Menu

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Fleece Fun

Free Sewing Patterns and DIYs

  • Sewing School
  • Free Sewing Patterns
    • Fleece Sewing Projects
      • Free Fleece Hat Pattern
    • Apron Patterns
    • Bag and Purse Patterns
    • Baby Patterns
    • Child Patterns
  • Free Costume Patterns
    • Capes
    • Princess
    • Star Wars
    • Trolls
  • Home
  • Handmade Gift Ideas
  • Free Cricut Maker Projects
  • Holiday Projects
    • Valentines Day
    • Saint Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Years Eve
Home » Pirate Party Ideas » How to build a Pirate ship out of PVC pipe (tutorial)
This content contains affiliate links or sponsored elements, read our Disclosure Policy.

How to build a Pirate ship out of PVC pipe (tutorial)

Pin
Share
Tweet
How to build a pirate ship from pvc pipe

You can build this awesome pirate ship that is great for sitting on a table top,How to build a pirate ship from pvc pipe on the ground and it can be modified to be a water feature!  All you need are some PVC pipe, connectors, fabric and a few other items for this project!

For this project you will need:

Fleece Fun’s pirate ship shopping list and construction plans

PVC Pipe cutters ( optional see below)

70 feet of 3/4 PVC pipe – cut to specs

9 cross or “x” fittings

7 elbow fittings

20 “T ” fittings

1 45 degree fitting

21 end caps ( optional)

1 set of sheets (for the sails)

Table cloth to cover the pipe (I used this one here) 

Glue gun

scissors

twine

Special thanks to Cute Bug Designs for inspiring this project.

How to build a Pirate ship out of PVC pipe (tutorial)

Step One – Cut the pipe

For this step I confess I took advantage of a trick I’ve learned.  Did you know that most home improvement stores ( like Lowes and Home Depot) will cut items for you if you have the exact measurements and request it?   So for cutting all the pipe section I just went to the plumbing section told them how much  pipe I would need (70 ft or 7 10 ft lengths) and then handed them a list of cuts and sizes I needed.  ( The guy I had it do it took it really well, but this could depend on the mood of the employee you get).  Or you can just buy some PVC cutters and cut it yourself. Tip: Measure and cut one section of pipe and then use that as your measuring stick to cut the rest of the lengths rather than measure each one.

While he cut the pipe I got all the fittings – make sure that they are “slip” ( no threading) and that they are the right size to fit your pipe.  Sometimes the wrong sizes get mixed up in the bins.

Step Two – Assemble and test

how to make s pirat shipBefore the big day assemble the ship at least once to make sure that it will be ready to go.  Refer to the construction plans and put together ( just like tinker toys). Note:  The masts have an extra support so if it got windy they wouldn’t fall.  However if you’re having your party indoors the masts will stand up fine with out the additional support.

Step Three – Trim the Sails

pvc pirate ship with sailsFor the top sails on each of the masts I used pillow cases left over from this tutorial.  Then I used a queen sizes sheet and cut it up for the bottom sections.   I just eyeballed it and tied the sheets on, poking a hole in some places to thread the pipe through.  I then used hot glue to keep the sails taught and stretch to the ends of the pipe.

For the front sail I cut a triangle and ties it on with twine.

Step Four:  How to Present the ship

pirate ship at the pirate partyI put my ship on a  6 foot banquet table.  I just let the front hand  off the  table.  I then poked holes into he table cloth and threaded the pipe through at the base.  In the center mast I put two prorate flags.  It served as a great decoration for our outdoor party.

Alternate ideas:

The way this ship is designed your could make it into a sprinkler/ water play thing.  Just glue the pipes together add a hose and a sprinkler attachments to the top s of the masts.    It’s pretty sturdy so you it might be fun to sit on the ground for photo ops.  As I mentioned before the extra support isn’t needed for indoors so you could use it as a food or gift table.  Enjoy and send me a pict if you make one – I’d love to see it!how to make a pirate ship tutorial

 

Download the Printable:

Click photo of the ship to download the file. For personal use only, not for sale or mass distribution. This is on “loan” only you have no rights to resell or distribute these plans.download free pdf plans for ship

Other Pirate Party Ideas:

  • Captain Hooks Ring Toss Game
  • 7 Pirate Party Games for a Hot Day
  • Land Lubbers Dry Dock Sign
  • Pirate Party Centerpieces
  • Pirate Party Invitation Printable
  • Pirate Hat, map and flags free printable Pack
Pin
Share
Tweet

Handmade Gifts in a Flash: Your guide to making & giving joy!

Get lovely ideas for fast homemade gifts sent right to your inbox!

Sweet! I just sent you can email!

WE WONT SEND YOU SPAM. UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIME.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Popular Items

Free sewing patterns perfect for beginners. There are a wide variety of patterns sizes baby to adult. Many pdf patterns come with a video tutorial.

Handmade Gifts in a Flash: Your guide to making and giving joy!

Get easy homemade gift ideas delivered to your inbox!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

WE WONT SEND YOU SPAM. UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIME.

  • Pattern Assembly
  • Free Costume Patterns
  • 103 Handmade Gift Ideas and DIYs for the Holidays (2020)
  • About
  • Terms of Use

Footer

Privacy Policy

Copyright 2020 Angel Hickman Peterson - All Rights Reserved