Large Hammock Cover

Finished Hammock Cover on PVC Frame

This hammock cover is basically a sleeve that fits onto the large size pvc hammock frame. I typically use the polo / golf shirt material for the large hammocks. (See notes at the end regarding fabric choice.) This pattern is for knit, woven cotton or denim materials.

Materials List:

• 1 polo / golf shirt or knit or jersey fabric – see notes at the end regarding fabric choice

• Sewing machine (My favorite stitch is the “triple stretch stitch” with a ball point twin needle. It seems to hold up really well with the weight of cats and the frequent washing in the shelter environment), but a regular straight stitch with a single needle works as well.

• Fray Check (not required, but highly recommended)

• Thread • Scissors • Ruler or measuring tape

2. Hem the 15” cut sides.

3. Take the 2 pieces of fabric, and pin the right sides together. Sew both of the 23” sides together.

4. Turn right side out.

5. Slide fabric onto the frame. It will be a little snug.

Notes:

I make most of the hammock covers from previously owned shirts. I usually get them from family members who are no longer wearing them, or thrift shops and yard sales. When I get the shirts home, I wash them in hot water and add ½ - 1 cup of white vinegar with the laundry soap to get any storage smells out.

I stay away from slippery and very stretchy material (like Spandex). The slippery material easily slips off the frame and the stretchy material doesn’t have the strength to hold much weight. The length may be changed, longer or shorter, but don’t change the width very much.

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Instructions:

1. If using knit fabric, or shirt, cut 23” long x 15” wide. If the fabric allows, you may go longer, but don’t go much wider than 15”.

If using denim or woven cotton fabric, cut 23” long x 18 ½” wide. If the fabric

allows, you may go longer, but don’t go much wider than 18 ½”.