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A simple 1x6-and-1x2 doll sofa or matching chair with a sewn box-cushion seat and pillows — a genuine upholstery project alongside the woodworking, sized for 18-inch dolls.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa arms | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 6 1/4" | 1x6, 4 ft (sofa) | ☐ |
| Sofa supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14" | 1x2, 3 ft (sofa) | ☐ |
| Sofa seat and back | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 14" | 1x6, 4 ft (sofa) | ☐ |
| Chair arms | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 6 1/4" | 1x6, 3 ft (chair) | ☐ |
| Chair supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7" | 1x2, 14 in (chair) | ☐ |
| Chair seat and back | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 7" | 1x6, 3 ft (chair) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6, 4 ft (sofa) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 3 ft (sofa) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 3 ft (chair) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 14 in (chair) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Chair cushion pad, 1 in thick | 1 each | ☐ |
| Upholstery fabric | 1 yard | ☐ |
| Polyester stuffing | 1 bag | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6, 4 ft (sofa), 1x2, 3 ft (sofa), 1x6, 3 ft (chair), 1x2, 14 in (chair), Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the supports to the arms so the front sits up 3/4" and the back sits up 1/2". Use 1-1/4" nails and glue, or pocket holes if available.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6, 4 ft (sofa), 1x6, 3 ft (chair), Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the seat back to the seat bottom with 1-1/4" nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Jigsaw. Materials: Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Place the seat inside the arms and attach through the arms and into the supports with 1-1/4" nails and glue. Round the arm tops and top back piece with a jigsaw to prevent sharp edges.
Materials: Chair cushion pad, 1 in thick, Upholstery fabric, Polyester stuffing
Cut fabric pieces for the seat cushion and pillows. Sew right sides together with 1/4" seams, leaving an opening to turn right-side out. Box the seat cushion corners by aligning the seams and sewing a 1" perpendicular line at each corner. Stuff pillows with polyester stuffing and hand-stitch openings closed.