You’ll be a laundry pro in no time with these methods for folding fitted sheets.
However, thanks to this helpful tutorial, you don’t have to struggle anymore!
Move each hand down the short edge until you reach the next corner.
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see to it all the corner seams are fully inside each other.
Create a Rectangle
Shake the sheet out.
Move your right hand over your left hand so that all the corners are on your left hand.
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You will be left with two straight edges.
Lay the sheet on a flat surface with the elastic facing up.
Smooth into a rectangle.
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Fold in Thirds
Finish by folding the sheet in thirds lengthwise.
Fold in Thirds Again
Repeat this process width-wise, again folding the sheet in thirds.
You should now have a fitted sheet folded into a tidy square.
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Stack the top sheet on top of the fitted sheet.
Fold Pillowcase
Fold the first pillowcase in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise, twice.
Stack on top of the folded sheets.
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Fold Into Pretty Package
Fold the second pillowcase in thirds, lengthwise.
Grab the entire stack of sheets and pillowcases, and place it in the center of the folded pillowcase.
Wrap the ends of the case across the sheets and tuck them in to create a set.
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How to Create a Bed in a Bag
This is an alternative method to the instructions above.
It keeps all pieces of a sheet set together for easy storage.
This makes it easy tomake a bedfor last-minute guests.
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Using one of the above methods, fold the fitted sheet as compactly as you’re free to.
Do the same with the flat sheet.
Fold all but one pillowcase from the set.
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They only need to be folded in half so that they lay as flat as possible.
Combine Sheet Set
Place the pillowcases on top of both sheets in a neat pile.
Then, slide the sheets inside the remaining pillowcase, horizontally.
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Think of it like packing a mailer.
Keep It Organized
The bed in a bag method works best when stored vertically on a surface.
To keep it organized, position the opening of the pillowcase toward the back of the closet.
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You canstore them in a basketas well, which can help sort different-sized sheet sets.
But putting them away is on you.
Be sure to have a table or tidy bed to get it done.
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Use the Buddy System
Dont be afraid to ask for help to get the job done.
Not everyone’s arms can reach all corners easily, so employing a second set of hands can help.
This will reduce visual clutter while keeping items organized.Add labels to the frontto differentiate a variety of sheet sets.
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Avoid using wicker, rattan, or metal baskets in case the material snags on your linens.
Remember, folding sheets isnt just a good idea for aesthetic purposes.
True, ithelps reduce wrinkleswhen youmake the bedand keeps the linen closet looking neater.
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But using one of these methods also saves a ton of space.
If youre working with a small home, nicely folded sheets will free up space for additional storage.
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