Rat Hammock Tutorials

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Dual Critter Nation Filled with Hammocks I originally created this PDF file so that I could keep it loaded on my tablet for reference as I sewed. This was more convenient than juggling printed tutorial instructions for all the projects I made. I could also modify the instructions with my own techniques and the dimensions I prefer (used in a Dual Critter Nation and in a Martins R-695 with male rats).

Eventually, I decided to take pictures of the all of the steps, so I would have a detailed visual tutorial of how to cut, layout, and sew the projects. I added these pictures with labeled instructions to the tutorials.

After seeing how well these came out, I decided to clean up this PDF file and add detail so that it could be useful to others just starting out making hammocks.

I did not invent these hammock designs, although I have frequently modified them to suit my way of doing things and to meet my needs and the dimensions of my cages. All tutorials are written from scratch in my own words and all photographs were taken by me. Forgive any sewing irregularities that may be present as I do not claim to be a master seamstress - the rats could care less.

This document currently contains tutorials for making the following types of hammocks for rats:

Basic Flat (includes instructions for installing ribbon loops and for installing grommets)

Corner Flat

Web-Shaped Flat

No-Sew Flat

Pocket Flat

Pocket Flat with Fleece Border NEW 2/11/14

Tunnel Pocket

Tunnel Pocket with Fleece Border NEW 2/11/14

Peek-a-boo Pocket

Bunk Bed

Honeycomb

Double Decker

Double Decker with Fleece Border NEW 2/11/14

Tube

Tube with Fleece Border NEW 2/11/14

Standard Cross Tube

Reversible Cross Tube

Triangle Pyramid

Cube

Seamless Cube NEW 3/17/14

Rectangular Prism

Corner Hut NEW 2/11/14

House *NEW 8/25/13

Pumpkin *NEW 9/17/13

Snuggle Sack

Cuddle Cup

Bonding Pouch

Cage Liners (Dual Critter Nation, Martin's R-695, Martin's Rat Play Pen with Pan)
NEW 2/11/14

These instructions and the associated images may be downloaded and printed for your personal use but may not be republished or mass-distributed without permission. Feel free to link to this page freely and/or share the PDF with friends.

To Download Full-Size PDF with High-Resolution Graphics (about 57 MB), Right Click the following link and Save to Your Computer: Tutorials for Common Rat Hammocks and Accessories.