How to Make a Sunbrella Fabric Hammock

You can make your own fabric hammock out of high quality Sunbrella fabric. In this video we will show you how to weave the rope clew harness then how to make two hammocks; an easy hammock and a fiber filled hammock. Then, for the ultimate comfort a hammock pillow will be constructed. These two hammocks will accommodate one or two persons. After a little work you too will be lounging around in your very own homemade hammock.

Purchase the Sunbrella fabric and supplies at: sailrite.com

CHAPTERS LIST --------------
Intro -- 0:00
Making a Hammock Harness -- 0:40
Weaving Rope -- 0:57
Making Wood Spreader Bars -- 14:39
Materials List -- 17:20

MATERIALS LIST:
340 feet - Leech Line Dacron® 1/8" White - Item # 21209 - sailrite.com/Leechline-Dacron-1-8?utm_source=DI…
2 each - #3 SS D ring - Item #25306 - or Round 2" SS ring - Item #122756 - sailrite.com/Round-Ring-2-Stainless-Steel?utm_s…
2 each - Oak or ceder wood spreader bar (1 1/2" x 3/4" x62" finished size)
12 feet - 1/4" Polyester Rope 3-Strand - Item #21302 - sailrite.com/Classic-3-Strand-Polyester-Line-1-…

TOOLS LIST:
1 - Wood pallet
27 - Wood screws
Drill press with 1/4" bit
Dowelrod, ruler, marker, saw, wood stain and varnish, hotknife

CHAPTERS LIST --------------
Making an Easy Sunbrella Hammock -- 17:36 min
Patterning & Sewing Fabric -- 17:55 min
Sewing Hem -- 20:32 min
Installing Grommets -- 21:36 min
Stringing Harness -- 22:41 min
Materials List -- 24:16 min

MATERIALS LIST:
2.75 yards - Marine Grade 60" fabric - sailrite.com/shop/fabric/marine-fabric/marine-c…
Thread Choices: V-92 Polyester or Tenera - sailrite.com/shop/notions/thread?facet_notions_…
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item #129 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-for-Canvas-60-Yds
48 each - Grommet Spur #1 -Item #26315 - sailrite.com/Grommet-Spur-Nickel-1-5-16-Key-XX?…

TOOLS LIST:
Sewing Machine
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item #103597
Die Set Spur #1 - Item #18202
Hole Cutter #1 - Item #18210
Premium Cutting Block 10" x 10" - Item 103642
Scissors, ruler, Pencil

CHAPTERS LIST --------------
Making a Pleated Polyester-Filled Sunbrella Hammock -- 24:32 min
Patterning & Sewing Fabric -- 24:48 min
Centering Cover & Sewing -- 29:37 min
Curving Ends -- 31:36 min
Inserting Batting -- 34:20 min
Sewing Pleats -- 35:53 min
Sewing Double Hem -- 37:13 min
Installing Grommets -- 39:05 min
Stringing Harness -- 40:03 min
Materials List -- 42:29 min

MATERIALS LIST:
5.5 yards - Sunbrella Marine Grade 60" fabric or 8.25 yards - 46" Sunbrella Awning Grade - sailrite.com/shop/fabric/marine-fabric/marine-c…
Thread choices: V-92 Polyester or PTFE thread sailrite.com/shop/notions/thread?facet_notions_…
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item #129 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-for-Canvas-60-Yds?ut…
2.5 yards - Batting White 55" wide - Item #124305 - sailrite.com/Batting-83-Thick-55-Wide?utm_sourc…
48 each - Grommet Spur #1 - Item #26315 - sailrite.com/Grommet-Spur-Nickel-1-5-16-Key-XX?…
2 each - Forged D Shackle 1/4" (Stainless Steel) - Item #122725 - sailrite.com/Harken-Forged-D-Shackle-1-4-Stainl…

TOOLS LIST:
Sewing Machine
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item #103597
Multi Use Pins - Item #102985
Die Set Spur #1 - Item #18202
Hole Cutter #1 - Item #18210
Sailrite® Rubber Poundo Board 12" x 12" - Item #123962
Ruler, Pencil, Scissors

CHAPTERS LIST --------------
Making a Hammock Pillow -- 42:48 min
Patterning & Sewing Fabric -- 42:58 min
Inserting Batting & Closing Pillow -- 44:58 min
Sewing Pillow Ties -- 46:55 min
Materials List -- 48:35 min

MATERIAL LIST:
.80 yards - Sunbrella Marine Grade 60" fabric or 1.6 yards of 46" Sunbrella Awning Grade
Thread Choices: V-92 Polyester or PTFE thread
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item #129
.69 yards - Batting White 55" wide - Item #100158

TOOLS LIST:
Sewing Machine
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item #103597
Ruler, Pencil, Scissors