Few people like to put away or fold their clothes, but this is not at all a difficult task. Use the right techniques and learn the necessary skills to dramatically reduce the time you spend folding your clothes. This way you can clean up your closet without spending a lot of time on it.
Steps
Part 1 of 5: T-shirts
Step 1. Take out and stack all the clothes
Take all the clothes out of the dryer and place them on the bed so that it is convenient for you to pick them up and fold them one at a time.
Step 2. Free up the space where you can fold your clothes
The unfolded trousers should fit in the free area of the bed so that it is convenient for you to fold things of different sizes.
Step 3. Take a T-shirt from the pile of clothes
Place it face up on the bed. Fold the sleeves to the sides so that the right edge of the shirt is facing you.
Step 4. Use your fingers to grab the middle and top of the shirt
First, with your left hand, grasp the T-shirt in the middle between the sleeve seam and the collar on the right side. Then, with your right hand, grasp a point in the middle of the shirt in a horizontal line from your left hand.
So, with your left hand, you hold the shirt near the collar, and with your right hand, in the middle of the shirt, in the middle between the top and bottom, a few centimeters from the side seam
Step 5. Grasp the bottom of the shirt
Move your left hand under your right hand and do not let go of the top of the shirt. Grasp the bottom of the shirt a few centimeters from the side seam. Now your left hand is holding the top and bottom of the shirt at the same time.
You may need to practice first to do this movement correctly. Over time, you will learn how to do it quickly and easily
Step 6. Complete the last fold
Straighten your crossed arms by returning your left hand to its original position. Hold both sides of the shirt securely in your hand. At the same time, lift the shirt up with both hands. Then place it on its left side to fold the rest over the top of the shirt.
If you fold the T-shirt in this way at maximum speed, then it will take no more than three seconds. At first, practice slowly and do all the movements correctly. After a while, the movements will become clear and fast
Part 2 of 5: Pants
Step 1. Take out and stack all the clothes
Take all the clothes out of the dryer and place them on the bed so that it is convenient for you to pick them up and fold them one at a time.
Step 2. Free up the space where you can fold your clothes
The unfolded trousers should fit in the free area of the bed so that it is convenient for you to fold them.
Stacking all your clothes in a pile and leaving space for you to fold them saves time and can quickly fold one after the other
Step 3. Lay the pants out on the bed
Check that the buttons and zippers are closed.
Step 4. Fold one leg over the other
Take one leg of the straightened trousers and fold it over the other.
Step 5. Fold the pants in half twice
Grasp the top of the pants and line it up with the bottom by folding the pants in half. Then take the pant legs at knee level and fold the pants in half again.
This simple and quick method uses just three folds. You will quickly understand the principle and be able to fold pants in three counts
Part 3 of 5: Long Sleeve Clothes
Step 1. Take out and pile all the clothes
Take all the clothes out of the dryer and lay them out on the bed so that it is convenient for you to take them and fold them one at a time.
Step 2. Free up the space where you can fold your clothes
The unfolded trousers should fit in the free area of the bed so that it is convenient for you to fold things of different sizes.
Stacking all your clothes in a pile and leaving space for you to fold them saves time and can quickly fold one after the other
Step 3. Take a sweater or turtleneck from a pile of clothes
Lay it face up on the bed and fold the sleeves to the sides.
Step 4. Fold the jacket to the side
Take one sleeve and place it on top of the other. It is not necessary to fold the jacket in half, only one third is enough for the upper sleeve to occupy two thirds of the length of the lower sleeve.
Step 5. Fold the sleeve down
Take the top sleeve and fold it down so that it is along the length of the jacket.
Step 6. Fold the jacket in half
Grasp the hem of the jacket with the sleeve facing out. With both hands, grasp the top and bottom of the jacket and fold it inward to line up the hem with the vertically folded sleeve. Finally, fold the outward-facing sleeve down so that it runs along the length of the jacket.
Step 7. Finish the last fold
Make the jacket a little shorter by curling the bottom edge (about 15 centimeters) up. Then fold it in half to match the top and bottom.
This method includes six folds, which, with proper skill, are performed in just a few seconds. Work on the speed of your movements to quickly and confidently grab the sweatshirts one by one, fold the sleeves and fold things in half
Part 4 of 5: Socks
Step 1. Collect all the socks in one pile
Stand next to your socks so that they are within arm's reach. This will speed up the process and will not look for missing socks in other things.
Step 2. Quickly arrange the socks in pairs
Tidy Up - Sort all the socks into pairs by stacking them on top of each other.
Step 3. Take a pair of socks
Take a pair of socks from the pile. Spread them out and lay them on top of each other on an empty area of the bed.
Step 4. Make a ball
Place the socks on top of each other, and then grab both socks, holding them near the holes. After that, simply twist one sock so that the side with which it is attached to the second sock wraps around the second sock. Roll the socks completely this way, forming a ball.
This method consists of only two quick steps, and also allows you not to stretch the socks and keep their shape
Part 5 of 5: Tank Tops & Tank Tops
Step 1. Take out and pile all the clothes
Take all the clothes out of the dryer and lay them out on the bed so that it is convenient for you to take them and fold them one at a time.
Step 2. Free up the space where you can fold your clothes
The unfolded trousers should fit in the free area of the bed so that it is convenient for you to fold things of different sizes.
Step 3. Spread out the sleeveless jacket in front of you
This method is suitable for T-shirts and other sleeveless items. Take the shirt and lay it out in the open space.
Step 4. Fold the shirt
Take the shirt by the top near the collar and fold it down, but not to the very end, but so that the fold lies below the level of the armpits.
Step 5. Fold the shirt in three
Now you can fold the shirt horizontally in three. Take one side and fold it over the top of the shirt to the middle. Then take the second side and fold it over the first fold.
Step 6. Complete the last fold
Finally, fold the shirt in half vertically. Take it by the bottom and fold it in half. The sleeveless jacket now looks like a neat little square.
This method consists of five easy, tangle-free folds, so you can fold your clothes quickly without much workout
Advice
- Turn on your favorite music, relax and enjoy the process.
- Don't rush too much or your clothes will look messy. You might as well just toss things in a drawer.
- Over time, you will begin to fold things much faster.