DIY Shirt and Tie Gift Bag

Turn a simple sheet of paper into the perfect Father’s Day gift wrap with this DIY shirt and tie gift bag! It’s a clever and thoughtful way to present small treats or gift cards and makes a great craft for kids to make.

Whether you’re wrapping up dad’s favorite snacks, a little gadget, or a heartfelt card, this fun paper folding project makes the presentation as special as the gift itself.

A blue folded origami shirt with a red ribbon tie from skip to my lou — DIY shirt and tie gift bag made from paper with a ribbon tie – perfect Father’s Day gift wrap idea kids can make

Related: You can use the same folding technique to create an adorable shirt and tie card too! Just use cardstock and keep the base flat instead of forming a bag. It’s a perfect companion project if you want to include a handmade card with your gift.

Supplies You’ll Need to Make a Shirt and Tie Gift Bag

You only need a few simple materials to create this DIY gift wrap:

One sheet of letter-size paper (use patterned paper for fun shirts)
Ribbon or paper strip for the tie
Scissors
Tape or glue
Optional: gift tag, marker for buttons, printable accents

How to Make a Gift Bag That Looks Like a Shirt with a Tie

This paper craft is perfect for turning even a small gift into something big on charm. From printed paper to classic stripes, you can personalize your “shirt” to match the occasion.

Video: How To Fold An Easy Origami Shirt and Tie

How to Fold a Shirt Bag Step by Step

This paper craft is perfect for turning even a small gift into something big on charm. From printed paper to classic stripes, you can personalize your “shirt” to match Dad’s style.

As far as gift ideas go, I think this is the perfect fun origami DIY project for Father’s Day. What could be better than handing dad (or anyone) the cutest origami shirt bag with a special treat inside? Really, this cute DIY shirt gift bag is perfect for birthdays and other party favors and gifts.

Once you’ve found the perfect paper for your origami shirt and tie, you can start the first fold on the paper shirt. The tie shape itself is formed later, using a piece of ribbon.

Remember to watch the video if you aren’t sure what the images are showing you to do.

A blue letter sized piece of paper is the starting point for the origami shirt and tie. — Start with an letter-size piece of paper. This can be adjusted for what size you want the bag to be.

Blue paper folded in half and stuck with clear tape on one side. — Fold the paper in half and stick the open side closed with clear tape.

Step 1:

Start by folding your piece of paper in half, forming a center crease. Use the clear tap to secure the flap on the open side.

A small section of the bottom part of the paper is folded upwards. — Now a small section of the bottom piece.

The bottom section is unfolded and a pocket opened. — Open a pocket in the bottom section.

Step 2: Fold the bottom of the paper upwards, as shown in the images above, and then open a small pocket. Starting on the left, push in the center of the paper on a downwards angle.

The left and right hand sides of the bottom section of the origami shirt and tie are flattened. — Flatten the left and right-hand sides.

The bottom and top parts of this lower section of the origami shirt and tie are folded over.

Step 3: Flatten the paper on the left-hand side as shown in the images above, and then do the same on the right-hand side.

The bottom and top parts of this lower section of the origami shirt and tie are stuck with clear tape. — Secure it using clear tape.

Step 4: Fold the top edge of the top point over, and do the same with the bottom edge. Stick them down using clear tape.

A small section of the left and right hand sides of the origami shirt and tie are folded over. — Fold the left and right-hand sides over.

The top part of the lower section is folded over the botom part to form the lower portion of the origami shirt and tie. — From the lower section, fold the top part over the bottom part.

The paper for the origami shirt and tie is then flattened once again. — Flatten the paper.

Step 5: Fold both the left side and right side in as shown in the first image above, and then open up the folds while tucking the top part of the bottom section over and flatten out the paper.

A hand is placed in the top opening to form a rectangular box shape for the origami shirt and tie. — Open the paper to form a rectangular box shape.

Step 6: Turn the paper upside down or sideways to insert your hand and open up a rectangular box-type shape as seen in the image above.

The crease lines on the sides of the origmai shirt and tie are tucked inwards. — Tuck the crease lines inwards on the sides.

The paper for the origami shirt and tie is once again flattened. — Flatten once again.

Step 7: Tuck the crease lines in the sides inwards and push the paper flat again, as shown in the images above. If this is not clear, be sure to watch the video to see exactly how it’s done.

The ribbon that forms the tie for the origami shirt is placed just below the top of the paper. — Place the ribbon at the top of the paper.

The top of the paper is folded over the ribbon. — Fold the top over.

Step 9: Take the ribbon, place it as shown in the images above, and fold the top piece of paper over.

A small section of the paper is cut on the left below the top fold holding the ribbon for the tie. — Use a pair of scissors to cut on the left.

A small section of the paper is cut on the right, below the top fold holding the ribbon for the tie. — And the right.

Step 10: Using your scissors, cut two short incisions on the left and right-hand sides of the paper just below the top fold.

Glue is added to the top right section of paper above where the cut was made. — Add glue to the top right.

Glue is added to the top left section of paper above where the cut was made. — And the top left.

Step 11: Add glue to the top left and right corners.

The glued sections are folded over to form the collars of the origami shirt and tie. — Fold the collars.

Step 12: Fold the top left and right sections where you cut them originally to form the shirt’s collar.

A knot is made in the ribbon to form the tie. — Make a knot to form the tie.

The tie is finished by cutting V-shape at the bottom of the ribbon. — Cut a V at the bottom of the ribbon to finish the tie.

Step 13: Knot the tie near the top and cut the ribbon into a V-shape at the bottom.

The origami shirt and tie is now finished. — Step-by-step paper folding tutorial to make a shirt and tie gift bag – fun Father’s Day craft using just paper and ribbon

And there you have it—the perfect origami shirt and tie! Turn a simple sheet of paper into the perfect Father’s Day gift wrap with this DIY shirt and tie gift bag! It’s a clever and thoughtful way to present small treats or gift cards and makes a great craft for kids. Whether you’re celebrating Dad, Grandpa, or someone special, this handmade touch adds heart to your gift and is sure to bring a smile. And the best part? With different colors and patterns, this shirt bag works beautifully for birthdays, retirements, or any occasion worth celebrating!

More Fun Father’s Day Crafts to Make at Home

Here are some other fun and free Father’s Day crafts to make Dad feel extra loved:

Free Printable Father’s Day Cards
Choose from heartfelt or funny designs.
Bottle Tags – Funny and Free
Wrap up Dad’s favorite soda, beer, or cold brew with a printable tag that brings a laugh.
Dad Portrait with Origami Money Bow Tie
Let the kids draw Dad and dress him up with a folded dollar-bill bow tie.
Father’s Day Coloring Page
A sweet printable page kids can color and personalize with their favorite things about Dad.
Gooddad Candy Bar Wrappers
Dress up a full-size candy bar with a wrapper that says “you’re the best” in the sweetest way.

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