How to make a hammock with your own hands?

A good and pleasant rest outside of working hours is the dream of many, and in order to fully realize it, you need to create all the necessary conditions for this. You can take a break from everything and everyone both in the house and in nature, in the country, at the sea, but the most important thing is to have maximum comfort. To create a relaxation area for yourself anywhere, it is best to have a hammock that you can use at any time. Purchased products cannot always fully satisfy all needs, therefore the best option would be to make a hammock on your own.

The hammock appeared in Europe thanks to the travels of Christopher Columbus, who, having visited the Bahamas, noticed that the locals hung hammocks between the trees - so they slept. The sailors, having tried this option of rest, took it into service and used it on the ship, which was much more pleasant and comfortable than sleeping on hard shelves.

In the modern world, hammocks can be found in the apartment, in the country, and in field conditions.... Due to the simplicity of the design and the ability to use it in various situations, a wide variety of such products has appeared.

Modern gadgets can be different in design, size and type of placement. If you have a desire to make a hammock with your own hands, you need to understand well what exactly you have to deal with, and what you should have with you. The most important point in preparation is the choice of a specific version of the product and the collection of everything you need for work. To make a hammock strong and reliable, you need to adhere to all the instructions for its manufacture, correctly draw a drawing of the future product and implement it.

Depending on which version of the hammock design will be chosen for manufacturing, you should prepare the material and make a pattern. The most common options include a frameless hammock, as well as created using the weaving technique.

For the first option, it is important to correctly calculate the size of the fabric from which the hammock will be created. The optimal piece of fabric is 230x150 cm, which will ensure the convenience of the future design.

When calculating the size of the future product, it is worth focusing on the growth of family members or those who can use it. The optimal length of the fabric cut will be the sum of the height of the tallest user of the hammock and 60 cm, which will provide comfort from its use. Having drawn a pattern on the fabric, leaving allowances at the edges from 4 to 6 cm, you can start sewing the product.

If a weaving method was chosen to create a hammock, then you need to choose the optimal weaving pattern, which will not be a problem in the process of work. For such a product, it is recommended to purchase thick threads, but you can find strong ropes or cords at home. The most common options for knitting a hammock are crochet or garter stitch. The calculation of sizes is carried out in the same way as with a frameless model, which allows you to create a comfortable, rather deep structure in which a person can fully relax without worrying about his safety.

To make a hammock with your own hands, you need to stock up on everything you need. The list of the most important fixtures and tools looks like this:

• sharp and strong scissors;
• tape measure or centimeter;
• a sewing needle of the right size or a sewing machine;
• durable material;
• strips to create a frame for the future design;
• drill and drill;
• shovel or drill for installing hammock supports;
• hammer, thanks to which you can fix the wicker base on the frame.

If the hammock will be created using the knitting technique, then you need to have the following tools and materials:

• hook or knitting needles of the right size;
• scissors;
• sewing needle;
• rope or strong thread for knitting;
• a drill for attaching a hammock to a support;
• wooden battens for attaching a hammock;
• shovel or drill, if the structure will be attached to a stationary base;
• armor to create a base for a hammock.

When creating a hammock with your own hands at home, you need to decide how the future product should look like, think about the choice of material for it and decide on the type of construction. To make a stylish and comfortable hammock yourself, you can use other people's ideas by looking diagrams of finished products on the Internet... Depending on where exactly the device will be located - at home or in the fresh air - it is worth choosing the material for its manufacture. If a hammock is created for placement in an apartment, then you can make it from a blanket or from old jeans, if there are enough of them, the main thing is that the material is strong and pleasant.

To place a hammock outdoors it is worth using more durable materials that can withstand atmospheric phenomena. When creating a hanging cocoon from a tarpaulin, you can be sure of its strength, but it is best to remove the structure during rain or extreme heat so that the product does not deteriorate. The frame of the hammock must be strong to support the weight of anyone in it. In addition to reliable fabric, you need to use durable wood, which will give shape to a wicker hammock or other options where a base is needed.

To create a fabric hammock that will hold on to the eyelets, you must have a complete set of tools and materials, as well as know the order of work. The list of necessary things will look like this:

• 2.5 or 3 meters of durable material;
• 20 eyelets;
• wooden blocks equal to the width of the hammock (2 pcs.);
• large metal rings through which slings will be pulled (2 pcs.);
• metal hooks required for hanging the product (2 pcs.);
• thick cord with a length of at least 20 meters.

To obtain the desired result, it is worth considering the process of creating a hammock step by step.

1. We start by creating a pattern.
2. On the finished piece of fabric, turn the edges and sew on a sewing machine. If the material is very dense and does not crumble, then those sides that will be attached to the wooden bars can be hemmed.
3. On the finished canvas, it is necessary to mark the places where the eyelets will be located. They must be equidistant.
4. Holes are made at the site of the marks using a clerical knife or nail scissors.
5. Place eyelets on the fabric, placing them right-side up on the appropriate side of the fabric.
6. Smooth the material, put a block next to it, marking the places where the holes for the rope will be drilled.
7. Pull the rope through each eyelet and each hole in the bar. Secure all ropes to the ring.
8. The hook must be fixed on a support, then put on a ring with a hammock.

