How to make a backyard tipi

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tipi side panel instructions

Backyard tipi: Make side panels

Make 2 side panels, 1 for each side of the tipi: Cut 2 pieces of fabric, each 94 inches long and 55 inches wide (see image). Cut top 4 corners 12 inches along selvage vertically and 4 inches in from selvage horizontally (see dashed area); save these small pieces for step 3.


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