Plant Hammock for a Very Heavy Plant

A Very Heavy Plant needs a Strong Plant Hammock

This plant hammock was inspired by my friend Cheryl who wanted fabric in her garden.  I LOVE that idea, and had one more plant hammock to make, this one for a big, heavy (ugly) pot.

The planter pot measured 34 inches from the top edge, around the bottom and back to the opposite top edge.

To make my plant hammock, I cut a square of canvas 2 inches larger than that measurement, which allowed for a 1 inch hem/casing all the way around the plant hammock.

At each corner I measured in 2 inches from the point, drew a line across, then folded the point to the inside along the line. (hint; use the grid on a cutting mat to make the measuring easy) 

I stitched the point down using a 3-step zig-zag stitch, securing at each end.  Press a 1 inch hem to the inside along each straight edge.  The corners should end up mitered.  With the same 3-step zig zag, sew along the raw edge of the fabric, creating a casing.  Be sure to back stitch at the beginning and ending of each seam.  You don’t want your plant hammock to fall apart with a heavy plant in it.

Decorate the outside of your canvas square as desired.  You could paint, colour, or add fabric applique.  I stitched rectangles of brightly coloured fabric randomly in place, using the same 3-step zig zag.

Cut 4 pieces of strong cord to the desired length and insert one into each casing.  Mine are 5 feet and I wish I had made them 6 feet. 

Too late!

Tie all 8 ends into a firm knot, insert a planter pot, and hang your plant hammock into place.

That’s it, now you can water the planter.  

My post about a pretty plant sling is here.

A plant hanger tutorial is here.

Just in time for nice weather, would you make one of these?  How would you embellish your plant hammock?  Leave me a comment, and remember, sharing is caring.