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January 23, 2018 · 23 Comments

Collapsible Playhouse Tent & Hideout

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Do you remember building hideout tents under tables and with different blankets and sheets?  Several years ago I learned how to make a collapsible playhouse tent and hide out for my kids, and I believe I learned how to create it from Family Fun Magazine.  What I loved about it?  The whole thing could be put away or transported – Collapsible table and the hideout playhouse could be folded up and put away.  This tutorial will help you build a collapsible playhouse tent & hideout for any size table.

I used a collapsible table for mine, but you can make this for any table you wish.

Start by measuring the table width. (We’ll call this W for our fabric addition.)

Next measure your table depth. (We’ll call this D for our fabric addition.)

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Last measure your table height. (We’ll call this H for our fabric addition.)

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To figure our how much fabric you’ll need use this formula:

Fabric Width = D + H + H

Fabric Length = W + H + H

You can pick out a fabric you like or use an old sheet.

You’ll need pinking shears to cut and prevent fraying

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Optional – remove the corners so that your fabric will lay nice on your table.

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Create a windows and a door by cutting 3 sides but leave the top so it can be opened and closed.

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Use Velcro circles or strips so that the windows and doors can be attached to stay open.

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Use fabric markers to decorate your playhouse.  You can add a sheet protector to make a change able sign to insert – “Welcome”

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Here are the doors and windows closed.

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Here a picture with my daughter inside – my kids are so much older now, where did the time go???

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Time to collapse it… place all the folds on top of the table and then continue to fold it up.

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Store it in a box – I found one of their old signs for their playhouse, they used to play Hotel For Dogs with all their stuffed animals.

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If you used a collapsible table – fold that up and it’s ready to be stored until the next time.

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  1. blankLindaS says

    January 23, 2018 at 7:24 am

    This look like so much fun! I’ve put a sheet over my dining room table for my grandkids to use as their “secret hideout”, but yours is so much cuter!

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    • blankChas says

      January 23, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Thanks Linda. I remember doing that too and we’d add more tables and more blankets to make extensions and rooms. It could get quite elaborate sometimes.

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      • blankLindaS says

        January 23, 2018 at 9:28 am

        ROFL, you are so much more creative that I am. Love your creativity!

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  2. blankStephanie says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Well, how fun is this! I know my son would LOVE this 🙂 Thanks for the great ideas, my friend. Hugs to you!

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    • blankChas says

      January 23, 2018 at 8:30 am

      Thank you Stephanie, and I’m so pleased that your son would like something like this too. I know with your sewing skills – you would make additions to make it extra fantastic! Hugs back to you 🙂

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  3. blankNatalie A says

    January 25, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    I bet kids would just love this idea, and to be able to have a secretive spot of their own to play in, and hide in. I think my cats would love playing in this play house, also! Thank you for sharing!

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    • blankChas says

      January 25, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you Natalie and I bet your right – what a fun cat play space as well. Maybe dangle some ribbons and such in the door way space – I bet that would be some entertainment 🙂

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  4. blankkathleen Rupp says

    January 26, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    I love it and my kids would to! Great project that can be used with any size table?….genius!! pinned. saw your post through the sew it craft it cook it party:)

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    • blankChas says

      January 26, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you Kathleen and I’m so glad you like the project and that your kids would enjoy it too. Thanks for the Pin and stopping by 🙂

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  5. blankRoseann Hampton says

    January 27, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    Great tutorial! Looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing at The Blogger’s Pit Stop! Roseann from http://www.thisautoimmunelife.com

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    • blankChas says

      January 27, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you Roseann and thanks for stopping by.

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  6. blankJess says

    January 30, 2018 at 8:05 am

    HA! Such a neat idea!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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    • blankChas says

      January 30, 2018 at 8:14 am

      Thank you Jess, and thank you for the invitation to share with your group 🙂

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  7. blankRhonda says

    February 4, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    This looks like fun. My grandchildren love hiding and having their privacy. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.

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    • blankChas says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      Thank Rhonda and thanks for stopping by.

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  8. blankAllyson says

    April 24, 2020 at 8:12 am

    This is such a fun idea! I like that you can use markers to decorate the outside. FUN!

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    • blankChas says

      April 24, 2020 at 8:53 am

      Thank you so much Allyson, I loved that it collapsed all up to be put away easy too

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  9. blankRoopini says

    April 25, 2020 at 6:14 am

    Such a cute hide out for kids. Especially in this quarantine. I always put a blanket on the table but cutting out windows and adding flowers makes it even cuter.

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    • blankChas says

      April 25, 2020 at 6:57 am

      Thank you so much, it’s great to be able to pull it out and then put it away so easy too.

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  10. blanksahana says

    April 27, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    What a cute idea! Never thought of making something like this. I should make a garage kind so that my 2 years old can park his trucks in his hideout. Thank you for linking with us @ #HomeMatters

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    • blankChas says

      April 27, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you Sahana, and I LOVE that idea!

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  11. blankAmy says

    June 20, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    What a cute idea! The grandkids are going to love this! Thank you for sharing.

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    • blankChas says

      June 20, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      Oh I love that! I made one for my parents to have at their home and my kid’s loved getting it out and building forts at Grammie & Papa’s house.

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