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A six-drawer plywood dresser on turned bun feet, with scroll-sawn 1/4" plywood moulding dressing up every drawer face — the same detailing family as the matching Emily Nightstand.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 19 1/4" × 52 1/4" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Sides and divider | 3 | 3/4" × 19 1/4" × 30 1/2" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Front trim Getting even spacing here is the most important layout step — every drawer face fits the gap this creates. | 10 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 25" | Pine | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 20" × 53 3/4" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Large drawer sides | 8 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 16" | Pine | ☐ |
| Large drawer fronts/backs | 8 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 22 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Small drawer sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16" | Pine | ☐ |
| Small drawer fronts/backs | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 22 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms | 6 | 1/4" × 16" × 24" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Small drawer faces | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Large drawer faces | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 24 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 52 1/4" × 31" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Scroll-sawn drawer moulding Long strips are 1/2" wide 1/4" plywood — pattern per diagram, cut in continuous passes where possible. | 24 | 1/4" × 1/2" × 4" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet One and a half sheets needed. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet Back and drawer moulding. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 8 ft total | 27 ft | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 6 ft, 3-1/2" actual width | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x12, 10 ft, 11-1/4" actual width Scrap 3/4" plywood works as a substitute. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro-style bottom-mount drawer slides, 16" | 6 pair | ☐ |
| Turned bun feet, 4" | 4 each | ☐ |
| Cove moulding, 3/4", 20 ft | 20 ft | ☐ |
| Edge banding, matching species | 10 ft | ☐ |
| Knobs or handles | 6 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 8 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Turned bun feet, 4"
Depending on your bun feet's mounting hardware, it may be easier to attach them now or later — check the hardware and decide before assembling further.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Iron for Edge Banding, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, Edge banding, matching species
For a stained finish, apply edge banding to the front edges of the three upright plywood panels and trim off the excess. Attach the panels to the bottom with 3/4" pocket holes, and drill 3/4" pocket holes facing upward for attaching the top later. Keep every pocket hole hidden.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Carefully attach all front trim and back support pieces with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Getting the spacing right between the 1x2 front pieces matters more than any other measurement on this build — the drawer faces have to fit cleanly into those gaps.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Iron for Edge Banding. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x8 sheet, Edge banding, matching species
Apply edge banding around the front and sides of the top if using it. Attach the top through the pocket holes drilled earlier with 3/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet, Pine, 1x8, 8 ft total, Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Euro-style bottom-mount drawer slides, 16"
Build all six drawers to fit their actual openings and your drawer slides. If you're using white Euro bottom corner-mount slides, the 1/4" plywood bottom can simply be nailed on; side-mount slides require the bottom to be screwed on instead.
Tools: Drill / Driver
Install all six drawers inset 3/4" from the front of the cabinet, leaving room for the drawer faces to sit inset once attached.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 6 ft, 3-1/2" actual width, Pine, 1x12, 10 ft, 11-1/4" actual width
Cut each drawer face to fit its opening with a 1/8" gap on all sides. Nail on with 1-1/4" nails from the front, centered in the opening, then remove the drawer and add a few screws from the inside for a secure hold.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Scroll Saw. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet
Cut the moulding pieces from 1/4" plywood with a scroll saw or jigsaw following your pattern — long strips are 1/2"-wide 1/4" plywood, though other moulding profiles work too. Attach to the drawer faces with 3/4" finish nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet, Cove moulding, 3/4", 20 ft, Knobs or handles, Sandpaper, assorted grit
Attach the 1/4" plywood back with 3/4" nails and glue. Add cove moulding trim around the top and bottom as desired, sand every surface, finish, and attach knobs or handles.