Welcome to the Busy Busy Learning Iris Folding Pattern Library. Here you’ll find all of my free iris folding patterns, templates and tutorials in one place. New designs are added regularly, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back for the latest downloads.
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Iris Folding Patterns
If you see a pattern that says coming soon or the download is below it, it means it doesn’t have a post of its own; you can download the file from here. Otherwise you will be taken to that pattern by clicking on the buttons or images. Video Tutorial buttons will take you to my YouTube channel.
Beginner Iris Folding Patterns
Beginner patterns have simple apertures to cut and simple patterns to follow.
Simple Square
A versatile beginner project. Once you master this one there are so many ways to adapt.
Seascape
Another simple iris folding pattern perfect for utilising small scraps of paper.
Landscape
A new scape. Use seascape instructions and pattern download below.
Download: Iris Folding Landscape here ⬇️Downloaded 5799 times
Intermediate Iris Folding Patterns
Intermediate patterns have more intricate outlines to cut out but the patterns are usually straight forward.
Chick
I love this plucky chick who is a perfect make for the Spring or alter the colours for Thanksgiving.
Bunny Rabbit
A small variation on the square pattern that brings a cute bunny to life.
Stained Window
A stained glass window to brighten your day.
Rainbow Archway
A fun design that you can take in whatever colour direction you would lik.
Download: Rainbow Archway here ⬇️Downloaded 2251 times Download: Rainbow Archway Outline here ⬇️
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Robin/ Bird
Such a cutie – simple pattern but a little more challenging to cut if you’re using a craft knife.
Owl
A cute little wonky owl to bring a little smile to someone’s face.
Heart
My very first attempt at making my own pattern.
Download: Heart Pattern here ⬇️Downloaded 3648 times Download: Heart Colours here ⬇️
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Sun/ flower
A sun, flower or sunflower depending upon how you choose the colours.
Advanced Iris Folding Patterns
Advanced patterns usually have more intricate designs to cut out – often best done using a cutting machine – although I have cut most of these by hand at some point (with a lot of patience). Designs may be more fiddly with smaller parts and areas where you need to be very careful where you add tape. I’ve usually added guidance for more tricky parts on the pattern or blog post.
Otters
One of my favourite iris folding designs – this cute otter pairing.
Lantern
An intricate design that’s worth the extra effort!
Create Your Own
Using a square pattern create your own designs.
Bee
Simple shape design but a little fiddly on the wings.
Christmas Tree
Oh Christmas Tree – can be a little fiddly to line up the sides.
Download: Oh Christmas Tree Iris Folding Pattern here ⬇️Downloaded 8174 times Download: Oh Christmas Tree Outline here ⬇️
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