Let's put your Butt in a Sling for less than $5!
Had some tell me they were new to DIY and were wondering what they could do with the fabric they ordered. Not sure exactly how to do this post so forgive in advance if I mess it up. This is a total rip-off from a thread
@justsomedude did on a hammock seat- saddle and the input from the contributors. This is a mini version of a gathered end hammock using channel ends (so if a hammock is on your list, follow along and make the material 10' or longer and the standard width it came exact same process.)
Guess I'll call it the Butt Sling, although if I am stealing the name from someone call me out. The second one with the accessory cord bridge has some webbing and buckle sewn in if you want to wear it or climb with it on.
This is made using the 400d Pack Cloth, super light, strong and compact
BUT IF YOU USE WITHOUT A HARNESS SHAME ON YOU! Use good quality thread, many posts on here on that and thoroughly test at ground level!! ALSO WEAR A FREAKING HARNESS!!!
Cut material as shown: Note- I am what they call a Chubster with a 38" waist so you can scale accordingly.
Next you will want to do a "rolled edge seam" all the way around. Unless you cut this material with a soldering iron or wood burning tool it will fray at the edges. A lot of videos on YT on sewing and edges, or you can take a class at Micheal's or a fabric store. The money you save and sense of satisfaction will more than make up for your pride being hurt. What works best is to iron a crease where you want your seam (see pic), then roll and hold down with the clips (much better than pins!)
Once you completed your seams on all four sides you will create a channel for your bridge on both of the long ends. For this made each 2" so I could run 1" tubular webbing thru.
You will want to run
AT LEAST 3 SEAMS ACROSS YOUR BRIDGE CHANNEL AS IT IS WEIGHT BEARING! Start at the very bottom below the stitch line of your rolled edge, then add another and another above roughly 1/4" apart. (shown on back for detail...should have used contrasting thread)
Once you have these done you will want to fish your bridge material thru each side and secure it. You can sew a loop on one side and girth hitch it (is what I did here, or can on both sides once you fish it thru if you want) make sure you use the proper stitch pattern if you choose to do this...it is
NOT just running a couple across the webbing. Either a "box stitch" you see on most your gear but preferably a stitch at least 3" long running up and down your webbing from where your loop comes together with 9 passes total. Otherwise you can tie a water knot at each end. DaveT had a good demo when he was putting an "adjustable" bridge on his SD.
There you go...test at ground level and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done!
NOTE: if you hang your tether from a branch your kids will love playing in it!
