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A kids' dress-up wardrobe from half a sheet of plywood: shaped sides, a hanging rod for costumes, and shelves. Endlessly customizable with hooks and a mirror.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 15" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Sides Cut the shaped profile — template the pair to match. | 2 | 3/4" × 16" × 48" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Large shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 15" × 14 1/2" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Bottom trim / small shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 15" × 8 3/4" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4 in, half sheet Sides and shelves. Have the store rip it into 16" and 15" strips. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 3 ft Top trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Rod-pocket holders From the closet aisle. | 1 package | ☐ |
| Wood dowel, 1-1/4 in, 16 in Hanging rod — match diameter to the rod holders. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in / brad nails / 2 in screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Paint | 1 quart | ☐ |
| Hooks, mirror tiles, moulding Optional customization. | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw. Materials: Plywood, 3/4 in, half sheet
If the store can rip your plywood into two 16"-wide strips and one 15"-wide strip, it saves time and makes transport easy. Otherwise rip the plywood with the grain into strips per the diagram, then crosscut the shelves and trim boards.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Plywood, 3/4 in, half sheet
Mark the pattern on a large side piece. You need two identical sides, so practice on scraps with your jigsaw until you're confident, cut one, and use it as a template for the other. Mind the kerf — be aware which side of the line you cut on. Sand, and sand some more. This project works best painted (or iron on edge banding if you want to show the plywood edge).
Tools: Circular Saw, Jigsaw. Materials: Plywood, 3/4 in, half sheet, 1x4, 3 ft
Cut the two bottom trim pieces with the same care as the sides, then cut the top trim from the 1x4 pieces.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 3/4 in, half sheet, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in / brad nails / 2 in screws, Wood glue
Mark the insides of the bottom trim 2" from the top. Attach the sides to the shelves, hiding pocket holes (if used) on the undersides of the shelves.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Speed Square.
Attach the sides to the base, then attach the top shelf to the sides, squaring the cabinet as you go.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Rod-pocket holders, Wood dowel, 1-1/4 in, 16 in, Paint, Hooks, mirror tiles, moulding
Add the rod-pocket holders with their included screws, then cut and place the wood dowel in the rod pockets as the hanging bar. For extra flair, glue wood moulding to the sides. Then get creative: hooks for necklaces, hats, and capes, a stick-on mirror, or a French pinboard. The details are what turn half a sheet of plywood into a real gift. Paint to finish.