Tent week. Today's tent tutorial is by my amazingly talented sister Elizabeth.
She came up with the idea for this tent a few months back, and I've been begging her ever since to write up a tutorial for my blog. At last, here it is! CLICK HERE for UPDATED PATTERN LINKS!! This adorable kid-size dome tent was made from hula hoops and bed sheets. The whole project cost less than $10! Materials: * 5 large hula hoops (84" - 90" circumference) * King size flat or fitted sheet or a twin sheet set. . * Pattern (see end of post) If using fitted sheets, cut along the seams that make the corners, and remove the elastic so the sheet lays flat. Cut out the following pieces: 6 wedges, 1 circle with a diameter of 50", 1 door flap (three inches larger on the curved edges than the shape on the pattern, which is for the opening), 30 small tabs (4 3/4" x 3"), 6 large tabs (4 3/4" square). Trace the pattern pieces onto the sheet and cut out each piece.
I used the leftover scraps to cut out the door flap. House in our Hallway. Do you know those doorway puppet theaters that were all the rage a couple of years ago?
Well, I thought they were ingenious, but I also thought it was time to move beyond the hanging, two-dimensional idea to the realm of the three-dimensional shapeshifting tent houses. All you need is three (or more) strategically-placed tension rods, and you'd have a morphing house that can also have a table-tent-esque flat top or a vertical townhouse facade (and everything in between) and that, because of the adjustable tension rods, can be jammed into doorways to amuse/confuse the living daylights out of postal workers or suspended over staircases for a faux loft feel. Disclaimer: I wouldn't encourage obstructing stairways, of course, but I had to do this today to get decent lighting. I also want to add that I chose to use just enough fabric for the front of the house, plus a little back roof overhang, because that's what 54" (the width) got me.
Now let's break it down! First, the roof - Child’s Tent. From Beth: Meg created this tutorial for you to enjoy.
Don’t you think kids will love it?! Find her introduction here, and you can learn more about Meg and her creations at Boutique NutMeg Designs. 25 DIY Hideouts: Forts, Tents, Teepees and Playhouses. By Jacinda | As far back as I can remember handcrafted hideouts frequently filled the rooms in my house as a kid.
First, it started as a simple sheet tent that served as a reading nook or the meeting place for all things make believe. It did not take long before 1 sheet just wasn’t enough and these hideouts turned into fortresses, taking up the entire living room and sectioning off into different quarters. Sound familiar? I don’t know what it is about hiding away under sheets and blankets, but as soon as I hear the kids stringing sheets from chair to chair a small part of me secretly hopes they’ll invite me inside. Nggallery id=’126221′ Quilting Hoop Fort A perfect reading nook for kids to curl up in. Moroccan Fort This is definitely on my to-do list. Hula Hoop Dome Tent! Today's tent tutorial is by my amazingly talented sister Elizabeth.
Building a Barbie Doll House With a Recycled Dresser from Just'In Designs. 10 of the Most Creative DIY Tents and Teepees. By ashleyhackshaw |
DosFamily. A while back my friend Agnes took me to see her grandmother Lena.
At her house I saw a really cool and funny “toy” that she had made for Agnes. A fort made from leftower items and paper. If you look past the pretty pink decor you´ll find different gadgets and instruments that looks like something out of Henry The 8th torture chamber. So watch out, if you don´t play nice you might end up walking the plank! How many playpen balls would it take to fill your apartment? Card Table Playhouse Pattern. Every girl loves her Barbie doll, and this Kid's Playhouse PVC Pattern "Barbie's Dress-ups" is the perfect way to teach your little girl how to take care of her doll!
Utah County Mom: Fire Station Card Table Tent. We LOVE firefighters in this family!
My husband is a firefighter, so Lily loves to "dress up like Daddy" and wears her firefighter hat every day. I made this fire station tent that fits over a card table using my sewing machine, iron, and my Cricut. First I measured the card table to make a pattern. My card table is 33.5" x 33.5", and 26.5" tall. For the red piece that goes on the top of the card table, I cut out a piece of duck cloth that was 34.5" x 34.5" (an inch wider and taller than my measured card table top - for a 0.5" seam allowance on all 4 sides.) I decided to do 1 side of the tent black, and 3 sides red with a black bottom. For the red and black sides, I just made sure my finished product was the same size as the black side (27.5" tall and 34.5" wide) I then surged 0.5" off of the bottom of these sides as well to finish the edges.
To make the door, I cut a piece of white duck cloth the size I wanted the door to be. I put the door where I wanted it to be on the tent side. A cozy little space. I love small, cozy spaces, and have been dreaming about creating one for my kiddos.
I have had this vision in my head for a handmade playhouse made out of fabric, and here it is! I talked my husband into building a frame, which he did out of pvc piping, and after a few adjustments to the size, (yes, he was a sport!) It was just right. What's neat about this house we created is that you can take the piping apart, just like big tinker toys, which my son loves to do. The house is sewn as one big piece so it's really easy to get on & off, and washable if necessary.