Rhiannon Hendricks
Making paper dolls is a fun and creative activity for people of all ages. It's a great way to express your imagination and create personalized toys. To make a wedding dress for your paper doll, you'll need some basic supplies such as paper, scissors, glue, and colouring tools. First, measure the width of your paper doll's waist to ensure a perfect fit for the dress. Then, using origami paper, carefully follow the steps to create a beautiful high-low strapless dress. You can add your own creative touches with colours, patterns, and embellishments. Finally, attach the dress to your paper doll using tabs or a mild adhesive, and your doll is ready to walk down the aisle!
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Materials | Origami paper, scissors, glue tape, ruler, pencil, paper doll, parchment paper |
| Paper doll pose | Easy to put clothes on, e.g. standing up straight with arms down and slightly lifted from sides |
| Clothing design | Outline clothing shape, add details later, ensure proportions are correct |
| Clothing attachment | Use tabs to fold over and hold clothing in place, or use a slightly tacky adhesive like putty or washi tape |
| Cutting technique | Cut around the outline, leaving a small border; then cut closer, notching tight spaces |
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What You'll Learn
Draw the doll in a pose that makes it easy to put on clothes
When drawing a paper doll, it is important to keep in mind the pose that will make it easy to put clothes on the doll. The standard paper doll size is generally 5 to 6 inches (13 to 15 cm) tall and 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) wide. Draw the outline of the body in light pencil, pressing lightly so that you can erase these lines later. Decide on the height you want and sketch the basic outline of the doll's body, including the head, torso, and limbs.
A simple pose for a paper doll is to have it standing up straight with its arms down and slightly lifted away from its sides. This pose makes it easy to drape clothes over the doll and ensures that the clothes will fit well. You can also add underwear or a close-fitting slip to the doll, which can be easily concealed by other clothing items.
Another option is to position the doll as if it is hanging in space or on a doll stand. This can be a fun way to display the doll and its outfits. When drawing the doll in this pose, you can start with a simple circle for the head and then lay out the jawline and a general area for the face. Continue sketching the rib cage and arms, and then move on to the legs.
Once you are happy with the pose and basic outline of your doll, you can add more details such as the hands, feet, and facial features. Remember to add a dotted line around the doll to help as a cutting guide. You can also add "wings" at the bottom, including solid lines to fold to the back and make a stand for the doll.
After you have drawn your doll, you can start designing clothes for it. You can trace around the doll's body on a piece of paper and fill in that outline to create a piece of clothing. Add tabs on the sides, and then cut out the shape. You can also cut out the clothing without tabs and use a slightly tacky adhesive to hold it in place on your doll. Be creative with colors, patterns, and embellishments!
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Cut out the doll
Cutting out the doll is a crucial step in the process of creating a paper doll. Here is a detailed guide to help you achieve a precise and neat cutout:
First, determine the size and pose of your paper doll. A standard paper doll is typically 5 to 6 inches (13 to 15 cm) tall and 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) wide. Drawing your doll in a simple pose, such as standing upright with arms slightly lifted from the sides, will make it easier to dress up. Don't forget to add quotation marks" wings" at the bottom, which can be folded to create a stand for your doll.
Next, draw a dotted line around your doll to serve as a cutting guide. This line will help you cut out the doll neatly. You can use a pencil to draw the outline lightly, making it easier to erase any visible lines later. After finalising the outline, you can add more details, such as hair, feet, and hands.
Now, it's time to cut out your doll. Use a pair of scissors that can make small, precise cuts. Cut as close to the lines as possible without crossing them. Take your time and be careful not to cut off any important details. It's better to cut a bit further away from the lines first and then slowly cut closer in multiple passes.
If you're creating clothing for your doll, you can cut them out as well. Trace the doll's body on a piece of paper and add a tab on the sides or use an adhesive like putty or washi tape to stick the clothes to the doll. You can also add accessories and decorate your doll and its outfits with colouring pencils, markers, paint, crayons, or stickers.
Finally, if you want your paper doll to be more durable, consider laminating it or covering it with transparent contact paper. This will protect your doll from wear and tear and ensure it lasts longer.
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Design the dress
To design a wedding dress for a paper doll, you will need the following supplies: two 5" circles of origami paper, a pair of scissors, glue tape, a ruler, a pencil, a paper doll, and a piece of parchment paper.
First, measure out the width of your paper doll's waist. Then, measure and make a cutting line for the waist towards the tip of the dress bottom. Make the cutting line about 1/16" wider than the paper doll's waist. Cut the tip off, and set it aside.
