Feed the strips for the hanging loops through your clips. lay the hanging loops on the hammock as shown above (loops and clips to the inside, loose ends hanging over the edge of the hammock). The hammock should be roughly divided into thirds, but don't worry about their exact placement (you can fiddle with the placement of the hanging loops later on).
Sew a Homemade Hammock with a Pouch
From Lianne McLeod, DVM, former About.com Guide
Place the Hanging Loops on the Main Piece of the Hammock
Placement of the hanging loops and clips on the hammock
Photo © Lianne McLeod
Lay the completely stitched together (and right sides out) hammock on your work surface. If you have two different colors or patterns, the side facing up will eventually become the outside of the finished hammock.
Prev
- Make a Homemade Hammock with a Pouch - Choosing Materials
- Gather Materials and Cut Your Fabric to Size
- Sew the Two Pieces of Fabric Together
- Place the Hanging Loops on the Main Piece of the Hammock
- Fold One Side of the Hammock Over the Hanging Loops
- Fold the Second Side over the Other Hanging Loops
- Stitch Along Two Sides of the Hammocks
- Grasp the Opening of the Pouch to Turn the Hammock Right Side Out
- The Final Product: a Homemade Hammock with a Pouch
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