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Are you looking for the perfect addition for your backyard oasis?
Ideal for any outdoor setting, create your own personal sanctuary with a cozy and practicalDIY hammock chairproject.
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I thought this was the perfect, cozy spot for hanging a hammock chair underneath!
Our Ollie was all set to just right into the new hammock chair.
I did however decide to sew him his very own cozy space with aDIY dog bedinstead :).
Materials Needed:
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Fold the canvas fabric in half with selvage edges aligned.
On one end of the fabric, measure and mark 13 from the folded edge.
And then on the other end, measure and mark 28 from the folded edge.
Using a long yardstick, draw a line using chalk or removable wax connecting the marked spots.
Cut along the marked line to create a trapezoid shape when fabric is unfolded.
Fold edges in 1/2 and press.
Fold again another 1/2 and press, then stitch the hem in place.
Be sure to backstitch at the start and end of all your stitching.
Along the diagonal cut lines, fold edges in 12 and press.
Fold again another 1 1/8 and press.
Pin along the folds to hold in place while sewing.
Tuck in the extra bulk on the ends where the edges dont align.
Stitch the hem in place forming a wide channel for the rope to be threaded through.
Add an extra triangular stitch at all 4 corners for added strength.
To cover a pillow form that measures 10x14 in size, cut a piece of canvas that measures 12x16.
Fabric paint is a great way to add a fun pop of color to the hammock.
Using apatterned stencil,I added a zigzag pattern to the canvas.
Let the paint dry before moving on.
Once dry, fold the rectangle in half lengthwise with RIGHT sides together and stitch the short ends together.
Stitch the long end together as well leaving an 8 gap opening at the back.
Turn the pillowcase right side out and insert the pillow form.
Stitch the opening close.
Cut the rope to 18 long.
Thread the rope ends through each of the wooden dowels closest to the center.
Knot the rope underneath the holes.
Continue threading the rope through the channels in the canvas, starting at the shorter end of the chair.
Add a safety pin to the ends of the rope to help thread through the channel.
Knot the ends securely to hold the hammock together.
Wrap the chain around a sturdy branch and connect the ends with a quick link.
Clip the security snap through the center loop of the hammock and then clip it to the quick link.
Adjust the gathers in the canvas so both sides are the same and well balanced.
Add the seat cushion and enjoy!
Where will you hang your cozy canvas hammock chair?
Over the years, weve made so many practical sewing projects for the home.
Things like thesefabric storage cubes, thisstudent chair organizerand ahanging toy organizer.
For the free sewing patterns and tutorial, check out any of these posts below.
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DIY Fabric Hammock Chair
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