Next, take the second circle and fold it in half horizontally, creating a sharp crease. Then, fold it in half again vertically, also creating a sharp crease. Unfold the circle and cut out one of the quarters. Cut the quarter slice in half, and then take one of the halves and cut it in half again. Set one piece aside.
At this point, you can create a template using the last three steps. There are three options to create the bodice of the dress: create a cutting template, fold the bodice in half and then cut out the curved top, or cut out the curved top freehand without a template or folding.
Now you can start to design the dress itself. Consider the style of the dress—will it be a box pleat, scalloped edge, or pleated design? Take one of your circles and place it right-side up. Fold the circle so that the centre top edge ends up 3/4" to 1" from the centre bottom edge. Create a sharp crease by running your nail along the fold. Repeat this process with the other circle.
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Cut out the dress
To cut out the dress for your paper doll, you'll need to start with the basic design. You can draw any form you like, even a puppy! Tape tracing paper over your doll and sketch the basic outline of the dress, conforming to the shape of your doll. You can add or change details later, but for now, get the outline and proportions right. If you're adding accessories, ensure they are also proportionate to your paper doll.
Next, you'll need to measure the width of your paper doll's waist. Place a cutting line for the waist towards the tip of the dress bottom, making it about 1/16th" wider than the paper doll waist. Cut the tip off. Take another piece of paper and fold it in half horizontally, then vertically, creating sharp creases. Unfold and cut out one of the quarters, then cut this slice in half. Take one of these half pieces and cut it in half again. Now you can create a template using these last few steps. You have a few options for creating the bodice of the dress: use the template, fold the bodice in half and cut out the curved top, or simply cut out the curved top without a template or folding if you're confident in your eye-balling skills!
Now, you can transfer your design to a clean sheet of paper for detailing and finishing before cutting it out. Choose a heavyweight paper so your doll will stand up on its own. Don't forget to add tabs to the sides of the dress, which you can use to fold over the doll to hold the dress in place. Alternatively, you can cut out the clothing and use a slightly sticky adhesive to attach it to your doll. Materials like putty, the back of a Post-It note, or washi tape will provide just enough stickiness to keep the dress in place without damaging the doll.
Finally, when you're happy with your dress design, it's time to cut it out. Use a pair of scissors that can make small, precise cuts, and cut as close to the lines as you can without cutting over them. For very detailed pieces, it can help to cut around them without going too close on the first pass. Once you've released the piece from the whole sheet, it will be easier to manoeuvre and cut closer. Take your time and cut slowly, notching out tight spaces.
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Attach the dress to the doll
Now that you have designed your wedding dress, it's time to attach it to your paper doll. Here is a detailed, step-by-step guide:
Firstly, ensure that you have designed the dress with tabs on the sides. These tabs will be used to fold over the doll and secure the dress in place. If you prefer not to use tabs, you can cut out the clothing and use a slightly sticky adhesive. Materials like putty, the back of a Post-It note, or washi tape will provide the right amount of stickiness to attach the dress without damaging the doll.
Next, carefully cut out your wedding dress design. Take your time with this step, especially if your dress has intricate details. Cut around the outline of the dress, and then slowly cut closer to the details, being careful not to cut off any important elements.
Now, you are ready to attach the dress to your paper doll. If using tabs, fold the tabs over the paper doll and secure them in place. Ensure that the dress fits snugly against the doll's body. If using an adhesive, carefully apply a small amount to the back of the dress, and then gently press it onto the paper doll, smoothing out any air bubbles.
Finally, stand back and admire your handiwork! Your paper doll is now dressed in a beautiful wedding dress, ready to walk down the aisle. You can also add accessories, such as a veil, shoes, and a bouquet, to complete the bridal look.
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Frequently asked questions
First, decide on the height of your paper doll and sketch the doll form, ensuring it is in a pose that will be easy to lay outfits over.
Measure the width of your paper doll's waist and place a cutting line for the waist towards the tip of the dress bottom. Cut the tip off and set it aside. Take another piece of paper and fold it in half horizontally and vertically to create sharp creases. Cut out one of the quarters, then cut the quarter slice in half. You can now create a template for the bodice of the dress.
A standard paper doll is generally 5 to 6 inches (13 to 15 cm) tall and 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) wide. Use a thicker piece of paper, such as cardstock, which has a weight of 80-110 lb. (120-200 gsm).
You will need two 5" circles of origami paper, a pair of scissors, glue tape, a ruler, a pencil, a piece of parchment paper, and something to make sharp creases like your fingernail.
To protect your paper doll from wear and tear, you can laminate your drawing or cover the front with a sheet of transparent self-adhesive contact paper. This will make the doll more durable.
