How to Fold Onesies

A staple piece in every man’s wardrobe.

But how to store t-shirts properly between wears?

It turns out there are at least 4 ways to fold a t-shirt.

In today’s video…

I’m going to teach you all four methods, including a trick to folding a t-shirt in only 2 seconds.

Whether you are traveling and need to save on space in your suitcase…

Or if you just need to know the best way to store your t-shirts at home…

I’ve got a method that will be perfect for you.

Scroll down to watch the video and read the instructions for each method.

Folding T-Shirts – Method #1: The Basic Fold

This is the simple method that most people default to. Lay the t-shirt out flat, face down, with the top of the shirt facing towards you. Fold the shirt in half from left to right, then fold the sleeves in towards the middle. Now fold the shirt in half from bottom to top. You can either stop here or fold it in half again to take up less room. