How to Make Kids Hammock Seat for Play, Reading, and Toys Storage

DIY kids’ designs are rewarding projects. A little fabric hammock is a fun idea that can add a playful look to any space, provide additional storage for toys, and create a cozy seat for reading. A swing-style seat is a popular DIY project that can be made with kids, and for them. Lushome provides a visual tutorial and tips for designing a small hammock with fabric.

Fabric hammocks are comfortable for lounging and napping. A simple cloth hammock is easy to make and a perfect DIY project for beginners with basic skills. It requires a sturdy fabric, such as canvas or thick cotton, a wooden blank, a drill, sandpaper, a rope, a steel carabiner, and a hook. You need to have some sewing skills to hem the edges and tie knots.

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You can easily personalize this simple hammock chair design with colorful or patterned fabrics. You can use solid-colored fabric and paint fun images, letters, numbers, or your child’s name with acrylic paint. You can decorate the edges with ribbons or tessels, add bows created with a fabric in contrasting colors, or embellish the design with playful applications. Additionally, a hammock chair looks playful and beautiful with toys, offering organized and attractive open storage space in a child’s room.

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How to make a fabric swinging chair

1. Fold the fabric of the required size in half and cut off the corners, as shown in the photo. Turn up the edges and stitch them. Then bend the other side and sew it. At any point, if desired, you can draw a simple pattern on the fabric.

2. Make holes for fastening in the wooden billet. Sand the wood. Thread the rope through the fabric pockets and the wooden billet, and tie strong knots to secure the load.

3. Hang the hammock seat with a secure attachment. Test it for durability and safety. Add a soft cushion for extra comfort.

Making a hammock is a straightforward and quick DIY project. However, any design requires some time and creativity, but the result is worth it.

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  by Ena Russ   
   19.07.2025