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Looking for a creative way to gift money? Let’s learn how to use dollar bills to make dollar bill origami pants for birthdays, graduations, and other celebrations. In 9 simple steps, you can make dollar bill pants in a fun and easy way.

Finished result - dollar bill origami pants on top of a blue background - tutorial from kids activities blog — Let’s make a pair of pants using a dollar bill!

Fold a Dollar Bill Into Origami Pants

Our money origami pants tutorial is a fun craft for kids of all ages. If you or your kids have experience folding origami, the first steps will be really easy.

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The best part is that even if this is your first time, the steps are still very easy as long as you follow the photo instructions.

Tip: Make a money origami shirt to go with this pair of pants!

Instructions for Dollar Bill Pants Origami

Step 1:

Take a crisp dollar bill and fold it in half lengthwise and then crosswise. Gently unfold to create a neat crease.

Dollar bill origami pants - Step 1 - fold it in half lengthwise and then crosswise. — Let’s craft a fun origami.

Dollar bill origami pants - Step 1 -unfold — Now unfold.

"Dollar bill origami pants - Step 1 - fold it in crosswise. — Now fold crosswise.

Dollar bill origami pants - Step 1 - Gently unfold to create a neat crease. — Unfold to prepare for the next steps.

Step 2:

Bring the top and bottom edges forward towards the center crease formed in the previous step.

Step 3:

For the next step, fold the bill lengthwise following the indicated lines.

Step 4:

Rotate the figure so that the fold from the previous step is at the bottom, with the free edges at the top.

Step 5:

Fold the bottom left corner up, then unfold it to create a crease. Use this crease to tuck the corner neatly between both layers of the bill. Repeat with the lower right corner.

Dollar bill origami pants - Step 5 - Fold the bottom left corner up, then unfold it to create a crease. Use this crease to tuck the corner neatly between both layers of the bill. Repeat with the lower right corner. — Tuck in the corner and fold on the other side

Step 6:

Fold the top layer down, leaving a triangular flap underneath. Flip the shape over and repeat this step on the other side of the bill.

Step 7:

Fold the top layer in half, ensuring both sides are symmetrical. Flip the figure and repeat this fold on the other side.

Step 8:

Voila! Your stylish dollar bill origami pants are ready to display.

Yield: 1

Dollar Bill Origami Pants

Make stylish and fun dollar bill origami pants with one dollar bill!

Active Time 9 minutes

Total Time 9 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $1

Materials

One dollar bill.

Instructions

Take a crisp dollar bill and fold it in half lengthwise and then crosswise. Gently unfold to create a neat crease.
Bring the top and bottom edges forward towards the center crease formed in the previous step.
For the next step, fold the bill lengthwise following the indicated lines.
Rotate the figure so that the fold from the previous step is at the bottom, with the free edges at the top.
Fold the bottom left corner up, then unfold it to create a crease. Use this crease to tuck the corner neatly between both layers of the bill. Repeat with the lower right corner.
Fold the top layer down, leaving a triangular flap underneath. Flip the shape over and repeat this step on the other side of the bill.
Fold the top layer in half, ensuring both sides are symmetrical. Flip the figure and repeat this fold on the other side.
Voila! Your stylish dollar bill origami pants are ready to display.

Crafting your own dollar bill origami pants is an easy and enjoyable way to add a touch of creativity to your day. Explore the best ways to fold and create these miniature garments, turning a simple dollar bill into a work of art!