Transform a regular one-dollar bill into a miniature dress using origami techniques. This design features short sleeves, a playful collar, and a puffy skirt, just like the dress in a dollhouse closet. The original lines and numbers on the bill are creatively transformed into a lace-like pattern, adding to its charm.
If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.
- Folding time: 5 minutes
- Paper: A Dollar Bill
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Prepare a one-dollar bill to fold a lovely origami dress. A slightly new bill would be better.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Fold the bill in half vertically, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 2
Fold it in half horizontally from top to bottom.
Step 3
Fold the left and right edges to align with the vertical crease, crease them well, and unfold them.
Step 4
Flip the bill from left to right.
Step 5
Fold the two vertical creases you made in the previous step to align with the center vertical crease.
Step 6
Fold down the two corners on the top side a little.
Step 7
Fold the top edge of the back layer downward and flatten it.
Step 8
Fold the bottom edge up along the blue dotted line, then fold it back to the bottom side to form a zigzag.
Step 9
Rotate the dollar 90 degrees from right to left, then fold the edge to the right side along the dotted line. Rotate the bill back.
Step 10
Rotate the dollar 90 degrees from left to right, then fold the edge to the right side along the dotted line. Rotate the bill back.
Step 11
Turn the bill over from left to right.
Step 12
Fold the right edge of the top part to the left side, then flatten the resulting corners.
Step 13
Fold the lft edge of the top part to the right side, then flatten the resulting corners.
Step 14
Fold the two corners to the sides along the dotted lines to form the sleeves of the dress, then flip the bill over from left to right, that’s your cute origami dollar bill dress.
What’s Next
If this dollar bill dress arouses your “origami fashion addiction”, you may wish to continue exploring more styles:
The origami navy dress has a fitted silhouette, a v-shaped neckline, and half-long sleeves. It looks super realistic, and you can make it and attach it to a gift for baby girls. If you’re looking for something simpler, the easy origami dress is an excellent choice. It is similar to a nurse dress. It has a lovely wide collar, short sleeves and a lovely white skirt.
Origami Navy Dress
Easy Origami Dress