The hammock can be of different shapes. The most convenient option for reading books and relaxing in an upright position is a hammock swing. To make a seated version of everyone's favorite product for relaxation, you need to have a hoop and thick fabric. It is best to create a hammock from a metal hoop, choosing its diameter individually. To work, you must have with you:

• high-quality dense matter 3x1.5 meters;
• round hoop with a diameter of 90 cm;
• a piece of padding polyester, equal in size to the material for the hammock;
• reps tape up to 10 m long;
• sewing machine;
• scissors.

The work progress will include a number of points.

1. Make a pattern on the fabric, getting two identical squares with a side length of 5 m.
2. Fold each square 4 times.
3. Create a circle by measuring 65 cm from one corner and drawing a semicircle. Make the second circle in the same way.
4. It is necessary to mark the places where the slings will be, for which the circle is folded 4 times and ironed. One of the lines should be at an angle of 45 ° from the bend, and the second pair of lines should be at an angle of 30 ° from the bends.
5. By the same principle, you need to cut the synthetic winterizer, then connect all the parts, secure them with pins and make slots for fastening the tape.
6. Using a sewing machine, you need to sew two identical covers, and then connect them. We put a hoop between them.
7. Tie a reps tape to the hoop, which should be divided into 4 identical cuts.
8. The free part of the straps is tied to a secure support - and the hammock swing can be used.

The wicker hammock is very common. This requires a strong rope or rope and the ability to weave correctly. To create a product with dimensions of 2.5x0.9 m, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:

• slats with a thickness of at least 1.5 mm (2 pcs.);
• material for weaving (you can make a hammock using the macrame technique) - clothesline, the length should be about 200 meters, and the diameter should be at least 8 mm;
• sharp scissors;
• drill with drill;
• wood varnish, antiseptic and brush;
• 2 metal rings.

The process of creating a wicker hammock looks like this:

1. prepare the strips by drilling holes in them in increments of 4-5 cm;
2. cut off 20 meters of rope for attaching the hammock, divide 150 meters into 6 segments of 6 meters each;
3. thread each rope through the hole in the prepared bar and tie a knot;
4. choose a weaving pattern, creating cells, the size of which will not be less than 7 cm;
5. after completing the weaving of the product, the ends of the rope are fastened in knots to the second bar;
6. make fasteners on metal rings, connect them with knots with a hammock;
7. check the strength of the finished product and place it on the support.

If you want to create a wooden hammock for the garden, you can use various materials, while getting a rather tough, but very comfortable product. It is best to build a place for rest from rattan or from a bar, but you can find more original options. To work, you must have the following materials and tools:

• two slats 2 meters long and sides 2 and 3 cm wide;
• timber with a section of 30x40 mm;
• 10 meters of strong rope;
• stain and varnish, brush;
• a saw for cutting wood;
• drill with drill;
• sandpaper or sander;
• tape measure or centimeter and marker.

Let's analyze the process of creating a hammock from a bar.

1. Create a base by sawing the planks into two 60 cm pieces.The next step is to cut 40 planks 40 cm long and 80 planks 15 cm long.
2. On the sides of the planks, having retreated 5 cm from the edge, it is necessary to drill holes. On the bars, you need to make 4 holes with equal indentation.
3. When all the holes are ready, the wooden parts are sanded, stained, and then varnished.
4. Prepare 4 pieces of rope 2.5-3 meters long, then thread each of them through the holes according to the diagram.
5. At the ends of the hammock, you need to tie a strong knot, the edge of which can be processed with fire for the fortress.

To attach a hammock, you can use materials at hand, or make a stand with your own hands. Most often, you can see a stand made of metal and wood. To create the first option, you will need pipes and the ability to cook them, and the second one can be done by anyone who knows how to handle wood. To work you need to have:

• timber with a section of 10x10 cm in the amount of 3 pieces of 2 and 3 meters;
• saw;
• drill and drill;
• screwdriver and wrenches;
• clamps;
• hammer;
• M16 bolts, 2 cm - 6 pcs., 3 cm - 4 pcs., washers and nuts, at least 10 pcs.;
• 2 hooks;
• varnish.

The stand is created this way:

• prepare a base from two beams 180 cm each, holders from two beams 2 meters each, beveled at the edges by 45 °, supports from two beams 35 cm each, beveled at 45 ° on one side, legs from two beams 150 cm each with a bevel under 45 ° on both sides;
• when everything is ready, you need to make holes for bolts and dents for caps and nuts;
• following the scheme, it is necessary to assemble the structure;
• the finished stand can be varnished.

In order for a homemade hammock to last as long as possible, you need to properly care for it. Products that do not have wooden elements need to be washed from time to time in a typewriter or by handusing water with a temperature not exceeding 60 °. If the material is very dense, it can be clean with a vacuum cleaner. For long-term service the hammock is worth it shoot during the cold season, without leaving it outside in the rain and intense heat.

Taking care of a homemade hammock, checking its integrity, cleaning it in time and fixing any problems, you can use the product for many years, getting maximum comfort from its use.

It is also important to inspect wooden structures, wipe them off in a timely manner, treat problem areas and varnish at least once every few years.... Caring for homemade hammocks is not difficult, but without it, the product will quickly fail and can threaten the safety of the one who uses it.

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