Learn the Steps in Making a Hammock for Stuffed toys

It may be stressful to organize so many stuffed toys in the bedroom. Children are always fond of playing such toys that they tend to use them every now and then, leaving their rooms in mess. So, it is important to teach them how to organize things on their own whenever parents are not around. Good thing there are now hammocks for stuffed toys where people can put them into place. This is a good idea especially if you do not have more space in the room. Apart from that, when the hammock is not in used, your children can simply lie on it and relax. However, just make sure that the swing as a storage can support their weight. Thus, this will allow them more space to play around inside the house without the need to disturb you from time to time. There are a lot of hammocks for stuffed toys available in the market today, but you may also have the option to make one in your home. Plus, this is also a good idea to spend some bonding moments with your children while they are helping you in making ahammock.

 Start making a toy hammock by preparing the following materials:

• Thick string or yarn 
• Scissors
• 8 small hooks 
• Two yards of fabric

The foremost thing to do is to determine the size of the hammock. For instance, two yards of fabric can make two swings and can accommodate a number of toys. There are children who may want to have a medium-sized swing to accommodate a specific group of toys. So, consider the size and length before you start making one. 


The next step is to screw the first four hooks into the ceiling. You may want to place it near the corner or in any place where there is enough space. Take the fabric out and lay it on a flat surface, then fold it into half and trim away the excess fabric. Cut the fold and each corner so there should be two inches across the corner. Fold a little bit of each corner of about one-fourth inch, and then turn another one-fourth inch to enclose the edge. Press it to flatten and stitch the corners in place. Also, repeat this for the rest of the corners. On the sides of the fabric, fold it under about one-half inch and press it. Insert the yarn in the fold, but leave a few inches at the corner. Start stitching the folded edge while the string is placed within the folds but also leave two inches loop of the string at each corner. 


After sewing all of the sides, knot the ends of the string and knot again. Trim any excess string and try to pull the knot from end to end to see if it works. Evenly distribute the string and knot it again just past the ends of the fabric. To secure the ends of the hammock, stitch though the fabric at the corners until it is locked into place. Lastly, hook it out from somewhere you placed the screw-in hooks.


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