Head on below for a simple sewing tutorial using cotton canvas and a bit of hardware!
All opinions are our own.
Also, this post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience.
Utility Apron
you’re free to read ourfull disclosure statement here.
So I was so excited to make this kids indoor play tent for her and her friends to enjoy.
Or even better, start some creative pretend play with this pop up tent.
Im using a medium weight canvas fabric from Canvas Etc.
to make this simple a-frame tent.
No master sewing skills needed here!
Additionally, the kids indoor tent is easy enough to assemble and disassemble quickly.
The main reason is to preshrink the fabric.
Cut ONE large rectangular piece measuring 45 wide x 110 long.
Cut FOUR additional rectangular pieces measuring 7 wide x 50 long.
Fold an additional 12 and sew the hem using a single needle stitch.
Repeat for all 4 rectangular pieces.
Afterwards, fold the four prepared pieces in half lengthwise with WRONG sides together.
Align the unfinished edges and pin in place.
With a 12 seam allowance, sew the pinned cotton canvas pieces together.
These pieces will form the channel to launch the wood poles through.
Fold the seam allowance in towards the large rectangular tent piece and topstitch in place.
Then fold another 1 12 and press in place.
At the sewing machine, sew the hem in place using a single needle stitch.
This will create a channel for the dowels to be inserted.
Assemble all the wood pieces for the kids indoor tent.
Cut the 1x2 wood strapping to measure 62 long and ensure the wooden dowels all measure 48 long.
Using a 12 drill bit, drill a hole 2 away from the end of the strapping.
Repeat for all 4 pieces.
Utility Apron
Repeat for all 4 pieces.
Lay the large piece down on a flat surface with WRONG side facing down.
Place the center 1/2 thick dowel underneath the large piece of the fabric through the middle.
Insert the other two dowels through the bottom horizontal channels.
Insert one wood strapping through each of the four vertical channels of the tent.
Push the dowels through the drilled holes lifting the tent as you go.
Christmas ornaments
Fold the tent in half creating a pitched frame, criss crossing the a-frame poles at the top.
Place the tent someplace with plenty of room.
Add a soft rug or some comfy blankets and throw pillows to make the tent inviting and cozy.
Our tent was perfectly sized for our living room.
It looks so cozy…Ill just have to try it out!
Did you know that CanvasEtc.
Storage ottoman
offers theirfabric remnants for free!
Just pay a nominal shipping fee for a 5lb box of remnants for your DIY and crafting projects!
Pin it for later!
Easy to Sew Kids Indoor Tent
Materials
Instructions
Drawstring bag
Canvas wall hanging
Rucksack
Oversized pencil case
Modern Stenciled Table Runner
Modern Canvas Planter
