There are many people who have a tendency to leave their freshly washed clothes lying on the floor, on the bed, or hanging on the back of a chair. Learning to fold your clothes properly will help you keep them wrinkle-free and keep your room clean and tidy! You want to know how to fold clothes properly? Here are the steps!
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Method 1 of 4: Folding Shirts
Step 1. Use the simplest method
This is one of the easiest ways to fold a shirt. This method works best for short-sleeved shirts, but it can also be used for long-sleeved shirts. Start by laying out the shirt on a flat surface with the front facing up.
- Fold in half vertically with the sleeves together.
- Fold the sleeves back toward the shirt.
- Fold it horizontally, so that the hem of the shirt touches the neck.
- Flatten the shirt. This step is optional but will make the shirt neater.
Step 2. Try the methods most commonly used in clothing retail stores
This one takes a little practice to get right, but it will make it easier to tell the difference between shirts (especially if you have a lot of shirts that look alike).
- Start by holding the shoulder of the shirt between your index and thumb in front of you.
- Use the rest of your fingers to fold the sides and arms back.
- Fold the shirt in half horizontally, so that the bottom edge of the shirt touches the neck.
- Smooth out the folds.
Method 2 of 4: Folding Trousers
Step 1. Fold the pants without pleats
These can be any type of pants from jeans to khakis. To start this method, hold the pants that will be folded in front of you. Then fold the pants vertically, so the folded legs are joined together, with pockets on the outside.
Fold the legs up to the top of the pocket or about 5-7.5 cm below the waist if there are no pockets
Step 2. Fold the pants with the pleats
Fold your pants so that the crease, not the seam, is at the front/edge. Start by holding the pants by the buttons, then stretch the waist to the sides. Make sure the crease is at the front/edge.
- Smooth the surface of the pants leg with your hands, and fold it in half at the knees so that the bottom of the pants touches the waist.
- Fold the knee back up. Make up.
Method 3 of 4: Folding Skirts and Dresses
Step 1. Fold in half horizontally
While it's best to hang skirts and dresses, you can still fold them especially if you want to travel (see how to fold clothes for traveling).
Extend your skirt or dress with the front facing up. Then fold the bottom hem of the skirt or dress to the waist (for a skirt) or to the neck (for a dress)
Step 2. Fold in half again from side to side (vertically)
The bottom hem of the skirt/dress and the front of the collar should be in the inner crease. At this point the fold will be rectangular.
Step 3. Final fold
You will fold down horizontally so that you get the final square of the fold.
Method 4 of 4: Folding Clothes For Travel
Step 1. Use the rolling method
The rolling method can help you to minimize creases or wrinkles and save space in your bag or suitcase when you travel. You can also fit more clothes or items in your bag if you use this method. This method applies to all types of clothing.
- Fold the jeans in half vertically. Roll the jeans from the bottom hem to the waist.
- Place the shirt on a flat surface with the front facing down. Fold the sleeves back into the body of the shirt. Fold the shirt vertically once before starting to roll it up.
- For long-sleeved shirts, place the shirt with the front facing down. Then fold the sleeves back (still sideways) and fold them back down in an oblique crease so that the wrists almost touch the bottom of the shirt and the sides of the sleeves are parallel to the sides of the shirt. Fold in half once vertically, and begin to roll up from the bottom hem of the shirt.
- For fine trousers, lay them out on a flat surface, then smooth with a hand stroke so they are free of wrinkles. Then fold one leg over the other, and fold both ankles to the waist. Puree again. Then start rolling from the bottom crease (the knee).
- For skirts and dresses, lay them out on a flat surface with the front facing down. Smooth and smooth to avoid the fabric clumping. Fold two garments vertically. Puree again. Fold in from the bottom, so that the bottom edge of the garment touches the neck. Start rolling from the bottom.
Step 2. Stack some of your clothes to fill the pockets
You'll want to use an organizer pouch, which is a flat rectangular container used to carry small items like combs, makeup, or jewelry that you don't want to lose in your bag. To make this bag shaped like a pillow, then put in soft items such as clothes, socks, swimwear and laundry bags.
- Start piling heavy items (like jackets) at the bottom. Most of the clothes will be placed face up. Only the jacket should face down (face down) with the sleeves positioned as naturally as possible. Stack the skirt or dress on top of the jacket. Fold each skirt in half vertically. Each skirt should point alternately right and left (because the waist of the skirt tends to be narrower, so it must be alternated so that the end result is even.
- Continue with long-sleeved shirts (buttons) and t-shirts, alternating up and down directions. The collar of the shirt should be in line with the armpit of the next shirt. Add pants or trousers, alternating left and right. Add sweaters or knitwear, alternating up and down. Shorts should be put on top.
- Place the pocket in the center of the pile and align the ends with the shirt collar and skirt waistband.
- Wrap and tuck the leg of the trousers around the pile of clothes. Wrap clothes tightly to avoid wrinkles but don't tug at clothes. Tuck the sleeves and bottom of each shirt or sweater over the edge of the pocket. Tuck long sleeves at the edges and bottom of the organizer pockets. Now, place your bundle in the suitcase.
Tips
- If you don't want your clothes to wrinkle, take them out of the dryer before they're completely dry and then hang them on hangers.
- For a bra, fold it in half and fold the straps under the cup or hollow of the bra. You can also hang it on a hanger, with one bra cup on one side of the hanger. This way the bra won't take up too much space and is easier to pick up.
- Do not leave long-sleeved shirts in a folded state for too long because the shirts will wrinkle or wrinkle quickly.
- Simply fold two underwear or boxer shorts and place them in a drawer.
- Don't leave your pants in the basket for too long, as they get wrinkled or wrinkled quickly.
