There are a lot more sophisticated tutorials for constructing a Barbie sofa, but sometimes a project doesn’t have to be complicated to be lovely. In fact, this upholstered loveseat made with cardboard and a glue gun is just about the cutest one I’ve ever seen. And it will be finding a home in Barbie’s Mediterranean villa I plan to build this spring.
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supplies needed:
- cardboard
- glue gun
- thin fabric batting
- fabric
step 1 – cut cardboard
Using an X-Acto knife, cut 4 pieces of cardboard in the sizes shown below.
With a hot glue gun, first attach the two side pieces to the back, then attach the bottom seat, as shown in the following photos.
step 2 – cover with batting
After assembling the cardboard structure, cover with a layer of thin fabric batting. Use a hot glue gun to keep in place. Start by covering the center, then cover the sides.
step 3 – cover with fabric
Next cover the structure with remnants of fabric, careful to prevent any raw edges from showing. Cover the center section first, then the sides. Lastly, glue a hemmed “skirt” to the seat. Cushions will cover the raw edges where the skirt is glued to the seat.
Finally,add 3 pillows (sewn and tuffed with cotton balls). I especially love the little arm covers I added! The detailing helps bring this Barbie sofa to life.
The biggest compliment is a little share – pin the photo below!
Very simple and easy, step by step, Barbie sofa tutorial. Even me can do this one. I’m going to try my hand with varying colors to match. Thanks.
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Super cute! Back in the day my sister had the Sunshine Family dolls. My mother probably would have used a Velveeta box to make a similar sofa although I don’t remember such pretty fabrics in the 70s!
Of course it was a Velveeta box! lol That makes it a vintage sofa for sure!
Wendy,
OMG, this sofa is adorable. I love the fabric. Congratulations, you are being featured on Over The Moon Linky Party. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2021/01/over-moon-linky-party_17.html
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Hugs,
Bev
thanks so much Beverly!
Adorable! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
Thanks Cecilia!
Adorable! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
Thanks Ann!
So much fun, a lovely fabric choice. Barbie is so stylish!
lol yes she is!
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Another cool and cute craft!! I really love your minis!!
it is so cute! lovely idea and looks so simple – thank you for tutorial 🙂