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tutorial: bjd sofa

Postby eendogenisis » Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:53 pm

Added this on DOA ages ago..figured I could add it here too...

this is an easy "pattern" ya can use for any size...

all ya need:
glue-gun,
bits of wood,
foam/Styrofoam,
paint,
sewingpins,
fabric
saw

now either do as me or just get 4 simple rectangles of plywood or any thin wood.

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1: the big part of wood will be the seat...then base the measurement of the other 3 parts on its sides and back..

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2: glue them together with a glue-gun.
I use an low heat one so i can push the glue faster into its right places... without burning my fingers.

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3: add whatever sort of molding you want on it..

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4: I've added a "storage room" to mine..but the sofa stands easy without it too..

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5: then add armrests, make them slightly longer than planned so you can cut them into the right shape.

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6: a 2nd layer of wood on the seat..it's not mandatory..but gives it a more realistic feeling.

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7: paint it the colour you want.

[COLOR="#FF0000"]Cushion!
do not glue it together on the sofa and do not glue it to the sofa!!!!![/COLOR]

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1: make a foam "cushion" for the seat and sides. it needs to fit quite snug to look it's best.
I've fastened the cushion bits together with a glue-gun.
[COLOR="#FF0000"]do not fasten the cushion to the sofa!!!![/COLOR]

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2: make the back cushion and fasten it to the rest of the cushion..also with a glue-gun.
I've made a low back cushion..but ya can make it any size ya want.
[COLOR="#FF0000"]do not fasten the cushion to the sofa!!!![/COLOR]

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3: cut out the fabric you have chosen for the cushion and fasten it with sewing pins to the foam.
then fasten it to the foam, i used the glue-gun..but you can probably sew it also.

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4: when the sofa is dry..add the cushion.
since its not fastened to the sofa..its easy to change when one grows bored with the fabric..


Hope this has been helpful..

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Re: tutorial: bjd sofa

Postby Nella » Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:10 pm

This tutorial is super cool and looks like it will be easy to follow.
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Re: tutorial: bjd sofa

Postby luckydeathstar » Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:04 pm

I really like this idea, and I can see the foam being an easy part for me to get [as we're ALWAYS throwing away little foam pieces at work]
My very first dollieh is on her way, a MiroDoll named Wind. I hope to have her style match mine as much as I can. :)
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