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. I am new to sewing so piecing it all together was a bit of challenge for me, but I am so excited about the results! Here's a little peak...
I'm not sure who is having more fun playing in it... I just might like to move in!
You are SEW clever! (tee, hee)
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you are new to sewing. This is just amazing! If ever I come to visit I would like tea in the playhouse, please!
this is FANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING! It would be wonderful if you would consider posting a tutorial, or just let us know what challenges / issues you faced and your solutions. I'm totally stealing this idea, btw. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. Do you have a sewing pattern for this?
ReplyDeleteGosh! Thanks so much for your sweet words. This was my first go at it, so we did it off the cuff without a pattern. I would love to help you create your own playhouse and will definitely consider creating a tutorial in the near future. Feel free to contact me with any questions at all!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I'm so glad I came here! And look at those sweet little bumcakes!
ReplyDeleteYou should sell this with your hairpins on etsy! I'm sure moms would pay a TON for it! :D super cute. :)
ReplyDeleteThe picture of your daughter cooking is just ADORABLE!!! I love this playhouse, absolutely beautiful! Can you provide some rough dimensions (height, width, etc.)?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, you've inspired me!
This looks like so much fun! And I would love to know the dimensions because I'm thinking this would be great for Easter.... Maybe the E. Bunny would be open to bringing this instead of sweets....
ReplyDeleteThis is incredibly AWESOME. I've wanted to build something portable for my girls and was thinking maybe a tee-pee, but this is WAY cooler.
ReplyDeleteThanks so, so much for taking the time to comment. I appreciate them all! So here are the dimensions for the playhouse:
ReplyDelete70" h (from top to bottom)
45" h (from bottom to roof line)
50" side length (front & back)
45" side length (sides)
I hope this helps! If anyone creates a playhouse, PLEASE do send photos along, as I'd love to see it!
Hi! Quick question: How did you attach the walls to the roof? I'm talking about the fabric, not the pipes. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi! First, I put the roof together as one piece, then the walls were sewn as another big piece. I pinned the two together along the horizontal pvc piping line a bit above the scallops on the roof and sewed it all together. It took two of us to get the pinning right so grab a partner! I hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is amazing! I love it!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful toy to make for your kids! and SO much better than the ready-made option... LOVE it! thanks for the ideas and comments on how you accomplished this.
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Beautiful Job! I haven't sewn for years, but I feel inspired to try to make a little house now.
ReplyDeleteI've seen some felt card table cover ones, but they seemed too small, and I like the frame you built.
oh thank you so much! so happy you are inspired!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I love it!! I just saw this over at ohdeedoh, great work!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! Went to home depot today for PVC and they don't sell the connection that comes out in 3 pieces that you used on all 4 corners of the house. The only thing that they had was a converter to change the pipe size. Am i looking at it wrong? what did ya'll use! Thanks for the amazing idea, i have been thinking about making forts with my son since he was in my belly, so i cant wait to make this.
ReplyDeleteGlenjenny ~ You are looking at it correctly & that's so strange Home Depot doesn't sell the 3-piece pvc part. Hmmm... is there another hardware store you can visit in town? I'd love to see images when you make yours! :)
ReplyDeleteI was inspired to do this before I found your post today. I also have not been able to find the 3pc corner PVC part at Home Depot. Is that where you got yours?
DeleteHi Sephia! We got ours at a local hardware store in Boulder called McGuckin. http://www.mcguckin.com/ Hope this helps!
Deletedo you have the directions for the PVC part?
ReplyDeleteI don't have specific directions for the PVC. Sorry! :( I solicited my husband to build the frame & then I measured the fabric once it was built to the right size. The first time he put it together, it was too big so we (I should say 'he'!) cut all the pieces to a better size. He was a trooper! We really did it by feel as opposed to exact measurements, and you'll be able to do the same once you see the frame put together. I hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteThat is so TOTALLY Cute!! Can I copy? I mu
ReplyDeletest have this!
I'd love for you to make one too Famr_4evr! I'd be flattered. :) Please send me photos when you do!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I am hoping to make a house for my daughter's birthday next month!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous. I can't believe you did this with newbie sewing skills! Makes me confident to try making one myself! Do you have a template/pattern you used for the flowers and other embellishments?
ReplyDeleteTammi
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Ali,
ReplyDeleteI created your masterpiece, minus the cute sewn cover.
I added the pvc dimensions of people need them. My husband is sooo good to me.
http://www.angryjuliemonday.com/2011/08/01/pvc-pipe-fort-tutorial/
Thank you SO much Julie for writing those wonderful instructions & sharing them here! ~xo
ReplyDeleteOh my! That's SUPER cute! I LOVE it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! We made a plain rectangular tent the same way, but wow. This is 50 times cuter.
ReplyDeleteI adore this and will have to try to do one for the kids. So wonderful. Great job!
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ReplyDeleteYour hubby should type up a tutorial or make some up to sell, people will buy these and Christmas is coming soon, you are sure to be a hit.
ReplyDeleteJust picked up our pvc and attachments...my hubby and I are do this project for our kiddos and can't wait to show the pics to ya! Thanks for the great idea and including the measurements you used as it saved us a ton of time at Home Depot today.
ReplyDeleteWe are making one for my kids for Christmas. Such a great idea. The pvc pipe is done, now for the sewing...glad I have a month and a half to figure it out!
ReplyDeleteLove this thanks for sharing. My husband and I are going to make this for the kids for Christmas. It is going to be so much better then the forts they try to make and get frustrated with because they keep falling down.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I built a PVC house back in July and we've been using a tablecloth.. but "Santa" is planning to turn it into a firehouse for Christmas morning. I'm still trying to figure out the sewing part but hopefully it will come together. If it does, I'll email you.
ReplyDeleteVery cute.. Love it.. now to get sewing!
ReplyDeleteI just found this on Pinterest and am building something very similar... but bigger for a stage set. Would you mind sending me the measurements or at least the different pieces needed to create the tent? asmalley@stonebridgeonline.net
ReplyDeleteAannastly ~ please see below for measurements & would love to see your finished product!
ReplyDelete70" h (from top to bottom)
45" h (from bottom to roof line)
50" side length (front & back)
45" side length (sides)
Thank you for posting the measurements. This is a totally clever creative idea and I love the cover you made for the house!
DeleteI wanted to share my house that we made because of your inspiration. I just started a blog and posted about the house today. Thank you!
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Thanks so much for sharing Kaylee! Terrific!
DeleteMy daughter loves to play on our covered deck...I wonder if I could use some sort of all weather fabric on this for outdoor use. Going to have to try it!
ReplyDeleteOh do let me know if you try it. What a fabulous idea!
DeleteI would love to do this, but I have never sewed befor :( My little girl would love this haha lets face it, I would too :P
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