Having creases or wrinkles on clothes packed in bags or suitcases is one of the drawbacks and unwanted things when traveling. Apart from folding clothes into a square and stacking them, there are other alternatives for organizing your clothes in a suitcase if you're going out, such as rolling them up individually or combining them into a pack. See step 1 below to learn how to fold clothes for travel.
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Method 1 of 3: Roll Up Clothes
Step 1. Use the rolling method
This method can reduce wrinkles and save space. The US military soldiers used to use this technique. This is a great way to fit more stuff into your bag, especially if you want to reduce your load.
- This method is especially suitable for shorts, socks, synthetic jerseys and tank tops, some pajamas and sweaters.
- The key to making this method work is to smooth the surface of the garment as it rolls.
Step 2. Fold the jeans in half lengthwise (vertical)
Make sure that the surface of the jeans is smooth. Start rolling the genie from the bottom. It's a good idea to start with jeans and larger clothes so you can put them in your bag first.
Step 3. Roll up your t-shirt
Spread the shirt upside down (face down) on a flat surface. Fold the sleeves back into the body of the shirt. Make sure you smooth out the wrinkles. Fold the shirt lengthwise vertically once before rolling it up.
Step 4. Fold the long sleeve shirt
Extend the shirt upside down. Fold the arms back horizontally (so that they are straight out to the sides) and then fold them down again so that the wrists almost touch the bottom of the shirt and one side of each sleeve is parallel to or coincides with the sides of the shirt body. After that fold once vertically and start rolling from the bottom of the shirt.
For a fine shirt, smooth the surface and fold it so that the shoulders are almost touching. Fold the bottom third up, then fold the top third down so the two folds overlap. Turn and grind. Insert your hand between the folds and smooth out any wrinkled or dull fabric, if any. Roll from the hem or ends
Step 5. Roll up the skirt, dress and pants of the material
Be sure to smooth the surface of the garment before and while rolling to avoid wrinkles and creases. It's a good idea to place this type of clothing at the bottom of the suitcase because it will be safer (and this type of clothing is usually larger than T-shirts and underwear).
- For good pants, lay them out on a flat surface and smooth them so they are free of wrinkles. Fold one leg over the other, folding in half from the bottom end. Puree again. Start rolling from the knee crease.
- Place non-pants (skirt or dress) upside down on a flat surface. Smooth to avoid wrinkles and creases. Fold the garment vertically in half so that one half covers the other half. Puree again. Fold in from the bottom, so that the hem touches the neckline (for dresses). Start rolling from the bottom.
Step 6. Hang up the clothes once you reach your destination
Hanging your clothes (at least the good ones), will ensure that the clothes remain wrinkle-free. Usually clothes that are folded this way get wrinkled just leave them in your bag and you make a mess. Hanging clothes will avoid this problem.
Method 2 of 3: Wrapping Your Clothes In Bundles or Bundles
Step 1. Stack your layers of clothing around a core element to make a bundle, bundle, or wrap
A rectangular long flat organizer bag can serve as this core element. Its size and position on the package depends on the number of clothes you are packing.
Organizer bags are basically just rectangular bags with lots of pockets. This can be a great container for storing small items that can easily get lost in your large bag if you don't collect them and put them in a special bag
Step 2. Make a pillow shape with a small bag or pouch
Put light clothing, such as underwear, socks, swimwear, and laundry bags, into the bag to make a pillow shape. Do not fill the bag too much, because it will make it too bloated.
Step 3. Start stacking clothes around the filled organizer bag
Start with heavier clothing such as a jacket, placing the jacket on a bed or other flat surface. Smooth out the wrinkles on the clothes as you stack them.
Most clothes will be arranged face up. Only the seam jacket should be placed upside down with the sleeves positioned as naturally as possible. This is because there is foam on the shoulders of the special stitched jacket which will wrinkle if you place it face up
Step 4. Extend the skirt or dress over the jacket
Fold the skirt in half vertically. If adding more than 1 skirt / dress, alternating the orientation (ie the direction, facing left and right alternately).
- Follow it up with a button-down long-sleeved shirt and a T-shirt that alternates its orientation up and down. The collar of the shirt should line up with the armpit of the next shirt.
- Add pants (trousers) or drawstrings, alternating the orientation left and right.
- Add sweaters or knitwear, alternating their orientation up and down. Place the shorts on the top layer.
Step 5. Place the organizer bag in the middle of the pile of clothes
Try to straighten the edges with the shirt collar and skirt waist. This is to ensure that these clothes packs don't fall apart when you put them in your suitcase.
Step 6. Wrap and tuck the trouser leg into the pack
Wrap clothes tightly to avoid wrinkles, but don't stretch the clothes. Wrap the sleeves and bottom of each shirt or sweater around the bag. Tuck long sleeves around and under the bag.
Step 7. Place this bundle of clothes in your suitcase
Secure the bundle in place with your luggage straps. Your bundles and suitcases are ready to go and wrinkle-free.
The only thing that's a bit annoying about this method is that you have to unpack the entire bundle to get the clothes you want to pick up. It's a good idea to hang up your clothes once you get to your destination
Method 3 of 3: Packing Your Shoes
Step 1. Put on the heaviest shoes you want to carry
Your heaviest and biggest shoes are the ones that will cause the most trouble. Just leave them at home (unless you're going somewhere really cold or wet) or just wear them when you're out and about.
Step 2. Use a shoe bag or pouch
A shoe bag or pocket can separate your shoes from your clothes, preventing them from soiling your clothes. If you put your shoes at the bottom of your suitcase, chances are they will stay safe and unobtrusive.
Step 3. Fill the shoe with the sock
Don't waste space on the inside of your shoe. Stuff them with socks, or place small, fragile items inside. Many people forget that the inside of their shoes is a waste of space.
You can also bring shoes that you don't like or old shoes that you want to retire. Then you can leave it there when you pack to go home
Step 4. Tie the shoes on the outside of your bag
This isn't particularly great if you have to go through checkpoints or check-in baggage when you're getting on a plane, but it's a great way to save space if you're traveling with a backpack or backpack or using other types of transportation.
Try tying your shoes so they don't hit or hit you (or anyone else!) as you walk
Tips
- Store delicate items, such as underwear or lingerie, in a perforated nylon laundry bag (or a bag for a washing machine). The pocket's mesh material will also allow security checkers to see inside the bag without needing to hold onto your underwear.
- Always place your pajamas in the most accessible places.
- Consider sharing the load with your friends if possible. Pack half your stuff in their suitcase and the other half in yours. This way, if your bag goes missing, you won't be completely unlucky and lose your clothes.
- It's a great idea to pack into one outfit that you'll be wearing together.
- Stack a few t-shirts and then roll them together to reduce creases.
- If your clothes are still wrinkled after reaching their destination, you can hang them in the bathroom and turn on the hot water. The steam will smooth out wrinkled clothes.
- Pack the shoes later; put it on top of other things in your suitcase.
Warning
- Avoid carrying thick clothes. Opt for stacking or layering clothes (bring a few sweaters instead of a heavy jacket). Thermal t-shirts and long underwear can help you avoid carrying a heavy jacket into cold climates.
- Try to avoid rubber bands to secure the roll of clothes as they will leave streaks on your clothes under pressure. You can use tape or packing boxes.
- Avoid carrying lots of shoes in a suitcase; be more selective when choosing the shoes you want to carry.
