Rest is one of the moments that we enjoy the most after a very tiring day; even more so if we can do it outdoors.
In this note you will learn step by step how to make a practical hammock for your garden or to take camping to relax and enjoy the fresh air.
This type of hammock invented by Native Americans is known in some Latin American countries as “Paraguayan hammock”.
Its construction is simple and you can also customize the design using different fabrics. You can even take the opportunity to reuse a scrap that is saved.
In addition, this hammock will be very practical if you are planning to go camping, since it takes up little space, you can hang it from the trees and it will give you a special swing to enjoy a nap.
Necessary materials
– A piece of fabric of 1 x 2 meters.
– Scissors
– Pins
– A strip of leather, nylon or canvas 2.5 centimeters wide (you will need about 3 meters, to cut 18 straps of 15 centimeters)
– Medium thickness cotton muslin or canvas (10 centimeters x 1 meter)
– Ropes to hang the hammock
– Cable tie
– Cotton string
Process
1. Stretch the fabric and cut a 1 x 2 meter rectangle. Fold the edge up to 2.5 centimeters and sew it.
Note: Choose a heavy, strong fabric to make your hammock sturdy and last longer.
2. Cut 2 2-inch strips from the muslin or canvas rectangle, and then place one of them so that it matches what will be the top of the hammock.
3. Fold the fabric over the canvas to create a 2-inch hem and repeat this process for the bottom.
4. Cut 18 leather, nylon, or canvas straps to a length of 6 inches. You will use 9 for each side of your hammock.
5. Fold the straps in half to create 3-inch bows and pin 10 of the 18 bows over the 2-inch hems. Try to do it at a regular distance, every 13 centimeters. Do it at the top and bottom.
6. Sew all the straps together, one at a time. Form a square with a cross inside to give the straps more security.
7. Cut 8 2.4 meter strips of rope. Pass one of them through each of the leather straps and fold it in half.
8. Create a large strap with the loose ends and tie them in a knot 30 inches from the beginning of the hammock. Cut off the loose ends and wrap another piece of string around the strap. Then wrap strips of twine as many times as possible until you have a sturdy strap. Finally, repeat the same on the opposite side.
9. And voila! You can now hang your hammock!