If you’re wondering how to fold items such as fitted sheets, t-shirts, towels and even socks, here’s a quick reference sheet I’ve put together to help you get the job done. You’ll find over a dozen items listed so far and I’ll be sure to add more as I come across them. Some are video tutorials while others offer pictures and detailed instructions to guide you step-by-step. Hope this helps!
Towels: Fold into thirds (lengthwise), then in half, and in half again. Martha also has a tip for using a cutting board in the center (found here).
Sock Folding: (video) Two quick and easy ways to fold socks that keep their shape with no stretching.
Fabric Pieces: A neat technique using a quilter’s ruler, I keep saying I’m going to do this with my fabric stash but…ummm…hasn’t happened yet ;).
Sweaters: Easy to understand instructions with pictures included for each step.
Pocket Handkerchief: For the fellas, an oldie but goodie here on Tipnut.
T-Shirts: (video) One of the comments says “What is this sorcery” and it’s true, lol! It’s in Japanese but you’ll understand it clearly. Here’s an English video with the same technique (via Lifehacker).
Jeans & Pants: Directions from a former employee at the Gap, I’ve been doing this right, woohoo!
a tip to help you save space and $!!
i use hand towels to dry after shower. i have a bath towel for my hair but that’s it. the hand towels take up little space and don’t take as long to dry. i even buy hand towels cheap online. no, not the thickest but they do the job. great for kids too!
FYI my Scouts used to fold our Cdn flag the same way when I was still a Scout Master.