Master the art of folding fitted sheets with these techniques and become a laundry expert in no time.
Method 1 to Fold a fitted sheet
Method 1 to Fold a Fitted Sheet.
Lay the sheet flat with the corners facing in and the elastic edge facing up.
Slip your hands into the back corners and shake out the sheet, moving down the short edge to the next corner.
Pick up that corner and tuck it into the other two corners, ensuring all the seams are inside each other.
Shake the sheet out, move your right hand over your left hand to create two straight edges, and lay the sheet on a flat surface.
Fold the sheet in thirds lengthwise and then widthwise to create a tidy square.
Method 2 (Standing Up) to Fold a Fitted Sheet
Method 2 (Standing Up) to Fold a Fitted Sheet.
Locate all four corners and ensure the inside of the sheet is facing you.
Flip the sheet inside out by holding the two top corners of the long side.
Switch hands so that the elastic is facing you again and put both hands back inside the top corners.
Bring both hands together, running the top right corner over the left hand.
Drape both top corners over your right arm and slide your left hand down to the bottom left corner, creating a U shape.
Lay the sheet flat on a surface and fold the length down about two times, followed by folding it horizontally about three times.
Smooth it out for a neat square.
Fold a Fitted Sheet Set into a Tidy Package
Fold a Fitted Sheet Set into a Tidy Package.
Fold the top sheet in half lengthwise and widthwise until slightly larger than the folded fitted sheet.
Stack the top sheet on top of the fitted sheet.
Fold the first pillowcase in half lengthwise and widthwise twice, and stack it on top of the folded sheets.
Fold the second pillowcase in thirds lengthwise.
Place the entire stack of sheets and pillowcases in the center of the folded second pillowcase.
Wrap the ends of the case across the sheets and tuck them in to create a set.
How to Create a “Bed in a Bag” when Fold a Fitted Sheet
How to Create a “Bed in a Bag”.
Fold the fitted sheet and flat sheet as compactly as possible.
Fold all but one pillowcase in half.
Place the pillowcases on top of both sheets.
Slide the sheets inside the remaining pillowcase horizontally.
Store the set vertically with the opening of the pillowcase toward the back of the closet or in a basket for the organization.
Additional Tips for Folding Fitted Sheets
Additional Tips for Folding Fitted Sheets.
Fold sheets soon after washing to reduce wrinkles.
Use a flat surface like a table or bed to fold the sheets.
Ask for help if needed, especially for reaching corners.
Consider storing folded sheets in a basket with labels for better organization and space-saving.
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