Easy and Simple Origami - Shirt

To create this easy and simple origami shirt or blouse using Paper Dienamics plaids papers, you will need the items below.
Items needed:
- Scissors- We like these- Click Here
- Glue- This is a good one - Click Here
- Paper or Card stock- We like patterned papers like these
- Ribbon and Gems for embellishment- Find these here
Instructions
Step 1-
Take your patterned paper and cut down to an A5 (5.83 x 8.27 in) size - or if making a large card, leave slightly larger.
Step 2-
Fold down the centre of your paper as shown
Step 3-


Un-fold your paper and then re-fold both the left and right edges to the centre fold as shown
Step 4-


From around half way down, create lapels on both sides as shown
Step 5-


Cut into the lapels on both sides as shown about 2cm from the top (this creates your sleeves)
Step 6-

Re-fold the bottom half of the sleeves back to the centre
Step 7-

Fold the bottom of the shirt up so that there is a 1cm overhang at the top
Step 8-


Cut into the overhang on both sides about 5mm. Be careful not to cut too far as this is the collar for your shirt!
Step 9-

Fold the two overhang sections towards the centre of the shirt to create a collar. (you may wish to add a ribbon tie here)
Step 10-

If you have added a tie, you may wish to add a little glue to the underside of your collar to keep it in place.
Step 11-

The finished shirt! Add any embellishments to your shirt such as gem buttons or even a paper pocket!
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