These hammock chairs look super comfy and the perfect place for relaxing in the yard or reading on rainy days at home ! Hammock chairs are available at many department stores, but can be costly. You can save money by making your own custom hammock chair using a few basic inexpensive materials purchased from an arts and crafts or fabric supply store. Love DIY? Join our Facebook Group! Largest DIY Group!
Supplies:
-1 1/4″ x 3′ oak dowel (oak is a hard wood and considered safer than poplar for supporting weight. Also, I had mine cut to 3′)
-3/8″ x 16′ braided polypropylene (get this by the foot)
-2 yards of plain canvas
-80mm stainless steel spring snap link (holds up to 220 lbs)
-3/16″ stainless steel quick link (holds up to 660 lbs)
-black fabric paint (my acrylic paint is fabric friendly)
-paint brush
