The tribal TEEPEE

HERE’S HOW:

RSTEP 1

Step 1

To create the frame of the teepee, drill a hole 30cm from the top of each piece of dowel. Thread leather strapping through all the holes. Tie a knot firmly, then wrap the rope around a few times and knot again. Spread the poles evenly to form a circular shape.

Step 2

For the teepee cover, lay the fabric on the floor. Using a tape measure and pencil, measure and mark six triangular-shaped panels that are 17cm at the top, 1m at the bottom, and 2.08m for the two sides. Cut out each panel using sharp scissors.

Step 3

With the leftover fabric, cut 15 strips that measure 30x4cm. These will be used to secure the cover to the frame.

Step 4

Lay out two triangular panels on top of each other, and use a sewing machine to sew along the length of one side of the panel, about 5cm in from the edge.

Step 5

Unfold panels, then repeat step 4 until you’ve sewn five panels together. Note: make sure the seams are all on one side. With the last panel, cut in half lengthways (this will be used for the door). Sew one half of the panel to each end of the row of panels.

Step 6

Along each seam, sew two of the previously cut strips – one at 65cm from the bottom and the other at 1.3m from the bottom. Sew one strip on either side of the door.

Step 7

YOU WILL NEED:

• 6 x 2.4m wooden dowel

• Drill & 5mm-drill bit

• 6m of fabric

• Tape measure

• Pencil

• Fabric scissors

• Sewing machine or sewing service

• 2m leather strapping

• Safety pin.

At the top of the teepee cover, turn over the fabric by about 5cm. Sew into place, leaving a 3cm hole above where the door is. Attach a safety pin to the remaining strip of fabric and thread it through the seam. Sew a 2.5cm hem along the bottom of the cover.

Step 8