Sofa bed: 460 photos and drawings with dimensions (do it yourself)

How to make a sofa out of paper using the origami technique with your own hands step by step

A sofa made of paper using the origami technique can be placed in a dollhouse, and thanks to the different colors of the material, you can choose the shade of the upholstery to match the interior of the room. Creating such a product is completely simple. Therefore, you can make a sofa using the origami technique with your children. For small dolls you should take paper 10 x 10 cm, and for standard Barbies - at least 20 x 20 cm.

How to sew pillows and a mattress

Soft cushions make any sofa more comfortable. A good mattress would be a good idea for a plywood folding sofa.

Materials and tools:

• scraps of fabric (preferably with a small pattern);
• padding polyester or cotton;
• Ruler and pencil;
• legs;
• needle;
• streams;
• glue “Moment” (optional).

You can sew by machine or by hand with a reverse stitch.”

Instructions:

1. Draw 2 squares for the pillow and 2 rectangles for the mattress on the seam side. Important: the mattress should be slightly smaller than the seat.
2. Cut out the parts, leaving a small margin. Along the marked line, pin them with the right side inward.
3. Sew three sides, and, removing the pins, remove the products.
4. Stuff the pillow well with cotton. For a mattress, it is best to cut a rectangle from thick padding polyester.
5. Fold the edges of the fabric and sew the final seams by hand. For additional cleaning, they can be sealed so that the seams are not visible.
6. The mattress can be sewn at six points, making large decorative knots, and the pillow can be decorated with openwork braid or tassels.

A small sofa will fit perfectly into a doll's living room. Now the dolls will be comfortable watching TV and chatting at night.

Step-by-step photo lesson:

Now let's open it again and bend it in half on the other side. As a result, we get two auxiliary folds.

We bend the lower part in half towards the horizontal fold line.

Then fold it in half again to the same line. We open it up and additional three fold lines are formed on the bottom of the square.

We bend one strip up, and then again.

Now you should put the triangles on the sides. To do this, bend the side parts down diagonally.

Lift up the bottom of the paper.

Fold the top of the paper towards the horizontal center fold line, closing the corners.

Fold the bottom corners up one at a time.

Bend the top corners down diagonally.

Holding the left side of the workpiece with your fingers

Bend the top corner inward.

Let's do the same on the other side.

Fold the bottom edge towards the middle, holding the side corners. This is how we will make the back of the sofa.

We turn the paper product over and straighten the legs of the sofa.

Let's turn it over again. We straighten all the corners and sides of the craft. Our origami paper sofa is ready!

More complex products

A more difficult model to manufacture is transformable furniture, that is, a sofa bed for dolls. The operating instructions are more complex and a completely different material is used. This is necessary so that the product simply does not tear during the transformation process.

A folding sofa for dolls is best made from plywood. You will also need a furniture stapler, furniture nails, small sheds, and a jigsaw. Only one parent can do this job:

1. The details of the future product are cut out with a jigsaw: the back, side handles and three bases, one of them under the seat, and the rest will be movable. It is better if the mechanism is an “accordion” or a book.

2. The moving parts are connected with small canopies. The rest of the structure can be tied together like a puzzle or knocked together with nails.

3. When the body is ready, you can begin finishing the wood with fabric. It is better to put foam rubber under it. This will make the product safer and more realistic for the child.

Make a sofa from plywood

This sofa will become a real work of art. An analogue can be made from a dishwashing sponge. Mom will do it herself. The main thing is to think about the path of transformation. This can be seen on real sofa models.

Other furniture can be made to complement the sofa: poufs, armchairs. The principle of assembly and operation is the same as that of the main product. You can organize a whole room for your doll.

Corner sofa for dolls (2 videos)

Advantages of origami technique

The main advantage of origami is that working in this technique involves limited use of materials. The absence or minimal use of glue and other improvised means in this technique greatly facilitates the work and also guarantees the cleanliness of the workplace. Fans of origami are also attracted by the simplicity of the forms and method of execution.

Tools and materials

The materials used in this technique are as accessible as possible and can be found in every home. If you wish, you can purchase specialized and professional accessories, but this is not important.

To make origami furniture with your own hands, you will need the following materials:

• paper (printer paper 70-90 g/m² and thicker, to create more durable products, specialized - “kami”, “washi”, foil - “sandwich”, textured);
• scissors;
• a simple pencil or pen;
• PVA glue, silicate or any other, designed for working with paper;
• elements for decoration (pieces of fabric, rhinestones, paints, colored tape and others).

