Cracking The Code on the “Right Way” to Fold
Make folding effortless with this guide to getting it right from Organizing Expert Lindsay Whisen.
The “Right Way” to Fold
Folding is all about taking something big and making it as small as possible, as quickly and painlessly as possible.
The rational way to achieve that is “half-it, half-it, half-it, half-it”.
Fitted Bed Sheet
Folding Instructions:
- Get your 2 pointer fingers in 2 corner nooks that are far apart
- Finger tips together
- Flip over over one side
- Nest the fabrics together
- Nest the other two 2 corner nooks
- Get your 2 pointer fingers in 2 nested corner nooks
- Finger tips together
- Flip over over one side
- Nest them as you can
- Lay flat to find the rectangle/square
- Half-it, half-it, half-it
Other Options:
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- Throw it over a hanger
- Stuff it in a designated bin
Towels
Folding Options Instruction:
- Half-it, half-it, half-it, half-it
- Half-it, half-it, half-it, third-it
- Half-it, half-it, half-it, roll it
- Third-it, Third-it (for hanging over a towel rod)
Takeaways:
- You have to ask yourself “where do you store it?” Because the place you are setting it determines the size you have to make it.
Are they in a deep/shallow storage closet?
Are the towels part of decor?
T-Shirts
Folding Instructions:
- Half-it, half-it, half-it, half-it
- Third-it, third-it, half-it
- Hang it
- Toss or Lay
Takeaways: