Origami · Paper Dienamics · Plaids · Sep 30, 2020

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:

Step 1-

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-

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!