Welcome to the wonderful world of origami clothes! If you’re looking for a fun, creative activity that requires nothing more than paper and patience, you’ve come to the right place.
This comprehensive guide features over 20 easy-to-follow tutorials for creating paper garments and accessories that range from simple dresses to elaborate crowns and hats.
Whether you’re a parent searching for rainy day activities for your kids, a teacher planning classroom crafts, or just an origami enthusiast wanting to expand your repertoire, these step-by-step instructions make paper folding accessible to everyone.
Get ready to fold your way through an entire paper wardrobe!
1. Easy Origami Dress
Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Let’s start our origami journey with a delightfully simple dress that’s perfect for beginners.
Using just a 15×15cm square paper, you can create this charming short-sleeve dress in only 13 steps. The elegant design features cute little sleeves and a flared skirt that gives it a playful, feminine touch.
2. Origami Dress
Folding time: 8 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Moving up slightly in complexity, our second origami dress offers a more sophisticated silhouette with its fitted waist and pleated skirt.
Still using the standard 15×15cm square paper, this elegant creation requires 19 steps to complete but rewards your extra effort with truly stunning results.
The waistline creates a flattering hourglass shape while the carefully folded pleats give the skirt delightful movement and dimension. Perfect for those who’ve mastered our first dress and are ready for something more challenging! This design looks particularly striking in two-toned or patterned paper that highlights the intricate folds.
3. Origami Money Dress
Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: A Dollar Bill
Difficulty: Easy
Looking for a unique way to give a cash gift? This money origami dress transforms an ordinary dollar bill into a fashionable miniature garment with a flattering cinched waist.
What makes this project particularly special is that it works with the exact dimensions of standard currency—no cutting or trimming required! The finished piece maintains the integrity of the bill while creating an impressive piece of functional art.
4. Origami Overalls
Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Ready for something fun and different?
These origami overalls are super quick to make with just 10 steps using a 15×15cm square paper. They look just like those classic worker overalls with straps going over the shoulders. Kids particularly love these because they’re simple enough to fold without getting frustrated.
The finished overalls make cute bookmarks or decorations for craft projects. You can use blue paper for that classic denim look or try different colors for a more playful style.
5. Origami Shirt
Folding time: 10 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy
This classic origami shirt is one of our most popular designs. Using a 15×15cm square paper and just 17 steps, you’ll create a neat, well-structured shirt that looks surprisingly realistic.
The crisp folds give it a tailored appearance that’s perfect for Father’s Day cards or office decorations.
Try using patterned paper to create the look of a Hawaiian shirt or stick with solid colors for a more formal style. The finished shirt sits flat enough to include in greeting cards but has enough dimension to stand as a decoration.
6. Dollar Bill Origami Shirt and Tie
Folding time: 10 minutes
Paper: A Dollar Bill
Difficulty: Easy
Transform your dollar bills into stylish origami shirts with ties that showcase the unique design elements of U.S. currency.
This dollar bill fold cleverly incorporates the bill’s printed patterns into the final design, creating a neat and professional-looking miniature garment. The beauty of this project lies in how it preserves the integrity of the bill while transforming it into something completely different.
No cutting or gluing required, this 16-step process results in a sharp-looking shirt and tie combination that maintains perfectly crisp edges and showcases the bill’s intricate details. The finished piece makes for a creative gift, a unique tip for service staff, or an impressive addition to your origami collection.
7. Dollar Bill Origami Pant
Folding time: 15 minutes
Paper: Two Dollar Bill
Difficulty: Easy
Complete your dollar bill wardrobe with these origami pants that perfectly complement the shirt and tie design from our previous tutorial.
We’ve included two folding methods to suit different skill levels. The first version uses straightforward folds that beginners can master quickly, creating simple yet recognizable pants that pair wonderfully with your dollar shirt. For those seeking more of a challenge, our second method offers additional details that create a more realistic and structured appearance.
8. Origami Gloves
Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Origami gloves make a charming addition to your paper craft collection, especially during the holiday season. These Santa-style mittens can be created using a 15×15cm square paper for each glove.
The folding process is straightforward but requires attention to detail to achieve the distinctive mitten shape. Remember that hands come in pairs, so when making your second glove, simply reverse the folding directions to create a matching set rather than two left-handed gloves.
9. Origami Santa Boots
Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Complete your Santa-themed origami collection with these adorable Santa boots. Using just a 15×15cm square paper, you can create these festive footwear pieces in only 13 simple steps.
These boots make perfect companions to the Santa mittens and hat, allowing you to craft a complete set of holiday accessories.
10. Easy Origami Crown
Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: 15cm x 15cm
Difficulty: Easy
Feel like royalty with this easy origami crown that transforms a simple piece of paper into a regal headpiece. Using a standard 15×15cm square paper, you can create this impressive crown in just 10 straightforward steps.
This project is perfect for children’s parties, costume play, or adding a touch of majesty to any celebration.
11. Origami Crown with 6 Pieces of Paper
Folding time: 10 minutes
Paper: 7.5cm x 7.5cm / 6
Difficulty: Easy
For a more elaborate royal headpiece, this modular origami crown offers an impressive alternative to the simpler design.
This crown requires six squares of paper, each measuring 7.5×7.5cm, which are folded individually and then assembled into a complete crown. The modular approach creates a sturdier structure with a more intricate appearance that truly captures the essence of a royal crown.
While the small size works well for decorative purposes or doll accessories, I recommend using larger paper if you want to create a wearable crown. Simply scale up your starting squares to achieve a crown that fits comfortably on your head.
12. Origami Money Crown
Folding time: 20 minutes
Paper: Dollar Bill / 15
Difficulty: Easy
Designer: Anastasia Prokuda
Transform your dollar bills into a stylish crown fit for royalty! This money crown is a fun and impressive origami project that uses 15 dollar bills folded and connected to create a wearable crown.
The best part about this design is its flexibility—you can easily adjust the number of bills to fit your head size perfectly. Need a smaller crown? Use fewer bills. Want something more dramatic? Add a few more! This project is perfect for birthday celebrations, graduation parties, or just to make someone feel special.
13. Origami Hats
Ready to top off your origami wardrobe with some stylish headwear? Our collection of origami hats brings you 11 different designs to suit any occasion or costume. From the professional look of an origami nurse hat to the festive charm of an origami Santa hat, these paper creations are both fun to make and impressive to wear.
Each design uses simple materials but creates maximum impact. Perfect for parties, costumes, or just showing off your paper-folding skills!
Conclusion
We hope you’ve enjoyed exploring these origami clothes designs and have found inspiration for your next paper folding project!
Origami clothes make wonderful decorations, thoughtful handmade gifts, and delightful party favors.
We’d love to see your creations if you try any of these designs! Share your photos in the comments below or tag us on social media. Now grab some paper and start folding your fashion-forward paper wardrobe today!