Going to the drive-in movie is always such a blast, but the closest one is quite a bit away. nSo we decided that we wanted to bring the fun home, so not only only could we watch one whenever we want, but we can also invite over friends and family to join in on the fun. Want to make your own DIY outdoor movie screen? This project is super simple, and the best part is that it all comes apart for storage in minutes. The entire screen cost around $50, so this plus the projector may have been one of the best gifts.
You'll Need:
4- ten foot long pieces of 1 1/2 inch pic pipe
2- 45 degree elbows (that fit 1 1/2 inch pipe)
4- T fittings (that fit 1 1/2 inch pipe)
8- 10 inch spikes
1- full size white sheet
6- pieces of 3/4 grosgrain ribbons, 18 inches long each
- sewing machine
- compound miter saw (or handsaw to cut pipe)
The 7 foot pieces go at the top and bottom, the 3 foot pieces are the legs, the 2 foot pieces are the "feet" that holds it all up.
Drill holes in the pipe at an angle towards the center to help the stakes get enough stability to hold up. Before you drive it into the ground, be sure to see your sheet.
The sheet is the screen part, and it's fairly easy to install. I used the top he, and turned it down one fold, then ran a switch close to the edge to make a pocket for the top of the frame. I put it onto the frame, then measured where it needed to be he,med on the bottom, then took it back off the frame and ran another pocket for the bottom. Sewing it just s tiny bit small means the screen will stretch out nicely and help against wrinkles. Before putting it back on the frame, I sewed the ribbon on the sides at the top, bottom and middle, by folding the ribbon in half and stitching it down to create tabs to tie it to the sides of the frame.
Best of luck with your Outdoor Movie Screen
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