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American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch

to make an American Girl or 18" doll sofa or couch. Very simple and easy to make. Tutorial by

American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch

Specifications

Project typeDoll Furniture
RoomKids and Toys
StyleChildren's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans
DifficultyStarter Projects
Estimated costUnder $20

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

SOFA FRAME SHOPPING LIST

1 - 1x6 @ 4 feet long

1 - 1x2 @ 3 feet long

CHAIR FRAME SHOPPING LIST

1 - 1x6 @ 3 feet long

1 - 1x2 @ 14" long

Cushions were made with 1" thick chair cushion pads and fabric

Cut List

SOFA CUT LIST

  • 2 - 1x6 @ 6-1/4" (arms)
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 14" (supports)
  • 2 - 1x6 @ 14" (seat and back)

CHAIR CUT LIST

  • 2 - 1x6 @ 6-1/4" (arms)
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 7" (supports)
  • 2 - 1x6 @ 7" (seat and back)

NOTE: Round corners with jigsaw on arms and top back piece to prevent sharp edges

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • jigsaw
  • compound miter saw
  • nailer

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Attach 1x2 supports to arms, so the front is up 3/4" and the back is up 1/2". Use 1-1/4" nails and glue, if you have a Kreg Jig, you can use that (preferred).

American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch — step 1
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Step 2

Attach seat back to seat bottom with 1-1/4" nails and glue.

American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch — step 2
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Step 3

Place seat inside arms and attach through arms and also to 1x2 supports with 1-1/4" nails and glue.

American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch — step 3
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Step 4

Quick Cushion Tutorial - Use 1" thick foam batting (I used seat cushion pads available at most craft stores). If your foam batting is thicker, you will need to alter these plans. Pillows are just stuffed with stuffing. SOFA CUSHION AND PILLOW FABRIC CUTS (2) 7" x 15-1/2" - seat cushion pieces (4) 4" x 7" - pillows (make two) CHAIR CUSHION AND PILLOW FABRIC CUTS (2) 7" x 8-1/2" - seat cushion pieces (2) 4" x 7" - pillows (make two) Step 1 - With right sides together, sew two identical pieces together, with 1/4" seams, turning corners. Near the center of a longer side, leave an opening big enough to inside out and stuff cushion or stuffing into. Do this on all cushion and pillow covers. Stuff the pillow covers with stuffing and hand stitch opening closed. Step 2 - Box cushion corners. For the seat cushion, you will want to sew the corners on the inside at a 45 degree angle to create the box cushion ends. With the cushion cover sewed and inside out, find the corners and pull fabric appart, so that the sewed seams are aligned. Draw a line perpendicular to the seam where the diagonal is 1" long. Sew. When done correctly, your seam will look like this You can also pop over and read this tutorial here (note that the tutorial is for 2" thick cushions instead of 1" thick).

American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch — step 4American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch — step 4American Girl or 18" Doll Sofa or Couch — step 4
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/american-girl-or-18-doll-sofa-or-couch-plans