# How to Make an Easy Hammock
A hammock is a length of fabric strung with rope between two poles or trees. Swinging in a hammock is one of the joys of a lovely spring or summer day. Making your own hammock is easy to do and does not require any advanced sewing skills.
Things You'll Need
- King-size sheet
- Iron
- Sewing machine
- Pins
- Rope, 10'
- Knife
Instructions
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Fold the sheet in half lengthwise to make the fabric double in thickness and half as wide as it was originally. Sew around the perimeter of the sheet.
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Fold and press a four-inch hem on both short ends of the sheet. Pin the hem in place.
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Sew across the bottom of the hem, leaving the two sides open to form a casing for the rope. Go over the hem eight times to create a very strong seam.
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Cut the rope into two five-foot lengths. Feed each length through the casings.
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Tie the rope around the supports you are using, such as two trees or deck support posts.
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