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A little wardrobe for 18" dolls, with a hanging rod, a shelf, and doors — cut a star into the door fronts for the finishing touch kids love.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 28" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Shelf Width = 1x10 width x2 + 1/2"; verify against your stock. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 19" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 19" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Backerboard | 1 | 1/4" × 20 1/2" × 28 3/4" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Footer moulding / 1x3 | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 20 1/2" | Moulding or 1x3 | ☐ |
| Doors Cut 1/4" less than the opening height for clearance. | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 24 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12 board, 8 ft (Pine) Box top, sides, shelf. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10 board, 6 ft (Pine) Doors. Verify actual width before cutting. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood backerboard, 20-1/2" x 28-3/4" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Base moulding or 1x3 footer | 1 each | ☐ |
| Top edge moulding | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood dowel for closet rod | 1 each | ☐ |
| Rod pockets | 2 each | ☐ |
| Inset cabinet hinges Euro-style butt non-mortise for full overlay/inset. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Clasp or hasp | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" and finish nails | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x12 board, 8 ft, 1x10 board, 6 ft, Wood screws, 2" and finish nails, Wood glue
Measure your 1x10's actual width. If it's 9-1/4" you're set; otherwise adjust the cabinet. The shelf width is that width times two plus a half inch, and the top is that plus another 1-1/2". Build the box with countersunk 2" screws and glue (or pocket screws), setting the shelf where you like — screwed in place or on shelf pins for adjustability. Adjust for square.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Speed Square. Materials: 1/4" plywood backerboard, 20-1/2" x 28-3/4", Wood screws, 2" and finish nails, Wood glue
Cut the 1/4" backerboard to fit and attach it, using it to pull the cabinet square as you fasten.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: Base moulding or 1x3 footer, Top edge moulding, Wood dowel for closet rod, Rod pockets
If you're using moulding, add it to the top edge and the bottom with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue. Inside, mount the rod pockets and set the dowel closet rod so the doll's clothes can hang.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x10 board, 6 ft, Inset cabinet hinges, Clasp or hasp
Cut the doors 1/4" less than the overall opening height for clearance and hang them on inset (non-mortise) hinges; standard face-mount hinges also work. Add a clasp or hasp to keep them shut — a doll closet gets played with constantly.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x10 board, 6 ft
Draw the star with a compass so the angles come out even — practice on a scrap first. Cut it from the door fronts with a jigsaw using straight cuts, then file the edges smooth. Sand the whole cabinet and paint or stain it.