tent DIY: part 2

Thread a 1" threaded coupling into a 90 degree elbow pipe and a T pipe connector. Twist them, so the opening create a right angle. This will allow for two pipes to work as the supports of the tent.

Attach 3 single-ended thread coupling to the T and elbow pipes.

Screw a single-ended thread coupling into a flange, as well. The covered conduit can then slide into the coupling. The screw can then be tightened to hold the conduit in place.


There will be 3 conduit pipes extending from the connection point you just made, one for the vertical post, and two for the extending supports. Be sure to tighten the screws in the couplings, to secure the conduit.


I used an air mattress, which soon had to be replaced with a futon mattress, due to a little hole. I chose a gloriously bright bed sheet my mother had found for me years ago. She offered it up as a sewing scrap, but it was so beautiful, I couldn't bare to cut it!


The four posts around the air mattress, with the four connecting supports. I measured the air mattress and cut the pipe to that length with an additional 5" inches for the crossing support to allow room for the mattress' width. I chose to allow the foot of the mattress to extend from an open end of the tent.

tent DIY: part 1

When beginning your tent, there are a few simple parts that you will need, which can be found at your local hardware store. In clockwise order: single end threaded coupling, 90 degree elbow pipe connector, rotary pipe cutter, T pipe connector, flange and conduit pipeRotary pipe cutters are so much fun, and so easy to use. They come with instructions in the package, but your just tighten the blade, with each rotation, and it slowly cuts through.
I cut long strips of fabric about 1"-1 1/2" wide. I attached the strip to the pipe with a piece of tape.
I then began to spin the pipe, wrapping it with fabric as it turned.
Once pipes are wrapped, you can tack the end to the pipe with hot glue, or with another piece of tape.