Thursday, December 27, 2012

Seriously Simple Little Tent

I found this full size vintage flat sheet at an estate sale, and the large embroidery hoop at another sale. I thought they'd make a cute little tent for Claire. 
It was a super simple and fast project. I ironed about 3 inches down on one side and sewed a flat seam. 
Then I threaded a cord through the channel and tied it closed. 
Then I put the embroidery hoop on, about 15 inches from the gathered end. 
I painted it a fun green color to match the sheet. 
We hung it up and
it was an instant hit!
It's just big enough for Claire (those are stickers on her face) and her little pink arm chair~which is at home. When it's hung a little lower, the bottom of the tent can be spread out and weighted with some books or something to make it larger. 

The great part is, when she's finished playing, it disassembles in seconds and takes up very little storage space. It's almost as quick to put together, too.

Thanks for reading! 

9 comments:

Feral Turtle said...

This is so cute! Great idea.

NanaDiana said...

Very cute idea, Suzanne! I love it-simple, quick and easy- xo Diana

Dagmar said...

Suzanne, what a great idea! I bet Claire just loved it, how she has grown❤
Hope you enjoy the rest of your week before 2013 starts.

Jaime Costiglio said...

Suzanne so clever and pretty too boot. I love those vintage sheets, especially those colors as they remind me of the sheets on my parents bed when I was a kid. Your idea has so many possibilities I might just have to rig one up for my big kids! Thank you.

Polly McCormick said...

so cute!!

mommamindy said...

What a wonderful idea! I can hear her laughter and feel her excitement. Kids always love a secret, special place of their own.

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gail@My Repurposed Life said...

adorable! both the tent AND claire!

super cute idea.

gail

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Very cute idea! It would look darling over a twin bed, too.

Cassie said...

Sweet!

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