Folding a shirt and tie out of banknotes is a great gift idea that will make the recipient's eyes light up. Folding banknotes is a special form of origami art that originated in Japan. When you wish your work colleague a happy birthday, this folded money gift shows your creative side and makes the gift of money something special. A shirt with a tie made from banknotes will go down really well with friends or family - they will appreciate your efforts and be delighted with your loving design. Folding a shirt with a tie out of banknotes is an art that you can quickly learn with our instructions.

Such a creative money gift is suitable for various occasions: birthdays, graduations, passing exams or even weddings. You can put the folded shirt and tie in a beautiful gift box or insert it into a greetings card.

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Shirt with tie made from banknotes: step-by-step instructions with video, photos and text

To make folding a shirt with a tie from banknotes as easy as possible, we have recorded a video for you. Watch the video first and then use our step-by-step instructions with photos. We've photographed every single step so that you can follow along with ease!

Tip: If you've never folded banknotes before, it's best to practise first. You have two options: Cut paper the same size as the banknotes or buy some play money to practise on. Just like with origami, take your time and work carefully.

Shirt with tie made of banknotes: Step 1
Step 1: Fold the banknote in the middle first. Then fold both sides towards the center. Smooth out the folded edges with your finger so that they are nice and sharp.
Shirt with tie made of banknotes: Step 2
Step 2: Now fold the corners inwards on one side, just like when making a paper airplane. Then press the tip first to one side and then to the other. Make sure that the folds are symmetrical.
Shirt with tie made of banknotes: Step 3
Step 3: Form the tie from the protruding tip by folding it downwards and shaping it. Then turn the money shirt inside out.
Shirt with tie made of banknotes: Step 4
Step 4: Fold the top edge of the banknote inwards by about 3 mm. This will be the neat finish of the collar. Then carefully shape the shirt collar and secure it to the shirt. Finally, smooth out all the folded edges again.
Fold shirt with tie made of banknotes: Instructions with photos and video

Shirt with tie made from banknotes: Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to follow our instructions! We hope you enjoyed folding them and that your napkins turned out beautifully. You can find lots more creative instructions in our napkin folding category - take a look! If you enjoyed folding, discover our other exciting folding instructions: Learn how to fold banknotes artfully, try your hand at child's play origami or make a cool paper airplane.

Have fun decorating!

Fold shirt and tie made of banknotes: Instructions with photos and video

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Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.