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QuestionHow do I put away socks?
Kathi Burns, CPO®Kathi Burns is a board certified Professional Organizer (CPO) and Founder of Organized and Energized!, her consulting business with a mission to empower people to master their environment and personal image by assisting them in taking control, making change and organizing their lives. Kathi has over 17 years of organizing experience and her work has been featured on Better Homes and Gardens, NBC News, Good Morning America, and Entrepreneur. She has a BS in Communication from Ohio University.
Board Certified Professional OrganizerMatch up your socks before you put them away—that will help you get out the door faster. Also, it's helpful to have a bag where you toss all your socks without a match. Every so often, go through the bag and match up all the pairs that you find in there. -
QuestionHow can I fold a long sleeve shirt?
Keith BartolomeiKeith Bartolomei is a Professional Organizer who runs his own consulting business called Zen Habitat based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Keith is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), and is a Certified KonMari Consultant. He has over six years of organizational experience and has been trained in the art of tidying, including being trained by author of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo, and her team. He has been voted as one of the Best Home Organizers in San Francisco by Expertise in 2018 and 2019.
Professional Organizer & Certified KonMari ConsultantImagine creating a rectangle. Lay the shirt out flat and fold in the sleeves. Then, fold that in half until it's a neat rectangle. -
QuestionHow do I fold shorts?
Nikola PawlinaCommunity AnswerFold in half from side to side, then bottom to top, it's just like folding trousers. -
QuestionHow do I fold a swimsuit?
Community AnswerI would look through the storage information in wikiHow's article about caring for swimwear. -
QuestionHow would I fold men's t-shirts?
Isabella RongoCommunity AnswerFold the shirt from side to side. After you have done that, fold the shirt from bottom to top.
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QuestionHow do I fold a jacket with a hood?
Community AnswerYou can fold it like you would fold a jacket without a hood, but tuck the hood in beforehand. -
QuestionHow do I fold towels?
Community AnswerFold it the same way you you would with blankets, sheets, comforters, etc. The bigger the towel, the more folds you will need. Just keep folding it in half.
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QuestionHow would I fold a scarf?
Community AnswerYou can either fold it in half, or try hanging it up on a hook or a hanger. -
QuestionHow do I fold underwear?
Community AnswerFor women's underwear, start by folding in the crotch so it touches the waistline, then fold in the two sides, one on top of the other. For men's underwear fold in half horizontally, and then fold it again vertically. -
QuestionHow do I fold a sweater?
Community AnswerThe same way you fold a long sleeve shirt - from side to side. After you have done that, fold the sweater from bottom to top.
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QuestionHow do I fold a hoodie?
Community AnswerLay the hoodie out flat on a surface. Bring the arms in and cross them. Fold the hoodie in half, and then fold it upward starting from the bottom. Leave the hood to wrap around the folded hoodie at the end. For more help, see How to Fold a Hoodie.
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QuestionHow do I fold jogging pants?
BrooklynTop AnswererFold joggers or sweatpants in half with the seam facing out, fold from ankle to waist seam, and then roll. You might find it helpful to store them in a drawer with dividers. -
QuestionHow do I fold long shirts?
sara royCommunity AnswerFold the arms into the body, then fold the shirt in half. Finally, roll the rectangular piece to reduce creases. -
QuestionHow do I fold sweatpants?
BrooklynTop AnswererFold sweatpants in half with the seam facing out, then fold ankle to waist seam and roll. You can store them in a drawer with dividers for better organization.
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QuestionHow do I fold a hoodie with a zipper?
Layla21Community AnswerFirst zip up the hoodie. Then fold in the sleeves, fold down the hood, and fold the whole hoodie in half. -
QuestionHow do I fold yoga pants?
JalyndanielleCommunity AnswerFirst fold them in half lengthwise. Then lay them flat and fold the flared ends inward to align with the rest of the pants. Next fold the legs upward so the ends reach the mid-butt area. Finally fold the waist downwards. -
QuestionHow do I fold women's underwear and bras?
Jocelyn ZhouCommunity AnswerFold underwear into a neat pile of two or three, then fold each pile in half. For bras, stack them carefully without folding to avoid damaging the cups. -
QuestionHow do I fold women's underwear?
Layla21Community AnswerYou can roll them, leave them unfolded, or fold them by bringing the sides into the middle and then folding them in half.
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QuestionHow do I fold pants and skirts together?
BrooklynTop AnswererFold pants and shorts in half vertically at the crotch, then fold the legs in half horizontally. For longer garments like skirts or dresses, fold them into thirds.
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QuestionDo I fold crop tops like short-sleeve shirts?
Moira PeriappuramCommunity AnswerFold the crop top in half horizontally, then fold it in vertically to flatten it, and you're done. -
QuestionHow do I fold tracksuit bottoms?
Community AnswerFold tracksuit bottoms like you would fold pants; any method will work.
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QuestionHow do I fold singlets?
Snakey006550Top AnswererTo fold a singlet, lay it flat on a clean surface and smooth out any wrinkles. Fold one side toward the center, including the armhole, then fold the other side the same way. Fold the bottom up to the top to make a neat rectangle. For a smaller fold, you can fold it in half again. This keeps the singlet compact and tidy for storage.
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QuestionHow can I easily fold t-shirts to save more space in drawers?
TheTypingBeastCommunity AnswerLay the t-shirt flat, fold it into a line, then fold that down and roll it up. Consider tying it or placing it in a sandwich bag to prevent it from unrolling. -
QuestionShould the buttons stick out or be inside when folding a shirt?
Joanis UkaCommunity AnswerWhen folding a button-up shirt, the buttons should be on the outside where you can see them. However, it's generally better to hang button-up shirts instead of folding them. -
QuestionWhy don't you fold pants with the fronts together so the excess crotch fabric doesn't create creases?
TheTypingBeastCommunity AnswerIn my experience, folding pants with the fronts together helps prevent excess fabric from creating creases.
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QuestionHow do I fold a fluffy cardigan?
Community AnswerFold it like you would a jacket or hoodie. To avoid damage, keep it at the top of your folded pile so it's less likely to get crushed.
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QuestionHow do I fold a snow hat?
Community AnswerNormally, you do not fold hats. However, if you need to make your hat more compact, rolling it up will likely work.
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QuestionHow do I fold a school dress?
Snakey006550Top AnswererTo fold a school dress neatly: lay it flat with the front facing down, smooth out wrinkles, fold the sleeves inward, fold each side to make a long rectangle, fold in half from bottom to neckline, and fold again if needed. This keeps the dress neat and ready to store or pack.
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QuestionHow do I fold a uniform neatly?
Snakey006550Top AnswererTo fold a uniform neatly, lay the shirt or top flat, button it up, and smooth out any wrinkles. Fold the sleeves inward, then bring each side toward the center. Fold the shirt in half from the bottom to the top. For pants, lay them flat, smooth them out, and fold them in half lengthwise, then fold again to make them compact. For skirts, fold them in half or thirds depending on the length. Stack everything neatly to keep the uniform wrinkle-free and organized.
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