Rodent Hammock ∙ How To by Tracey M. on Cut Out + Keep

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Time:0h50

Nice & Simple

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I can't afford to keep buying hammocks for my 5 rats to chew, so I thought I'd try making my own....

Instructions

1

Make a template (I folded a square of paper, on the point, into 4 - so I ended up with a triangle, then used a plate as a guide and cut a semi circle out of the triangle base, unfolded it and got the shape in the pic) Draw round it onto the fabric and the fleece.
2

Cut out adding a 1cm seam allowance.
3

Pin RS together and stitch approx 1cm in, leaving one of the flat ends open (which has been chopped off my pic!)
4

Turn RS out, fold hem in and stitch up the opening.
5

Get your 4 metal rings, I used keyring rings, but D rings are great too.
6

Find the centre of the flat 'point' and stitch a ring to each one.
7

Et Voila, a cosy ratty/mousey/chinchilla-y/etc-y hammock.

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Cat Wed, 05 May 2010 15:47:14 +0000

I love this tutorial. I cut my pattern out of a cereal box. With 8 rats making your own hammocks is the way to go!

Tracey M. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:44:33 +0000

Hope your ratties like their new bed - I'd love to see a pic of them snuggled up in it. :D <:3 )~~~

emmilou p. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:43:22 +0000

excellent...thanks for the tute, been meaning to make some beds for my ratties, they'll definitely love these :)

Tracey M. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:13:28 +0000

Well, you don't really, lol, but boil-washes help! I'm lucky, my girls are potty-trained and use poo-bowls - but the occasional poop can be found in bed..... gross! :D