How to learn to fold things correctly, neatly and compactly?

When buying a new item of clothing, we usually want it to serve us for as long as possible, not get tired of it, and also not take up much space in the wardrobe, chest of drawers, or any other place where this item should be located. And if everyone can extend the life of clothing, then for many it is not possible to make it compact. The secret is how to fold things correctly, because it is this kind of knowledge that helps many housewives save space.

How to fold skirts?

Perhaps most of the fair sex will be interested in learning how to fold skirts correctly. Of course, if space allows, each skirt can be hung on a separate hanger, but we are now interested in more practical and compact storage options.

It would be much better to do the following:

1. fold the skirt in half;
2. roll the skirt into a tight roll;
3. put it where needed.

This method will be convenient for everyday storage of skirts, and for traveling, when the skirt needs to be put in a suitcase or bag so that it does not wrinkle.

What to do with socks?

If wearing a T-shirt or a silk blouse is a matter of taste, then socks are an item of clothing that everyone has in their wardrobe. Men and women, boys and girls, everyone uses socks. And, alas, not everyone knows how to fold them correctly and neatly. There is a method that grandmothers used: take two socks and use an elastic band of one of them to tie them both together.The method is good, but it also needs to be improved.

1. We take both socks.
2. We fold the part where there is no elastic (where the toes are located during wearing) to the heel.
3. Use the elastic band of one of the socks to wrap both socks so that the folded parts are secured.
4. We put this entire bag away in the designated place.

What is the fate of jumpers, shirts, T-shirts and blouses?

In the wardrobe of the vast majority of people, regardless of their gender, there is something with long sleeves: sweatshirts, jumpers, sweaters, shirts, polos and many other items. They also need to be stored neatly and compactly.

Freshly ironed items lend themselves best to folding, which is why we recommend starting the process with ironing and cooling the clothes.

1. All the buttons on the shirt are fastened, and then it is laid with the right side (where the buttons are) down.
2. The edges of the shirt are neatly straightened.
3. The sleeves are straightened perpendicular to the body and then folded so that the cuffs match the bottom of the shirt.
4. The lower part is folded in half along with the sleeves.
5. The folded shirt is turned upside down and placed where it has a place.

Above we described a method for how to fold a shirt without wrinkles, but in reality it is suitable for all long-sleeved clothing and will also help answer the question “how to fold a jacket?” By the way, based on the points of the algorithm listed above, you can also create your own ideal way of folding a T-shirt.

How to style trousers or jeans?

Trousers and jeans are also present in the wardrobe of most people, and therefore every housewife or owner must know how to fold them correctly. It's very simple.

1. The trousers or jeans are straightened and then folded leg to leg.
2. The bottom is attracted to the top, i.e.the trousers are folded in half.
3. The result is folded in half again.

This way jeans and trousers remain neat and do not take up much space.

Some types of trousers can be rolled using the same algorithm, rather than folded. Note also that most things can be folded in this way, even outerwear, T-shirts and shirts, but it will not be so neat.

How to put things in the closet?

Having told how to fold things correctly, one cannot help but remember that after this they need to be hidden somewhere from prying eyes. Meanwhile, this is very important, since folded things must lie in a place designated for them, so that no one accidentally touches them, crushes them, or does something else with them, which will cause them to become wrinkled again and lose all their charm.

In theory, all you need to put things away is a closet with shelves and self-control and patience. But, unfortunately, in practice it turns out that for storage it would also be useful to buy special modules that can easily be hung directly in the closet.

Whether you have extra units or not, there is one important secret to maintaining relative order inside your closet. The space of each shelf must be divided in half and things should be distributed according to the time of year. The middle of the shelf is summer, and at the edges are winter and demi-season items (for example, T-shirts and tank tops are located closer to the middle, and long-sleeved items are located as far from the center as possible).

Keeping your things organized is easy if you know how to fold clothes (from T-shirts to down jackets) correctly so that they do not wrinkle. But order is the key to peace, isn’t it? Take care of order first of all in your mind, because then there will be order everywhere, including in your clothes.