Depending on the level of difficulty, other materials may be required. It is also necessary to take papers as a reserve so that in case of failure you can redo the work. Decorative elements can include a wide variety of materials; their range is unlimited.

Master classes on furniture making

The recommendations below discuss in detail how to make paper furniture. Based on the instructions, you can make other interior items.

Sofa

A paper sofa will fit perfectly into a doll house; before following the instructions, think about the size of the product, its color, and how it will fit into the concept of the interior as a whole.

To make an origami sofa out of paper, you should:

1. Fold the square sheet in half, then open it and fold it again perpendicular to the first fold.
2. Next you need to do some additional hemming. Fold the bottom edge to the middle fold line, then fold the same edge in this way again. The result is three folds, excluding the central one.
3. Fold the bottom strip over the first fold, then set aside two identical triangles by folding the side pieces diagonally.
4. Bend the upper part of the workpiece to the middle line, and fold the lower accordion to the end. Turn the product over.
5. Fold the top corners down diagonally, and fold the bottom corners up.
6. Turn the workpiece over, bending one corner inward, forming the back.
7. It is necessary to form the legs of the sofa by turning the product over.

The sofa will become an original art object or decoration for a toy living room, and if it is made of thick paper, the furniture will easily support the weight of the toy.

Dresser

An origami chest of drawers would also be appropriate in a dollhouse and will serve as an ideal place for storing small items.

Step-by-step making of a simple sofa for Barbie

The simplest sofa can be made from cardboard from a box. If you are creating a sofa for the first time, it is recommended to first draw a drawing on paper, carefully measure the dimensions of the furniture, and then transfer it to the material. To make creation easier, all parts are cut out separately and then glued together.

Calculation of product length based on wrist size. For example, Barbie length is 24 cm, width is 6 cm, which means:

• bed length – 20+2=24 cm;
• bed width – 6+2=8 cm;
• seat height – 24_4=6 cm;
• The height of the backrest is 6 + 6 = 12 cm, and its width is 1.5 cm greater than the width of the seat - 24 + 1.5 = 25.5 cm.
• the height of the armrests is 6 * 1.5 = 9 cm, and the width is 0.5 cm less than the width of the sofa - 8 - 0.5 = 7.5 cm.

Step by step instructions:

1. Prepare the necessary set of materials to create a sofa. It's easier to concentrate when everything is at hand and you don't need to be distracted.
2. Draw a drawing where all the lines of the back, handles, seat, as well as the places of cuts and folds will be marked.
3. Transfer the drawing onto cardboard. Cut out the pieces. Glue the remains with glue or a stapler to the bottom of the future sofa to make it more stable and dense.
4. Secure all parts with glue or a stapler.
5. If you plan to make upholstered furniture for dolls, then you need to cover the outside of the cardboard with foam rubber on the sofa. It can be replaced with a dishwashing sponge or any other soft fillers.
6. Cut out the fabric that will become the upholstery for the sofa. Each piece of furniture is cut out of fabric separately and glued together. If the material does not hold, use a needle and thread. It is recommended to close all seams inward so that a child cannot loosen the sofa upholstery by pulling a thread.
7. The last stage is decoration. Furniture can be decorated as desired: decorate fold lines with satin ribbons, sew on sponge pads, diversify the color scheme with fabrics.

You can also cut out corner furniture for a cardboard doll with your own hands.

Decoration methods

Decorating finished products is a separate stage in the production of paper furniture.

For finishing you can use:

• self-adhesive paper for furniture (it is easy to cut, and the adhesive layer will help you decorate the surface without any problems);
• acrylic, water-based or gouache paints mixed in a 1:1 ratio with PVA glue;
• fabric imitating the structure of furniture;
• glitter and stickers;
• colored tape;
• templates;
• ribbons, lace.

You shouldn’t limit yourself to just the options listed; to create truly original furniture you need to give free rein to your imagination.

Sofa upholstery

To create soft parts, the main material, as a rule, is foam rubber (density 35 kg/m3) in two layers. Foam rubber must be covered with non-woven material in order to avoid possible friction between the decorative covering and the base, as well as sticking, sliding and the formation of folds on the final covering of the sofa.

The upholstery of the sofa deserves special consideration. You can simplify the work and cover it with folds of fabric at the corners.

However, this is unreliable and short-lived. You should make a cover with sewn corners. This is one of the reasons in favor of a custom case. If you are not sure that you will succeed, trust the professionals, this will save time and money.

Use foam mats to make pillows. Covers for them are traditionally sewn inside out. A zipper (hidden) is sewn into the last unsewn seam for easy removal and washing of the cover.