How to Make a Mosquito Net

Two Methods:

Head-end mosquito net

Affordable full-length mosquito net

If you're handy with a sewing machine or stitching by hand, you can make your
own mosquito net. It isn't the easiest of projects, nor the most interesting, but it
certainly makes up for that with its functionality (and decorative effect if that's all
you're using it for). There are two projects suggested in this article, one for a
more decorative effect and one for protective effect. Choose whichever applies
most to your needs.

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Method 1 of 2: Head-end mosquito net

This tutorial is a basic head-end cover for the bed that relies upon a rod over
the head area for providing coverage. Owing to the gap in this design, the
netting is expected to stay attached when pulled across but if you move a lot, it
may be more useful for decorative purposes or for use where mosquitoes are a
pest but do not carry disease.

Preparing the netting

Neaten the edges of the netting if needed. If you've purchased the netting from
a craft or fabric store, it'll probably be jagged on the side that was cut in the store.

Trim this edge using a square rule, yardstick or table edge.

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Hem around the entire netting.

Fold down the edge 5mm (0.19") on one side and stitch all the way along.
Repeat for each edge of the netting, until you've stitched a hem on all of the
netting.

Fold again and stitch the new fold to cover raw edges. This final stitch around
will also give a clean and sturdy line.

Make the slider pocket for the rod.

Fold the hemmed net in half. Do this lengthways.
Pin this fold down 6cm (2.3").
Sew across the top down 2cm (1-ish inch), then sew a row 6cm (2.3") down.

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Installing the mosquito net

Install the wall-mounted side drape rod according to the instructions

provided. It can be any height you consider appropriate but if you're looking for

guidance, around 2 metres (2.1 yards) from the floor is good.

Be sure to check for wall studs before mounting the rod. If not, use a bolt or
toggle to assist.

Gently push the rod into the slider pocket sewn earlier. Gather as you push,
until the whole mosquito net fits properly. To keep firmly in place, finish by pushing

an acorn end onto the rod.

Use. Drape over yourself each night upon going to bed. Push it out a long way
from your face and head so that it doesn't bother you. If the netting doesn't

adequately catch itself to keep the open area shut, use binder clips or similar to keep it
closed during sleep.
Tie back hooks and tie backs are optional additions but helpful for keeping the
netting off the bed when not in use. Or, just tie it all in a loose hanging knot
above your head.
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Method 2 of 2: Affordable full-length mosquito net

This tutorial is for a very affordable, standard double-bed size mosquito net that
is meant to protect the bed occupants in areas where there purchasing a readymade net is either costly or difficult. It is most certainly not a decorative net! If
this is meant to be used for a larger bed, you'll need to add on additions as per
your calculations for the increased area.

Preparing the mesh sheet

If the mesh sheet or alternative cover is not joined together to make the
required measurements, you'll need to do so. It is very important that any

stitching used interlocks the join between the pieces, so that mosquitoes cannot get
through any gaps.
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Making the frame

If you haven't already prepared the wood as required under "Things You'll
Need", cut it now. The pieces should be as follows:
4 x 48 (1.2 metres) (legs)
2 x 55 (1.4 metres) (frame widths)
2 x 75 (1.9 metres) (frame lengths).

Attach the 55" (1.4 metre) and 75" (1.9 metre) pieces so that they form a

Add the legs. Use 2-inch (0.78") nails again to attach the legs at each corner of

frame. Use 2-inch (0.78") nails to nail together the pieces of wood.

the frame.

Lift the frame up and rest it over the bed. It must surround the bed completely.

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Adding the mesh sheet

Drape the mesh sheet over the frame. Adjust it to ensure that it is sitting evenly
over the frame and that there is equal drape of the netting on each side. The mesh

sheet should be well centered.

Ensure slack so that the sheet drapes onto and a little across the floor, forming
a barrier that prevents mosquito entry from under the bed. About 6 to 12 inches
(15.2 to 30.4cm) of the mesh sheet must touch the floor, each side.

On each corner leg, nail the sheet in. Nail through a plastic/rubber washer or
bottle cap to stop the sheet from tearing on the nails. Use a one-inch nail for each

leg.

Use. To use the mosquito net, lift up a sheet on either side of the bed and get into
bed. Drop the sheet back to the floor so that it sits completely on the floor with no

gaps. Sleep tight.

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Tips
If the ceiling is high, you can double the amount of fabric used to ensure
that the fabric drapes down adequately.
If decorating with the net, the mesh size doesn't matter. On the other
hand, if you are actually aiming to keep the mosquitoes out, the mesh
size does matter. For example, the mesh must be of a grid size of less
than 1.2mm x 1.2mm (0.047" x 0.047") if you are trying to stop the
Anopheles genus of mosquito from reaching sleepers.
Always err on the side of more netting than less if in doubt and you
need to keep out mosquitoes.
Netting can be sprayed with skin-contact insect repellent to increase its
effectiveness. This will need to be done regularly and may decrease the
lifespan of the fabric, depending on the origins of the fabric. Always
check the instructions on the repellent for suitability of use with respect
to the fabric being used and the mosquitoes being targeted. This is only
an add-on, not a guarantee of keeping off mosquitoes.
While mosquitoes don't care about home dcor, you might; choose a
color of netting that you like if you want it to also match the room theme.
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Warning
Handling mosquito netting with a sewing machine takes advanced
sewing skills; it can be slippery and challenging when trying to push it
through and requires deft skills to keep it in place. If you have
difficulties, either ask a more experienced sewer for assistance or make
it by hand sewing (slower but less slip).

Things You'll Need

Method 1:
5 metres (196.8 metres) of mosquito netting (as fine as possible for the
best coverage); choose a color that matches the bedroom theme if
making for decorative purposes
Matching thread (or invisible thread)
A side drape rod (wall-mounted) and screws
Acorn end for drape rod
Method 2:
Needle and thread if the mesh isn't in a single piece
174 x 195 449.1cm x 495.3cm 26 yards (23.7 metres) of fine
mesh (see Tips for mesh gauge if keeping out Anopheles mosquitoes);
however, you can also use alternatives to mesh, such as a cotton or
polyester sheet, old linens or clothing, etc., provided it has no holes in it
(same measurements)
1 x 1 wood (total: 38 12.5m, cut into: 4 x 48 for legs, 2 x 55 for
frame widths, 2 x 75 for frame lengths)
8 x 2 (5cm) spiralled nails
4 x 1 (2.5cm) nails
4 x plastic-rubber washers or bottle caps (to prevent the fabric ripping
on the nails)
Hammer
Saw
Measuring tape
Scissors

Sources and Citations

Method 2 research source:
http://www.appropedia.org/Building_an_inexpensive_mosquito_net

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