08

Pics of my first project. I took a little different route on the bug netting. I created a tube that narrows at the ends, rather than sewing the netting to the edges of the hammock. The end openings will be cinched together using cord I carry in my pack.

I still have to add a velcro fastened opening on the side for entry and exit. The tube design allows the netting to be easily removed and I think will also provide some protection from bugs biting through the bottom of the hammock. I live in Alabama so summertime mosquitos are a big concern. Also, I'm new to sewing and don't feel good enough yet to try sewing directly to the hammock.

**Perkolady** · 06-25-2009, 15:50

Great job! It's wonderful that you found a way to handle this situation for yourself !

It's always great to diy !

Let us know how it works out for you !!

Perkolady

**headchange4u** · 06-25-2009, 15:59

Congrats. Looks great.

I've been thinking about a netting system similar to yours. It would allow it to be used on a variety of hammocks.

**Rosomaha** · 06-26-2009, 01:11

TO bimmerrx7
Good work!
Could you tell us,what the method of hammocks ends tying ?
Thanks!

**Ramblinrev** · 06-26-2009, 06:59

Tying the ends of the hammock can be done several ways. Some people us the hammock as part of a sheetbend or double sheet bend. Others used a figure eight stopper knot in the hammock and attach the suspension ropes behind the wad a fabric resulting from the knots. There is really no right or wrong way to do that as long as the suspension ropes and the hammock stay together.Asimple overhand knot where the excess fabric is doubledback and zip-tied to the hammock body behind the knot would suffice just as much as anything else. The issue of knots for the hammock whipping has more to do with suffucuent fabric lengtth to allow the knot used than which particular knot you tie.

**Rosomaha** · 06-26-2009, 07:52

Thank you for complete response,in such case i didnt see any ropes,i meet that method of tying at first. Supose that tying rope is hidden by therm forming tube which is in use for isolating,like this
http://www.termotrubka.ru/
Many methods on youtube i had seen too.
Sorry for my english,online translators are awfool,i have to remember my school learning...
Thanks for replies!

**SmokeHouse** · 06-26-2009, 07:58

very nice,,, Just the beginning of DIY projects...

**Ramblinrev** · 06-26-2009, 08:18

Originally Posted by Rosomaha

Thank you for complete response,in such case i didnt see any ropes,i meet that method of tying at first. Supose that tying rope is hidden by therm forming tube which is in use for isolating,like this
http://www.termotrubka.ru/
Many methods on youtube i had seen too.
Sorry for my english,online translators are awfool,i have to remember my school learning...
Thanks for replies!

Rosomaha... these are common ways to knot a hammock

**Peg-Leg** · 06-27-2009, 17:57

Originally Posted by Rosomaha

TO bimmerrx7
Good work!
Could you tell us,what the method of hammocks ends tying ?
Thanks!

Rosomaha,

I did used the folding method on Just Jeff's page and secure it with a zip tie. Then I wrapped electrical tape over the zip tie to keep it from snagging my netting. The rop is attached using a basic ?prusic? knot.

**Peg-Leg** · 06-27-2009, 18:00

Originally Posted by headchange4u

Congrats. Looks great.

I've been thinking about a netting system similar to yours. It would allow it to be used on a variety of hammocks.

Thanks. I still need to cut and sew the opening. I'm leaning now towards an approx 3ft opening, use hem tape to cover the edges and then place 1'' squares of velcro along the opening to secure it.