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Hammocks were made by the Mayans a long time ago. The Mayans made a simple hammock made of Fabric and rope. This is, by far, the easiest hammock to make. It is quite simple to make one, as well. Items Needed: Rope, Thread, Sewing Needle, Dowel, and Fabric. Gather up all the items before you start. It will make the project a lot more fun. The Dowel is recommended, but optional. Fabric You will need strong fabric for the hammock. Duck cloth and Sunbrella fabric are good choices, but you can choose from a wide variety. The fabric must be strong enough to hold your weight so take into consideration whether you will be lying or sitting in the hammock. The fabric should be cut to fit the people who will be using the fabric. A rule of thumb is to go at least three feet wide and 7-8 feet long. Sewing Sew a place for the rope to go into the ends of the fabric. Simply fold over the ends of the fabric and sew a space large enough for the rope to fit through. Make sure you double stitch the seams and use an industrial strength thread. Surging would also be a good idea. This is the part of the hammock that will be tugged on the most. Some people like to add a piece of plastic between the seams for added strength. You can use a thin cutting board to do the job. The edges of the fabric will naturally become frayed unless you stitch them. The easy way is to run it through a serger. If you don’t have one, fold the fabric over and stitch a seam lengthwise on each side. Rope Climbing rope is the best rope, but is expensive. Nylon or polypropylene rope is inexpensive and can do the job. Most ropes can hold you up. Cotton or horsehair rope will also work, but are less durable and more costly. Place the rope through the fabric at each end. Your hammock is done. Tie Hammock to a Tree The definition of a good knot is one that can be easily tied and easily undone. You don’t want to tie something that is impossible to get out. The taut line is the best knot to use. It is easy to tie. Check with your Boy Scout manual and it will show you how to tie it. It’s very similar to two half hitches. The knot is superior because you can pull the rope tight and it will naturally cinch up as you pull on the rope. The knot is most commonly used to tie up canopies and tents. You tie the knot around the stakes and it keeps the rope tight. That is why it is called a taut line. Quick Hammock Some people need a hammock quick and don’t have time to make one. In this case, you can make one with just a blanket and some rope. Simply bunch up the ends of the blanket and tie them with a square knot. Test the blanket strength carefully before using. |
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