How would i recover or make a new sling for a hammock?
The frame of my hammock is in perfect condition but the sun ruined the fabric of the sling. I can't find a replacement. Sling style has a bar at the head and foot with chains to attach to the frame.
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Why not use yours as a template on Sunbrella fabric?
Just take what you have and use that as the pattern for the new sling. Head on over to your fabric store - or if you have a specialty fabric shop, visit them too. This is one time not to cheap out on fabric. It needs to withstand the elements.
Sailright makes all kinds of covers, they use Sunbrella fabric mostly... you can buy Sunbrella fabric at www.fabric.com.... https://www.sailrite.com/How-to-Make-a-Sunbrella-Fabric-Hammock-Video
https://www.fabric.com/find?searchText=sunbrella+outdoor+fabric
you want to use a canvas material, a closely woven one. use the old as your pattern to make the new, add a uva water proofing agent in a spray can to help it live longer.
There's a few articles on pinterest where they make hammocks using string, knotting it macramé fashion.