How to fold a T-shirt compact?

The pride of any housewife is the neatly folded things in the closet. And there is nothing easier than organizing such an order yourself. However, if there are no problems in order to fold pants or hang shirts on a hanger, then how fold the T-shirt compactly so that it looks aesthetically pleasing, does not wrinkle, and even takes up a minimum of shelf space? We have prepared several answers to this question at once.

First, consider the methods that do not require any special skills or additional devices. All you need is - ironed T-shirt and flat surface.

To fold a T-shirt nicely this way:

1. Place it face down on a table.
2. After that, it is necessary to bend the side parts together with the sleeves to the center so that an even rectangle comes out with a neck on top.
3. If the sleeves of your T-shirt are too long to fold flat, fold them down and stack them on top of each other.
4. Now all that is left to do is fold the rectangle in half and smooth out any wrinkles.

This action is also called Chinese folding method. It is not easy to master it the first time, but if you still figured it out, then you will not be able to use any other, because it is so fast and convenient. So, let's take a step by step how to use it.

1. Lay the T-shirt right side up on the table and smooth out any unevenness.

2. Draw a mental line from the middle of the shoulder seam to the bottom of the garment and divide it into 3 parts. Point 1 will be the shoulder, point 2 will be the middle of the shirt, and point 3 will be the bottom of the shirt.

3. Take the fabric with your right hand at point 1, and with your left hand at point 2.

4. Without moving your left arm and still holding the right shoulder seam, move it to point 3 under the stationary left arm.

5. Take the fabric from point 3 in your hand and raise your hands, shaking the shirt slightly.

6. Almost ready. Now just lay the shirt on the table, folding the remaining sleeve under it so that you have a straight rectangle.

This is not just a way, but a real life hack, after all, if you learn to neatly fold things using this method, cleaning the closet will take a matter of minutes.

The methods of folding things into a bag or suitcase differ significantly from those that can be used at home. Their main goal is to save free space and make sure that the thing does not wrinkle in the bag, and not provide an aesthetic appearance.... Several simple and quick ways will allow you not only to economically organize things in your backpack, but also to quickly collect your bag for a business trip, on a trip or on a hike.

The first method has come down to us straight from a country where compactness and order are highly valued.

1. Grasp the shoulder seam with one hand and the bottom with the other.

2. Lift it up, bending the sleeve with part of the sidewall back.

3. Now fold the shirt, folding the second sleeve in the same way as the first.

4. Now fold the resulting strip in half, flatten and fold in half again. This should create a small rectangular bundle with a collar on the front.

The previous method is aesthetically pleasing, but what if you're going on a long trip or hike? There is no guarantee that the T-shirt will not turn around and wrinkle somewhere in the backpack. In this case, there is a method invented specifically for lovers of hiking and outdoor activities.

1. Fold the hem of the shirt 10-15 cm.

2. Fold the sleeves towards the center so that the resulting strip is as thin as possible.

3. Roll it into a tight roll, not forgetting to first smooth out the folds and irregularities.

4. Fix the resulting roller using the hem that was previously folded up.

Besides, you can wrap money, keys and other valuables in T-shirts folded in this way in a tube.

The Land of the Rising Sun can also show the world an original solution to the problem. It is worth noting that it is more suitable for clothes made of thin fabrics, for example, cotton or linen.

So, let's analyze the method in stages.

1. Lay the shirt out on the table regardless of side.

2. The sleeves are folded in the same way as in the previous method.

3. Divide the resulting long rectangle into 4 parts.

4. Fold the hem so that it does not reach the neckline by about 15-20 cm or ¼.

5. Then fold the item in half and again in half.

This method is relevant when you fold a large amount of the same type of clothing.

For a long time, there have been several handy accessories that simplify the process of folding and storing clothes.

This simple, but not so widely known thing helps many housewives around the world to save free space in the closet. You can buy one at any home improvement store. The essence of using it is to put your clothes in a special sealed bag and use a special hand pump to pump out maximum air from it. Clothes folded in this way takes up much less space, and vacuum bags can be used an unlimited number of times.

Another household helper is several interconnected movable plastic grilles. Lay the T-shirt face down on them and bend one by one. As a result, out of all your clothes, you will get even, identical rectangles that are convenient and pleasant to fold into the closet.

The main advantage of such a lattice is that you can make it yourself. You will need 3 identical rectangles made of thick corrugated cardboard measuring 72x25 cm. Cut one of them in half and glue it with tape in the place of the cut so that it bends freely. The remaining two parts are also movably glued to the top of the cut rectangle.

Although there are many ways to fold clothes, do not forget about the elementary ones.

1. Iron your clothes well before folding them to remove any wrinkles.

2. Try to use only one folding method for all things. This will make your shelves look harmonious and tidy.

3. If you are folding printed garments, lay them with the pattern side down. After folding, the print will be on the front side and you can easily recognize it when you look for an item on the shelf. In addition, low-quality prints quickly deteriorate at the folds.

4. Fold polo shirts with the collar facing out. So he will not wrinkle himself and does not remember the fabric of the product.

5. Sleeveless tops and tops should be folded based on their width.It is better to roll tight T-shirts with thin straps, and for loose ones with wider shoulders, any method convenient for you will do.

Thus, you can use any folding method that you feel comfortable with or like. Well, even a child can learn to fold things nicely and neatly.

Next, watch the video tutorial on "How to fold a T-shirt using the Chinese method."