My inspiration for this project came from this image that I saw a while ago. It is from the book Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross (which is on sale, by the way, hint…hint…hon:). I don’t have this book, but I saw the image last year while flipping through the book and loved it. And decided it was time to make something like it for the boys. I still want the book, it looks like it has lots of other amazing projects. Anyone have it?
This is how I made mine…in about 30 minutes. And with no sewing. (Shocking, I know.)
Here’s what you will need:
I also used this sheet (it’s a double sized) that I found at a thrift store for $1.50….don’t you love how bright it is?
I decided to add some lettering to mine….which I cut out of no-sew heat n’ bond and then ironed to one side of the sheet.
I then added 4 grommets–one to each of the 4 corners. (Just follow the directions on the grommet box.)
We then hung up the rope, put the sheet over it, staked it into the ground in the grommets and VOILA!!!! You have a ready made fort. I am just excited that it will be easy storage; it’s just a sheet, some rope and 4 stakes. (I think I am going to make a small cloth bag for all those supplies.)
And you have the perfect summer fort. Perfect for shade, and for reading Lego magazines which are an every day staple at our house.
Happy fort making!
P.S. We live in wind central….so we had to hold our fort on the rope with binder clips, which worked perfectly but I think I might sew some ties down the middle to tie it tighter to the rope. Another idea if you live in wind central too.
P.P.S The Bustle Skirt is up for Crafterhours’ skirt round up…..if you want to vote. The link is HERE
first of all i had no idea that skirt was yours, yet i voted for it anyways:) guess i love everything you make. your tent is great and what a steal on the sheet!
My boys would LOVE this! I want to make them tents to go over their beds…the grommets are perfect!
I love this fort! I especially love it because that sheet is on my bed. LOL, I got it at Target 3 years ago. 🙂 I probably paid way more than you did.
Lxchelle,
I totally thought it was vintage…that’s funny. It didn’t have a tag, was all soft and worn looking and it totally fooled me! 🙂 The tags usually stay on more modern ones….
The boys look so cute in their fort…but I’m thinking that it looks like a place I could spend some time in…it looks cool and quiet…I could catch up on my reading….
liZ
I am just reminding everyone about tonights link party that runs Friday evening through Mondays!
I also have an ongoing give away link party now too.
Hope to see you soon.
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What a fun idea! I bet this would keep my boys busy for hours outside:) Thanks for the inspiration! Stopping by from TT&J!
This is AWEsome!! I have three boys. I think I NEED to do this project : ) By the way, my boys like to put their swords and such down the back of their shirts, too, ha!
What an awesome idea!! I am visiting from Tatertots and Jello and I would love if you would link this up this weekend to my Delicately Constructed Fridays linky party!!
Have a great weekend!
Michelle
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This is awesome! My littlest’s birthday party is coming up and all his older cousin’s will be coming over, I think I’ll pitch a play tent in the backyard for them to go wild in…8 kids ages 6 and under…pray for me!
What a cute post is this and how I love this fort. I like the color it was cool. And I think it was a comfortable place to have fun with your kids. Thank you for this post.
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