Sidefold
Sidefold is a folding operation in which a portion of a sheet is folded toward the side along a crease that runs roughly parallel to the edge of the sheet. This creates a side panel or flap that can be used to reduce width, form a pocket, or secure a closure in a craft or packaging context.
In origami and paper crafts, a sidefold refers to folding a portion of the work along a
In packaging and printing, sidefolds are used to produce side panels on brochures, pamphlets, and envelopes.
Technique notes: precise alignment with the edge or corner helps ensure uniform width after folding. In origami
See also: folding, origami, paper craft, bookbinding, envelope design.