What age is this origami Dress for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ドレス”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami DressドレスDress

A pretty dress with a wide, flowing skirt. Try it with paper of many colors and patterns.

★★★Wedding Dress (Medium)

4 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

たて半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る（えりになる）
Fold the top edge down a little to make the collar.
左右を、ななめにうしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind at a slant.
上はせまく、下は広くなるように折ります。
上の2つの角を、少しうしろへ折る（かたになる）
Fold the top corners behind a little to make the shoulders.
できあがり！リボンやもようをかいたら、ドレスのできあがり！
Finished! Draw a ribbon or patterns, and your dress is finished!

How to play

もようのある紙で作ると、いろいろなドレスができます。紙の人形にきせたり、カードにはったりしよう。

Use patterned paper to make many different dresses. Dress up paper dolls or glue them on cards.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
dressドレス
skirtスカート
waistこし（ウエスト）
shoulderかた

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Dress for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ドレス”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.