Making your own DIY tent or fort is simple and affordable.

This tutorial builds a huge tent that even the grown-ups will want to enjoy, no sewing required.

Woodworking skills are required but it’s a no-sew project so you won’t need any sewing experience.

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This is a beginner project that anyone can tackle.

If you want something bigger, directions are included on how to do so.

This project does require some sewing, but it’s all straight-line sewing with nothing tricky involved.

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There are also some tips here on how to paint your tent frame to match your fabric.

It starts with a hula hoop top and then some fabric is sewn together to form a frame.

When you’re finished, you’ll have a cute as can be tent that the kids will love.

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PVC pipe is used for the frame of this tent and fleece fabric is used for the outside.

Fleece fabric is a great choice because it allows you to eliminate hemming.

Easy and inexpensive, it takes less than an hour and uses materials that cost less than $30.

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There’s no sewing involved and you don’t need to use any power tools to build it.

Wood molding and dowels are used to make the structure of the tent.

This DIY tent takes some time to complete but the finished result is worth it.

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