Folding clothes: tips and step-by-step instructions
How to fold T-shirts, shirts and other items of clothing
Folding clothes properly will make your wardrobe look tidy and also make sure your clothes avoid becoming creased. We'll show you how to fold your clothes so that you not only save space, but also avoid creases. By following our step-by-step instructions on how to fold clothes your wardrobe will be tidy again in no time at all.
How to fold T-shirts
A neatly folded T-shirt can do wonders for keeping your wardrobe organised. This will allow you to stack your T-shirts neatly on top of each other or sort them into a box. Below we'll show you how to fold T-shirts step by step:
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold a T-shirt
1. First put your T-shirt on a flat smooth surface, such as a table. Turn your T-shirt around so that the back is facing upwards and the front is on the table.
2. Next, make sure your T-shirt is completely flat and doesn’t have any creases in it. Take one side of your T-shirt at the top on the shoulder and at the bottom on the hem. Now fold the side towards the centre.
3. Now repeat step number 2 again, but this time with the other side.
4. Now fold the bottom edge so that it is on the top part of the collar. Make sure that there are no creases.
5. Turn your T-shirt around and put it away in your wardrobe.
6. If you would like to save space, you can fold your T-shirt in half again.
How to fold shirts & blouses
Blouses and shirts are indispensable classics, but they can easily become creased. It is recommended to keep them hung up on a hanger. However, if you don’t have enough space on your wardrobe rail or in your suitcase if you are packing to go away on holiday, you can fold blouses and shirts as described below:
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold blouses & shirts
Start by putting your shirt or blouse on a flat surface. Before starting, make sure that all the buttons have been fastened.
Now, turn your shirt around so that the back is facing you and the sleeves are spread out. Double check that the shirt doesn’t have any creases before folding it. To do this, first smooth out the sides and then the collar and the hem.
Take one of the sleeves and the hem and fold the side towards the middle. The crease that is created should be approx. 5 cm in front of the shirt collar. Smooth out the folded side.
Fold the sleeve of the folded side and fold it downwards along the sleeve seam. The edge of the sleeve should now run parallel to the straight folded edge of the shirt.
Now repeat steps number 3 and 4 on the other side of your shirt.
Finally, fold the hem on your shirt once in the middle so that the hem is on the shoulders.
Tip: If you want to fold your shirts to save space, you can also roll the hem up to the shoulders as described above for step number 6.
Is it better to fold or hang clothes up? In the following article you can find out more about the best way to store clothes.
How to fold hoodies, sweatshirts & jumpers
Hoodies and jumpers are ideal for the colder months. As a result, they are often very bulky and take up a lot of space in your wardrobe. Below we will show you how to fold hoodies, sweatshirts and jumpers so that they look tidy, and take up less space:
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold sweatshirts, hoodies & jumpers
1. Start by putting the jumper on a flat surface in front of you. Turn it around so that the back is facing upwards and the front is on the table.
2. Fold the sleeve once in the middle. The sleeve hem should be on the sleeve seam.
3. Next, fold the sleeve towards the middle along the sleeve seam.
4. Now, fold the shoulder and the hem on your jumper towards the middle.
5. Fold the other sleeve upwards as described in step number 2.
6. Repeat step number 3 for the other sleeve.
7. Now, fold this side towards the middle again.
8. Take the hem and fold it upwards to the shoulders.
For hoodies, follow these instructions up to step number 6. Then unfold the hood and check there aren’t any creases. Now fold the hood down so that it is lying flat on the other part of the garment. Then fold the hoodie so that the hem is at the top of the hood.
To save space when folding clothes, you can also fold the hem first. Then fold it again towards the collar to create a smaller rectangle. Then fold it again to create a smaller rectangle.
How to fold jeans & trousers to save space
It’s best to hang up pairs of trousers when putting them away in your wardrobe. However, jeans can be folded without any problems. If you would like to fold your trousers and avoid creasing, then follow our step-by-step instructions below:
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold jeans & trousers
1. Start by putting your pair of trousers on a flat surface.
2. Next, fold your trousers once in the middle so that both trouser legs lie smoothly on top of each other.
3. Now create a crease in the trouser legs around the middle so that the end of the trouser legs rest on the top of the waistband.
4. Take the resulting crease and fold the trouser legs again in the middle.
5. Finally, fold your jeans up to the waistband.
How to fold skirts & dresses
From elegant dresses to flowing skirts, folding these types of clothes to avoid creases is not always easy. Although it is advisable to hang up dresses and skirts, there is also a method for folding skirts and dresses to save even more space. This folding technique is also particularly practical if you want to pack your dresses and skirts into a suitcase:
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold skirts & dresses
1. Put your dress or skirt on a flat surface in front of you. Now fold your dress or skirt into thirds, as the aim is to end up with a rectangle.
2. Fold the first part of your skirt or dress along this imaginary third line.
3. If you have a flared skirt or a very long skirt, you can now fold back the overhanging part so that the crease runs along the third line again.
4. Fold the other side along the other third line.
5. You will also need to fold back any parts that are overlapping.
6. Now take the waistband on your skirt or the shoulder section of your dress and fold it downwards once to the middle of the garment.
7. Finally, fold it again in the centre.
Conclusion: Folding clothes made easy
Folding your clothes correctly not only saves space, but also keeps your favourite items of clothing crease-free. Simply follow our step-by-step instructions to keep your wardrobe tidy and your clothes crease-free.
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