Tote 'n Go Sleepover Kit

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

TEEPEE PILLOWCASE:

• Basic sewing supplies
• 3/4 yd fabric
• 1/4 yd contrasting fabric

TEEPEE FLOOR CUSHION:

• Basic sewing supplies
• 2-1/4 yds Main fabric
• 1/2 yd Contrasting fabric for sides
• 1/2 yd Contrasting fabric for cording
• 8-1/4 yds Cording
• Three 36" Squares of 1" high batting

TEEPEE PLAY MAT:

• Basic sewing supplies
• 1 yd Center fabric
• 3/4 yd Contrasting fabric for border
• 1-1/3 yd Fabric for back
• 1-1/3 Fleece or batting

TEEPEE AND CARRYING CASE:

• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
• Serger optional
• For teepee:
  • 6-1/2 yds 45" wide fabric
  • 1-1/2 yds. 45" contrasting fabric
  • 4 bamboo poles, 5'x1" each
  • 3 yds. Craft cording
• For carrying case:
  • 5/8 yd Fabric
  • 1 yd Braid for handle
  • 1 yd Velcro self-adhesive strip

DIRECTIONS:

TEEPEE PILLOWCASE:

1. Cut fabric 41"x26".
2. Cut contrasting fabric 8"x41".
3. With right sides together, sew fabric to contrast along 41" side.
4. Matching contrast band seam, sew side and bottom seams.
5. Press 1/2" seam allowance at top and fold stitching inside.
6. Top stitch band.
   

TEEPEE FLOOR CUSHION:

1. Cut two 37" squares of main fabric.
2. Cut four 3-1/2"x37" contrasting bands.
3. Make 8-1/4 yds cording from other contrasting fabric.
4. Sew cording around both squares of main fabric.
5. Seam short ends of 4 bands leaving 1/2" at top and bottom of each seam.
6. Sew bands to both squares, leaving one 12" opening.
7. Stuff with batting and stitch opening closed.

TEEPEE PLAY MAT:

1. Cut one 33" square from center fabric.
2. Cut two 6-1/2"x33" strips from border fabric and sew to opposite sides of square.
3. Cut two 6-1/2"x45" strips from border fabric and sew to other sides of square.
4. Cut one piece of fleece and one piece of back fabric 45"x45".
5. Layer fleece then mat top right side up, then 45" back square right side down.
6. Stitch all for edge seams leaving 8" opening for turning.
7. Turn, press and stitch opening closed.

TEEPEE AND CARRYING CASE:

1. Cut 4 triangles with a base of 37" and height of 56", all seam allowances will be 1/2".
2. Cut 6" of fabric from top of triangles.
3. For door flaps cut ONE triangle in half down the center.
4. Cut 2 contrasting fabric strips 3"x56". Press 1/2" seam allowance on all 4 long edges. Fold in half and press.
5. Bind straight edges of flaps with these strips.
6. Edge stitch (narrow hem) bottom edges of door flaps.
7. Sew sides of the three remaining triangles together, leaving 1/2" open at top and bottom of each seam.
8. Add door flap to each side in same manner.
9. Zig zag or serge seams.
10. Cut four 4"x48" sections from main fabric for pole casings. Edge stitch narrow ends. Fold wrong sides together lengthwise and serge or zig zag seam.
11. Beginning at bottom, stitch finished edges of each casing to each teepee side seam allowance.
12. Edge stitch top of teepee and stitch center flaps slightly overlapping 5" from top.
13. Cut 37" square of contrasting fabric for floor.
14. Edge stitch one side for front.
15. Sew remaining 3 sides to 3 triangle bottoms and sew 3" of door flap to floor front.
16. Finish seams.
17. Through the top hole, slide bamboo poles into casings.
18. Open tent to the fullest square arranging and fastening top by wrapping/weaving cord through poles to hold in place.
19. Cut 20"x40" piece of fabric.
20. Fold in half and sew one long edge and one short edge.
21. Hem open end 1".
22. Attach braid to seam at top and at sew 20" down.
23. Cut two 18" pieces Velcro and use to wrap outside of carry bag. Option: Add ties to door flaps.

• Select themed or novelty fabrics that match the interests and personality of your little cowboy or ballerina. (As seen in the Jo-Ann Preferred Customer Sales Flyer for June 1-15, 2008.)