How to make a wigwam for children with your own hands: a step by step photo with a detailed description of the process
Who has not dreamed in childhood to have their own corner, hidden from prying eyes? In our time, the role of such places for secluded games was performed by tables or shifted chairs with a blanket thrown over them. A great alternative to these home-made huts can be a wigwam, which organically fits into the overall interior of the room. We will tell you how to build a wigwam for children with your own hands with a step-by-step photo and a description of all stages of the assembly process in our review.
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The content of the article
- 1 What is a children's wigwam: we study the principle
- 2 Children's wigwam: exploring the design options in the photo
- 3 How and from what to make a children's wigwam with your own hands
- 4 How to make a wigwam decor for children with your own hands
- 5 Buy a wigwam for a child or do it yourself?
What is a children's wigwam: we study the principle
Everyone who has watched a film about the Indians or read about them in books at least once knows what a wigwam is. This is a house made of support sticks covered with cloth. How does a wigwam house for children differ from an Indian dwelling? In fact, only in size and simplified design. After all, we do not need the structure to protect from rain and cold or be stable under wind gusts. The requirements for a home wigwam are that it is safe and interesting for the child. Therefore, the structure must be strong enough, the materials of manufacture must be environmentally friendly, and the decor must be cheerful.
Useful advice! When thinking about making a house, you need to take into account the dimensions of the room in which it will stand, and the age of your baby. The child should not be cramped, but also should not occupy the wigwam most of the room.
Children's wigwam: exploring the design options in the photo
The design of the nook for your baby can come in various shapes and sizes. Often there is a simple structure of a tent with a quadrangular base and a crossbar in the upper part (pictured below) or with a pyramid-shaped frame.
The base of this model can be square or elongated
Less commonly used are models with a three-, five- and hexagonal base. For cozy home houses, the best option is a pyramid-shaped structure with a square or rectangular base.
How and from what to make a children's wigwam with your own hands
How to make a children's wigwam? The first step is to decide on the type of construction. A number of factors can affect design features.
- The age and height of the child. The older your baby is, the more space he needs. The height of the product depends on the height.
- Installation site. For street models, increased requirements are imposed on the strength and stability of the structure.
- Amount of children. If your baby often has peer guests, it should be understood that not only your child will wish to visit the wigwam. This fact will affect both the size of the wigwam and its strength characteristics.
The second stage is the choice of materials and the manufacture of a suitable pattern for the awning. This is followed by the preparation of structural elements and their assembly. The final stage will require you to show your imagination, as you have to decorate and equip the product.
Choice of materials
The future wigwam will consist of a frame, an awning stretched over it, fastening elements, a mattress and decorative ornaments. We will consider in more detail each design detail in this section.
Frame: sticks, pipes and other improvised means for a wigwam
The most natural and natural material for the frame will be wooden sticks. They should be thick enough not to bend under the weight of the product and keep their shape well. At the same time, you should not choose weighty bars. It is likely that, succumbing to gambling excitement, your little one will turn over his cozy house. In such a case, a heavy frame can cause significant damage. The sticks should not have jags and sharp ends - they can injure the child.
Bamboo plant supports of appropriate thickness are also suitable for the frame.
A more practical option would be PVC pipes. They are durable, smooth and not very heavy. It is also important that the pipe joints are easily connected using special elements. This greatly simplifies the process of attaching the walls of the frame to its base.
Materials suitable for awning and rug
You can choose the fabric for the wigwam according to your personal preferences and tastes. Everything will depend on the style you choose. For an oriental tent, use lightweight silk and sheer organza. A romantic style with airy chiffon is perfect for decorating a little princess's nook. A wigwam made of dense canvas fabric will imitate the national home of the American Indians and a favorite place for a young cowboy.
Useful advice! A wigwam is a closed, fairly cramped space in which your child will spend a lot of time. Therefore, for the manufacture of an awning, choose only natural safe materials that allow air to pass through well.
Other assembly parts
To connect the main parts of the structure, you will need fasteners and tools. A twine or other strong rope will help to fix the frame at the top.
A soft mattress will need to be placed on the floor inside the wigwam. His role can be easily performed by an ordinary blanket or blanket. Decorative pillows can add coziness. And if you decide to create a product from scratch, then it is recommended to make a mattress. To do this, you will need a synthetic winterizer or any other filler. The mattress fabric must match the material of the awning.If your tent is made of lightweight fabric, the mattress will need a more durable material that will match the material of the top.
Material color can be chosen according to your taste
How to build a frame for a wigwam
So, we have decided on the materials required for the construction of a new baby's abode. We will tell you how to make a wigwam for a child out of these parts with your own hands.
Important! Child safety comes first! For the manufacture of the frame, it is necessary to choose an unbreakable material and firmly fasten it, making the structure as stable as possible.
Awning patterns
A wigwam tent pattern for children can be made by hand, based on individual sizes, or you can download a suitable ready-made pattern from Internet resources. We present to your attention several patterns that are most popular.
How to sew an awning for a children's wigwam
Having chosen the pattern of the children's wigwam you like, distribute it on the fabric, taking into account the pattern, if any, and the direction of the threads. The main parts of the pattern should be laid strictly along the weave of the main threads of the fabric, otherwise the connecting seams will turn out to be uneven and skewed.
When unfolding parts of the pattern, leave about 2 cm for the seam allowance. It is recommended to collect the details of the future awning and mattress using a sewing machine.
