Thursday, March 28, 2013

18 inch Doll: Upholstered Chair

Upholstered Chair
 Part 1 : "CHAIR FRAME"

SHOPPING LIST: (You may have some of these pieces on-hand as SCRAP)
1 - 1x8@ 9" (for seat of chair)
1 - 1x6@ 7.25" (for back of chair)
2 - 1x3@ 6" (for arms of chair)
4 - knobs (to be used as feet on your chair)

Drill / counter-sink bit
2" screws
2 large clamps (to hold pieces while drilling)
square
tape measure / pencil
level
wood glue
small hand saw
120 Grit sand paper
wood putty to fill holes and knots
***Paint or stain to finish your piece (if desired)  ***I left mine unfinished because I was upholstering.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
***If you have questions, see sofa posting for pictures on how to build chair:

1.  Cut out all of your pieces of wood to the sizes specified in the shopping list.  Sand all cut ends smooth.

2.  On your 1x8 chair seat, measure in 2 inches from each "cut" end, and 1.5" in from each side, and mark with lines at those points.

Now follow steps 3-17 on the Sofa-Build post:
http://piecesforreese.blogspot.com/2011/11/18-doll-upholstered-sofa-part-1.html
PART 2: Upholstery-Batting

SHOPPING LIST:
**Staple gun 
(I use a Power Shot because it's easier for women: 
**3/8" staples
**scissors (to cut batting)
**yard stick or tape measure (to measure batting)
**1 - package of Quilt-Light Batting (45"x60"-crib size, $10 - use a COUPON!) http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd2775

Cut your batting into the following sizes:
1 @ 1.5" x 9" (front base edge)
2 @ 1.5" x 7" (left and right base edges)
1 @ 1.5" x 13" (top seat back edge)
6 @ 1.5" x 6" (left and right arms - ARMS - 3 on each arm for thickness)
4 @ 3" x 6" (for outsides of arms - 2 each arm)
4 @ 1.5" x 2.5" (for ends of arms - 2 each arm)
2 @ 6.5" x 7.5"w (over arms - cut out inside back corner)
4 @ 3" x 5" (inside of each arm)
4 @ 7.5" x 5.5" (for chair back rest padding: 3 on front, 1 on back)
1 @ 7.5" x 14" (over the back - start at base of front, OVER the back to base of back)

INSTRUCTIONS:
***Follow the instructions for "batting" in the sofa build found here:



PART 3: "Upholstery"

