Super EASY hammock made out of bed sheets!

Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a seamstress to make this backyard hammock. I’ll show you can make one in less than an hour in three easy steps. And you’ll still have time to take a nap in it! Take a look.

We have gone through a lot of hammocks in our house. They always seem to get holes in them. So, I thought I’d try my luck at making our own and save a little bit of money. Little did I know how easy it really was.

Step 1: Fold, pin and sew

Rummage through your linen closet and find an old queen- or king-size bed sheet that you don’t use anymore. Lay it on the ground and fold it in half lengthwise (like a hot dog). Then, pin the side that is open. Then sew the entire side.

Step #2: Fold, pin and sew again

Now, fold the short side up about 5 inches, then pin and sew. You’re making a loop to thread a rope through. Then repeat this step on the opposite side as well. You’ll want to sew across this section about 5 or 6 times. You’ll want it to be nice and strong to hold the weight of an adult.

When you’re done sewing, you should be able to loop a rope through both ends. Easy peasy.

Step #3: Hang your hammock

Now, find a spot to hang your hammock. The most obvious place is between two trees, but you can also hang it in a bedroom, in a tree house or use a hammock stand.

Using a strong rope, loop it through one end of the hammock and then tie it to the first tree. Then, loop the other side with a tie down and secure it to the second tree. You can still use a rope for the second tree, but the tie downs allow you to adjust how high it hangs from the ground.