What age is this origami Newspaper Shoulder Bag for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

one page of newspaper (half of a double page), plus string and tape No scissors or glue are needed unless listed above.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのバッグ” (新聞紙のバッグ). 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.

★First Fold Vehicles & ThingsOriginal

How to make a Newspaper Shoulder BagしんぶんしのバッグNewspaper Shoulder Bag

A small shoulder bag with a flap. Tape on a string and you can wear it over your shoulder. One page of newspaper makes a bag about 20 cm wide.

5 steps
about 5 min
one page of newspaper (half of a double page), plus string and tape
Age 3+

How to fold

左右半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
左と右のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the left and right edges to the center line.
新聞紙が2まい重なって、じょうぶになります。
下のふちを、上へ折り上げる（ポケットになる）
Fold the bottom edge up to make a pocket.
上に、ポケットと同じくらいの高さがのこるように折ります。
上の2つの角を、小さな三角に折る
Fold the two top corners down into small triangles.
上を、ポケットの上のふちで折り下げて、ふたにする
Fold the top down along the top of the pocket to make the flap.
できあがり！ボタンをかいて、左右のうらにひもをテープではったら、バッグのできあがり！ふたを開けて、ポケットに物を入れられます。
Finished! Draw a button and tape a string to the back on both sides. Your bag is finished! Lift the flap to put things in the pocket.

How to play

お店やさんごっこのおさいふや、どんぐり入れにしよう。ふたの先をポケットに入れると、中の物が落ちにくくなります。

Use it as a purse when you play store, or to collect acorns. Tuck the tip of the flap into the pocket so nothing falls out.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Newspaper Shoulder Bag for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: one page of newspaper (half of a double page), plus string and tape No scissors or glue are needed unless listed above.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのバッグ” (新聞紙のバッグ). 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.