How to make a simple sheet metal body

This is how to make a simple sheet metal body

1. Step 1

   Start by creating a sketch for the base. I'm making a 75x75mm square
   
   

2. Step 2

   Then using the "base flange/tab" feature create the base for your body
   
   

3. Step 3

   Since our base is looking good, next step is to add in the "edge flange". Note that you dont need a sketch, but can use just the edges. I'm adding 2 flanges to the sides
   
   

4. Step 4

   Select the "edge flange" again
   
   

5. Step 5

   Select the inner edges of the recently added flanges and from the left side add a gapdefault is 1mm)
   
   

6. Step 6

   After accepting the changes, and adding the 2 new flanges(having a total of 4), we can now use the "flatten" option to see the pattern. Great for estimating costs :).
   Great job, go and try to create a more complex body and see how it works :)