It's so cute, and I can't help but think that I would have loved this little playhouse when I was a girl. I had this cardboard thing that my sister and I used to fill with all of our clothes and toys when it was clean-up time. Even that I loved, because it was mine. A little home to take care of myself--preparation for future callings, I guess! I'm still a little amazed that I pulled it off.
All things considered, it wasn't too hard. I bought some canvas and some polka-dot cotton fabric, some appliques and some bias tape. I measured, figured out where to put the windows and the door (keeping them away from the ladder on her low loft bed), and then cut. I finished the edges, applied the bias tape around the windows, and then made the curtains. I didn't hem them--I just serged the edges and then sewed them to the outside. I made ties, applied them, and then attached the velcro to the fabric. I bought a stick-on kind so that I could attach the playhouse sides to the bed directly, but I've secured it on the fabric side with stitching for reinforcement.
I had seen something similar for $100, and with all of my supplies, this came in around $50. The good news, though, is that I have enough fabric left over to make one for Lulu, too!
Here's the sleepy birthday girl inspecting my work:
Peeking out of a window:
Happy girl means I did it right. She's pleased with her new abode!
Just came over from Amy's Craft Basket post. This is amazing!!! Great work!
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