{"id":12876,"date":"2016-11-30T12:15:50","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T10:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=12876"},"modified":"2016-11-30T12:03:20","modified_gmt":"2016-11-30T10:03:20","slug":"diy-how-to-build-your-own-hammock-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/diy-how-to-build-your-own-hammock-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY: How to build your own hammock for summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is here! It\u2019s time to spend more time outdoors. Go and grab your swimming gear<\/a>, beach bats<\/a>, and soccer ball<\/a>\u00a0and whatever you want! You\u2019re not only going to be having fun, you\u2019re giving your body the exercise that it needs to stay healthy.<\/p>\n

Need a nap after all the activities? Don\u2019t go sleep indoors, rather build your own hammock.<\/p>\n

You will need\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) A cotton beach towel\/blanket or piece of fabric (minimum length and width: 40\u2033 x 80\u2033)<\/p>\n

2) Scissors<\/p>\n

3) Pins<\/p>\n

4) 1 inch of leather strapping (if your sewing machine cannot sew leather, nylon or canvas strapping would also work)<\/p>\n

5) Mid- or heavyweight cotton muslin or canvas (at least 4\u2033 x 40\u2033)<\/p>\n

6) Strong rope for hanging hammock<\/p>\n

7) Cotton thread<\/p>\n

Note: You\u2019re going to need a sewing machine<\/a> to complete this project. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Method<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Spread out the blanket or beach towel across a table. Now, cut out a 42\u201d X 80\u201d rectangle and fold over 1\u201d on the longer sides so that it measures 40\u201d X 80\u201d. Then, sew up the folded sides.<\/p>\n

2) Take the leather or canvas and cut out two 2\u201d strips. Place this, flush, on top edge of the towel or blanket, which you then fold over the canvas and sew up to ensure a strong, secure hem \u2013 repeat this on the bottom edge.<\/p>\n

3) Cut the leather or canvas strapping into 6\u201d strips. Make sure that you have 18 of these \u2013 9 strips per side.<\/p>\n

4) Now, fold the strapping in half, creating 3\u201d loops. Pin these loops, evenly across the 2\u201d hem that you\u2019ve already sewed \u2013 the ends of the loops should end at the same spot as the hem.<\/p>\n

5) Put the front side of the hammock into the sewing machine and stitch the straps to the fabric. Do this for each loop.<\/p>\n

6) It\u2019s time to attach the rope. Cut eighteen pieces (8 inches each). Feed a strand through each loop (9 per side). Fold them in half \u2013 now each rope should be 4 inches long.<\/p>\n

7) All of the strands must now be combined together to form a massive loop. Once this is done, tie the loose ends of rope together to one giant 30\u201d knot. You should now have a large knot that is holding the loop in place.<\/p>\n

8) Now, take the cotton thread and wrap it around the big loop as many times as possible, so that you have a solid, sturdy and protected loop. Do the same on the other side.<\/p>\n

9) Feed another piece of rope through the giant loop \u2013 this is the rope that will be strung to the tree. Repeat on the other side. Make sure the trees are very strong to ensure it will hold your body weight.<\/p>\n

Climb in, relax and bask in the wonder of the summer season, but please\u00a0remember your sunscreen<\/a>!<\/p>\n

*This DIY hammock is adapted from designsponge<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer is here! It\u2019s time to spend more time outdoors. Go and grab your swimming gear, beach bats, and soccer ball\u00a0and whatever you want! You\u2019re not only going to be having fun, you\u2019re giving your body the exercise that it needs to stay healthy. Need a nap after all the activities? Don\u2019t go sleep indoors,<\/p>\n

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