SHOPPING LIST:
3/8" staples
staple gun
pencil or marker
scissors (to cut fabric)
yardstick or tape measure (to measure fabric)
4 - 2" screws (for attaching the arms to the sofa base)
fabric of your choice***, cut into the following measurements:
SOFA:
1 @ 11" x 15" (chair - over back)
1 @ 3" x 15" (front base edge)
2 @ 3" x 11" (left and right base edges)
2 @ 9" x 11" (over Left and Right arms)
2 @ 5" x 5" (ends of arms)
CUSHIONS:
2 @ 9.5"w x 7"d (cushion top and bottom)
~~~You will notch this fabric on the front edges to create cushion "T". At 1.5" from front edge, cut IN 1.5" from sides:
1 @ 7.75"w x 2" (cushion back)
2 @ 6.25"w x 2" (cushion sides)
2 @ 2"x 2" (Notch out - back)
2 @ 1.5"x 2" (Notch out - ends)
1 @ 9.5" x 2" (cushion front edge)
***I suggest using a HEAVY- WEIGHT fabric (like those intended for upholstery) so that you won't having fraying edges later

INSTRUCTIONS:
***You will follow the steps listed in the Upholstered Sofa entry for tips on how to upholster this chair:
http://piecesforreese.blogspot.com/2011/11/18-doll-upholstered-sofa-part-3.html

Please feel free to use these plans to build furniture, for sale or for pleasure, but please do not sell the PLANS as your "own".  Please also give credit to me and link back here!  I hope you enjoy them!!
***I am NOT LIABLE for any plans featured here. Please take every precaution and use your own discretion to make sure these toys are safe for children to play with them.

18 inch Doll: Kitchen Part 3: Stove

Kitchen Part 3: Stove
Part 1: Kitchen Sink/Dishwasher can be found here:

Part 2: Kitchen Fridge can be found here:

SHOPPING LIST:

2 - 1x8 @ 11.5" (sides)
1 - 1x8 @ 12" (top)
1 - 1x8 @ 10-3/8" (bottom shelf)
1 - 1x2 @ 10-3/8" (toe kick)
1 - 1x3 @ 12" (back control panel)
2 - 5/8" square dowels @ 6" (runners for "shelf" inside)
1 - 1/4" MDF @ 11.75"Wide x 10.75"h (stove backing)
1 - 1/4" MDF @ 6.25"x10-3/8" (shelf)
1 - 1x12 @ 8.75" (stove door)
1 - 6.5"x6.5" clear acrylic (stove door insert) ***you will need 4 small screws to attach acrylic
1 - 1.5" wood round (clock) ***you can attach with wood glue/clamp
4 - 2.25" (.25"thick) wood rounds (burners) ***you will need 4 small screws to attach burners
1 - 2.75"x5.25" craft wood (.25" thick) (Grill burner) ***you will need 2 screws
http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/wood-slats-756585/
5 - furniture buttons (stove knobs)
http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/1/4-birch-furniture-buttons-621367/

1 - magnetic door clasps ***optional (they help the doors to stay closed, so it's a nice touch)g
1 - pairs hinges (cabinet and dishwasher) ***Everbilt Narrow Utility Hinges 1", Home Depot
1 - cabinet pull (dishwasher handle) ***Liberty 3" Pull, Home Depot

T-square
measuring tape
pencil
Drill / 2" wood screws
wood glue
wood clamps
saw
sand paper
painter's tape
wood putty (if you need to fill any holes)
paint to finish (I used GRAY latex for the exterior sides, and SILVER spray paint for the doors, BLACK spray paint for the burners, knobs, grill, clock)


INSTRUCTIONS:
***All of my building pictures were deleted during a large "computer problem". Use the building methods in this link for "basic" building instructions:
http://piecesforreese.blogspot.com/search/label/pie%20hutch
We are simply making a "shelf" with hinged doors on the front...nothing more complicated than that! :)

1.  Cut out all of your pieces as described and sand them smooth!

2.  Attach your 1x3 control panel to the top edge of your stove top using 2" wood screws.

3.  Attach your sides to your top using 2" screws.

4.  Attach the 1x2 toe kick to the bottom FACE of the stove, and then attach your bottom shelf directly on top of that using 2" wood screws.

5.  Attach your wood dowels to the sides of your stove at 7" (from bottom of stove SIDES to the TOP of each dowel) using wood glue and clamps.  Make sure that they are attached LEVEL and EVEN across from each other. Allow to dry overnight:

6.  Attach the MDF backing to your stove. Fill all screw holes with wood putty and allow to dry overnight. Sand until smooth.

7.  On your 1x12 "door" piece, measure down from the top 2". This will be the TOP of the hole you will cut out. Cut a hole which measures 5.5"W x 5.25"h. Sand all edges until smooth.

8.  Paint the interior and exterior of your stove and door GRAY/SILVER. Spray paint your 4 burners, clock, grill, and knobs BLACK.  Allow to dry overnight.

9.  Attach your acrylic to your stove door INTERIOR by first pre-drilling a hole in each corner of the acrylic INTO the stove door, and then screwing with 4 small screws. Attach all door hardware: hinges, pulls, magnetic closures.

10.  Attach your burners and grill plate with screws, and glue/clamp your clock. Drill small holes and GLUE in your "knobs". Allow to dry.
 You are now finished and READY FOR PLAY!!!!
 Please feel free to use these plans to build furniture, for sale or for pleasure, but please do not sell the PLANS as your "own".  Please also give credit to me and link back here!  I hope you enjoy them!!

***I am NOT LIABLE for any plans featured here. Please take every precaution and use your own discretion to make sure these toys are safe for children to play with them.

18 inch Doll: Kitchen Part 2: Refrigerator

Kitchen Part 2: Refrigerator
Part 1: Kitchen Sink/Dishwasher can be found here:

SHOPPING LIST:

2 - 1x8 @ 23" (sides)
3 - 1x8 @ 9" (top, 2 inside shelves)
1 - 1x2 @ 9" (toe kick)
1 - 1x12 @ 7.25" (freezer door)
1 - 1x12 @ 13.5" (fridge door)
4 - 5/8" square dowels @ 7" (runners for "shelves" inside)
1 - 1/4" MDF @ 10.5"x22" (fridge backing)
2 - 1/4" MDF @ 7.25"x9" (fridge shelves)
2 - magnetic door clasps ***optional (they help the doors to stay closed, so it's a nice touch)g
2 - pairs hinges (cabinet and dishwasher) ***Everbilt Narrow Utility Hinges 1", Home Depot
2 - cabinet pull (dishwasher handle) ***Liberty 3" Pull, Home Depot

2 - plastic "organizer baskets" for inside fridge ***optional


T-square
measuring tape
pencil
Drill / 2" wood screws
wood glue
wood clamps
saw
sand paper
painter's tape
wood putty (if you need to fill any holes)
paint to finish (I used WHITE latex for the interior, GRAY latex for the exterior sides, and SILVER spray paint for the doors)

INSTRUCTIONS:
***All of my building pictures were deleted during a large "computer problem". Use the building methods in this link for "basic" building instructions:
We are simply making a "shelf" with hinged doors on the front...nothing more complicated than that! :)
1.  Cut out all of your pieces as described and sand them smooth!

2.  Attach your sides to your top using 2" screws.

3.  Attach the 1x2 toe kick to the bottom FACE of the fridge, and then attach your bottom shelf directly on top of that using 2" wood screws.

4.  Attach your 1x8 "middle shelf" at 16" (from bottom of fridge SIDES to TOP of new shelf) using 2" wood screws.

5.  Attach your wood dowels to the sides of your fridge at 6.25" and 9.5" (from bottom of fridge SIDES to the TOP of each dowel) using wood glue and clamps.  Make sure that they are attached LEVEL and EVEN across from each other. Allow to dry overnight:
6.  Attach the MDF backing to your fridge. Fill all screw holes with wood putty and allow to dry overnight. Sand until smooth.

7.  Paint the interior of your fridge and doors WHITE, and the exterior of fridge and doors GRAY/SILVER. Allow to dry overnight.

8.  Attach all door hardware: hinges, pulls, magnetic closures. 
You are now finished and READY FOR PLAY!!!!


Please feel free to use these plans to build furniture, for sale or for pleasure, but please do not sell the PLANS as your "own".  Please also give credit to me and link back here!  I hope you enjoy them!!
***I am NOT LIABLE for any plans featured here. Please take every precaution and use your own discretion to make sure these toys are safe for children to play with them.