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hammock free plans: how to make a
Hammock
Basic Description It's easy to make this simple hammock with durable fabric and some basic sewing. It is a lightweight, stable and comfortable accompaniment to any time spent in the outdoors. We will also show you a wonderful knot that will allow you to quickly tie up your hammock without causing damage to the trees or posts that you use as supports. You can also include mosquito netting to protect against insects. There is something so pure about swinging in a hammock out in nature: read on for all the details.
Materials Fabric, thread, rope. A complete material list is provided below.
Tools Sewing machine (or sewing needle), scissors, measuring tape. A complete tool list is provided below.
Cost The plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $18
Time 2 hours
Difficulty Easy
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the project plan begins here


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The first step involves acquiring the necessary materials and proper tools. It is best to get everything prepared before commencing because you become free to progress without unnecessary interruptions.
this is a fun project!

Material List

Item Qty. Description
#1 3 yards (3m) durable fabric, at least 36" wide (1m). (see design considerations section of this plan for details)
#2 - sewing thread
#3 approx 50 ft. (15m) non-strechable and strong rope; we recommend 3/8" (1cm) diameter polypropylene rope (see design considerations section of this plan for details)


This project is remarkably simple if you have access to, and are familiar with a sewing machine. If not, you can perform the sewing by hand, but you will need a little more patience.

Tool List

Tool
sewing machine, or sewing needle
scissors
measuring tape


We recommend that you read through the entire plan and especially the design considerations section before acquiring/assembling all of the requisite tools and materials. There are several options with this project, and it is most prudent to be fully informed of them before making design decisions.


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