DIY step-by-step instructions for assembling a wigwam for children with a photo
In this section you will find detailed instructions for sewing a wigwam with a photo. We will look at the stages of creating a product using the example of a model with four walls, which will measure 120 × 120 cm at the base and about 150 cm in height.
| Illustration | Action Description |
|---|---|
 | Cut 3 pieces out of the fabric in the shape of isosceles triangles with sides 120 × 170 × 170 cm.In one of the pieces, make a square hole for a 25 × 25 cm window |
 | For the fourth side - the entrance to the house - you will need to divide the triangular piece (120 × 170 × 170 cm) into three parts: the top and two "doors", while leaving allowances for the seams. For example, "doors" with a width of 60 cm at the base + 2 cm in each side for an allowance. The height of the top is approximately 35 cm |
 | Cut 4 strips of 165 cm long from the fabric for the sticks. The width of the strip depends on the diameter of the stick |
 | Cut a strip for fixing the laths of any length |
 | Cut out an empty square and 2 strips - a window frame, and a 30 × 30 cm square - a curtain |
 | Cut 6 small strips for ties (2 for the doors, 2 for the window) |
 | Sew the strips for the window frame, the ties and the strip for fixing the strips in the form of tubes, having also sewn one of the ends, turn out and iron out. Sew the strips for the window together in the shape of a cross |
 | Window decoration: on the seamy side of the part with a pre-cut opening, apply the trim for the window seamy side up |
 | Sew the piping to the teepee wall, leaving 4 unstitched holes for threading the frame crossbars |
 | Unscrew the trim on the front side of the tepee wall, iron it out. Insert the frame into the holes left, fix it with safety pins, sew along the edge. |
 | Bend the side and bottom open edges of the piping inward and sew, not reaching the upper edge of about 1 cm. In the middle of the upper edge, lay the ties for the curtain: one directed upwards - under the piping; another downward - top |
 | Sew the bottom and side edges of the curtain with a closed-cut seam, press the top fold. Place the curtain over the top edge of the piping so that the raw edge of the piping and the tie pointing down are inside the fold. Attach the curtain to the edging and teepee wall with two patch seams |
 | Finish the two halves of the entrance to the wigwam with a finishing seam with a closed cut along the inner and bottom edges, iron them out. Place the halves one on top of the other and secure at the top |
 | Place a triangular piece (top of the front wall) on the upper part of the entrance, sew |
 | Unscrew the triangle, iron, apply finishing stitch |
 | Lay out the main details of the wigwam, sweep the strings to the details of the entrance |
 | Sew parts, slats should pass between the walls. The last side should not be attached to the rail. Press the side seams towards the slats. Finish the bottom of the awning with a finishing stitch with a closed cut, the top of the awning must be processed with a bias tape. Make the last side seam by joining the batten to the wall |
 | Sew the sticks in the shape of a pipe. The stitching must follow the seam connecting the strip to the wall |
 | Drill through holes in the upper part of the frame sticks, thread them into the slats. Pass the twine through the holes, tighten and secure. Tie a strip of fabric at the junction of the sticks. |
 | The wigwam is ready! |
Video: a master class on creating a rug for a children's wigwam called Bombon
How to make a wigwam decor for children with your own hands
Decorating is one of the most interesting moments in the process of creating anything. First, because the main work has already been completed. Secondly, it is at this stage that you can give free rein to your imagination and fully manifest your creative abilities.
Decor elements
The right combination of materials will be an important part of decorating your product. Jewelry and accessories should be subordinated to the general theme of the wigwam. A product in a modern style can be decorated with pom-poms, flags, or trim the edges of the awning with decorative braid. If the product is made in a romantic style, it would be appropriate to decorate the awning with embroidery, bows and lace. Place the dream catcher in the Indian's house, and attach variegated feathers to the sticks.
Garlands and small lamps will bring an atmosphere of magic and comfort
How to sew flags, pompons and other wigwam decorations for children with your own hands
Flags, pompons and decorations are completely unique decorative elements that depend solely on your imagination and capabilities. Some of the decor can be purchased in shops and fabric markets. You can make other elements yourself.
You can learn how to sew various teepee decorations for a child from the videos below:
Buy a wigwam for a child or do it yourself?
Make a wigwam for children with your own hands or buy it - it's up to you. Online stores of handmade products offer a wide range of wigwams of various sizes, colors and shapes. A table with information about some models of Russian production is presented below.
| Model name | Equipment | Base size, cm | Height, cm | Awning / frame material | price, rub. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 "Yellow Crowns" | Frame, awning with a window and a pocket inside, fasteners, instructions | 110 × 110 | 165 | Cotton / pine | 2900 |
 "Little Knight" | Frame, awning with a window and a pocket inside, fasteners, instructions | 110 × 110 | 165 | Cotton / pine | 3190 |
 "Triangles" | Frame, awning, fasteners, instructions | 130 × 130 | 170 | Cotton / birch | 5080 |
 "Princess & Unicorn" | Frame, awning, fasteners, instructions | 130 × 130 | 170 | Cotton / birch | 7980 |
It becomes obvious from the table that it will cost you much less to sew a wigwam. However, this will take some time and will also require some imagination.
In conclusion, we would like to recommend that you start making a wigwam with your child. Your kid will certainly be interested in the house building process. And later, he will proudly tell friends that he was involved in the process of creating his own wigwam.
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