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I've been asked to make a tut for the frame I made. I've never done one before but I'm going to give it a try.
Ok here goes.
This does include a Flynn frame but I’m sure you could make that to without much trouble. I got it for my birthday and so it didn’t cost me anything.

This is the material list.

This is for a 4’ frame. You can easily make it an 8’ frame.

4 1x2”x8’ poplar boards (if you’re making an 8’ frame you will need 6)

1 ½”x½”x8’ square dowel

1 ¾”x¾”x6’ square dowel

1 1” dowel rod

1 2’ drawer slide (This is what I got, Euro-Style Self-Close Drawer Slide)

4 casters ( I got the stationary kind, They need to be the kind that mount on the bottom)

1 5/8”x12x24” shelf (you could also use plywood)

4 ½” 2 hole pipe strap ( find that in plumbing)

2 clamps

Screws

Nails

Glue

Sand paper

First for the carriage. Take 1 of the 1x2”x8’ boards and cut two 2’ sections Mount your drawer slide to the 2’ sections and your shelf. Make sure you follow the directions on the slides. Cut two 14” sections from the same board. Take the 2 boards that you have the slides on and nail and glue to the 14” boards. Make sure they are square and your shelf slides easily.

Cut the 1” dowel rod into 2 36” pieces. You can make them longer if you want. This should let you sew from both sides. Center and attach the dowel rods to each side of the shelf with the 4 pipe straps. You might have to squeeze them together a little (it’s easy) they need to hold the dowel rod firmly with the straps. Measure the distance between your dowel rods and cut 2 -¾” dowels to fit. Attach to the ends of the dowel rods with a nail and glue or screw.

Attach the 4 casters (wheels) to the bottom of the 14” pieces.

That should have your carriage.