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Kids tent

Playing outside is one of the many joys of summer. This little project will allow the kids to have loads of fun, while being protected from the Sun.
1

Measure and cut the wood

  • 1.1 - Measure and cut 1 pine board at 4'½".
  • 1.2 - Mesure and mark that piece at 2" from both ends.
  • 1.3 - On the other 4 pieces of pine, measure and mark at 2" from one end.
  • 1.4 - On the same 4 pieces, measure and mark the other end at 12".
2

Drill the holes

  • 2.1 - Drill holes in the 5 pieces of pine, in the marks made at steps 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4.
3

Build the tent

  • 3.1 - Place the sewable iron-on adhesive tape on either 60" side of the fabric to form a 4" hem.
  • 3.2 - Fold the fabric over and secure using an iron.
  • 3.3 - Thread the dowels through the hem.
4

Assemble the structure

  • 4.1 - Build 2 X-shaped structures with the pine boards and align the holes at the top.
  • 4.2 - Thread a dowel through the holes.
  • 4.3 - Place the dowels with the fabric in the holes at the bottom of the X structure.
  • 4.4 - Add the last piece of pine to the end of the fabric-covered dowels.
5

Decorate the tent

  • 5.1 - Add an outdoor carpet and some cushions to make the tent more cozy.

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