Are you looking for fun ways to give money? Give dollar bill origami a try! This money origami dress is one of my top picks when I want to give a special gift.

Follow our step-by-step instructions (accompanied by loads of photos), get a US dollar bill – a fresh dollar bill is best –, and get ready to make a fun dollar origami dress!

Finished result - dollar bill origami dress on top of a purple background - tutorial from kids activities blog — Original and unique gifts usually make the best gifts.

Try this dollar origami shirt for more variety.

Instructions to make a dollar bill origami dress:

Step 1:

Begin with a fresh, crisp bill. Fold it crosswise and then unfold to establish a clean crease.

Dollar bill origami dress - Step 1 - then unfold to create a clean crease. — Let’s fold some magic!

Dollar bill origami dress - Step 1 - now unfold for neat folds. — These are the first steps to creating a fun origami dress.

Step 2:

Fold the top and bottom edges towards the crease, then unfold for neat folds.

Step 3:

Fold the bill in half lengthwise to create the central line for the dress.

Step 4:

Carefully fold the top left corner to create a clear crease, then unfold for the next steps.

Dollar bill origami dress - Step 4 - then unfold for the next steps. — Now unfold the last fold.

Step 5:

Rotate the bill until the fold sits at the top, with the free edges at the bottom. Fold the right side edge of the top layer along the marked creases and press it flat.

Step 6:

Repeat the same fold for the left side, then flip the bill over for the next steps.

Step 7:

Fold up the bottom edge of the top layer to determine the length of your dress.

Step 8:

Craft the top part of the dress by folding the top corners down as demonstrated.

Step 9:

Perfect the dress’s appearance by folding the tips down again.

Step 10:

Flip the bill over to complete your stylish craft.

Step 11:

Ta-da! Your origami dress is now ready for any special occasion.

Yield: 1

Dollar Bill Origami Dress

Make a cute origami dress using one dollar bill!

Active Time 8 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $1

Materials

1 one-dollar-bill

Instructions

Begin with a fresh, crisp bill. Fold it crosswise and then unfold to establish a clean crease.
Fold the top and bottom edges towards the crease, then unfold for neat folds.
Fold the bill in half lengthwise to create the central line for the dress.
Carefully fold the top left corner to create a clear crease, then unfold for the next steps.
Rotate the bill until the fold sits at the top, with the free edges at the bottom. Fold the right side edge of the top layer along the marked creases and press it flat.
Repeat the same fold for the left side, then flip the bill over for the next steps.
Fold up the bottom edge of the top layer to determine the length of your dress.
Craft the top part of the dress by folding the top corners down as demonstrated.
Perfect the dress’s appearance by folding the tips down again.
Flip the bill over to complete your stylish craft.
Ta-da! Your origami dress is now ready for any special occasion.

Notes

For younger children who are prone to lose their gifts, you can use fake money.

If you have younger children trying this tutorial, you can make it easier by giving them bills with prefolded lines. Prefolded bills will make it easier for kids to experiment with.

Using a fresh, crisp dollar bill of the right size is very important for precise folds.

Practice with regular origami paper before attempting it with bills.

Tips:

You can use fake money for younger children prone to losing their gifts.
If younger children are trying this tutorial, you can make it easier by giving them bills with prefolded lines.
Using a fresh, crisp dollar bill of the right size is very important for precise folds.
Practice with regular origami paper before attempting it with bills.

This dollar bill origami dress is a fun and creative way to give cash gifts for birthdays, weddings, or as part of gift baskets. With simple steps and a touch of creativity, transform small items like a dollar bill into a practical gift that’s sure to impress!