Create your pattern from anything large enough to satisfy your panel size. I used large pieces of craft paper that the schools buy on large rolls.
I taped 3 large pieces together and we measured out the size to suit our needs (that would be a size to accommodate the twin size bed sheets we would be using )
Measure it, make your marks, cut it out.
Lay your material one piece at a time and cut your pattern and fabric.
Once all your panels are cut (4 to 8 panels depending on size of Tee Pee you prefer) begin sewing your panels together by placing the first two pieces face to face, so that your seem is on the backside (inside) of your Tee Pee.
Be sure to sew your last panel only half way down so you can have an opening for all your little Indians.
You then need Grommets for your top and each corner to hang and anchor your Tee Pee...
We used 1/2" grommets for ours
once in place you are ready to hang your Tee Pee, find a tree with a sturdy limb and place a hook to hang your Tee Pee from, use tent stakes to anchor your sides in the ground and let Dancing little foot party begin.
Use your imagination in fabric, I used bedsheets I had hanging out in my craft room and this was as usual a wild idea that I didn't plan on, when that happens (which is often) we use what we have
You can use weather resistant material if you intend to leave your Tee Pee up and outside.
Our Tee Pee will travel and folds easily for storage.
Get your kiddos involved with this project, parents don't have to do all the work all the time. Put down the Xbox remote and plan an activity such as this, have them help measure, cut, even do the sewing, straight lines anyone can sew, My 6 year old boy can do it, so can my 49 year old hubby.
Have fun, take photos and make a memory or two or three or four :0)
I'm sure our next part in this creation will be our Indian names, I'm thinking "momma skipping beat" as my own :0)
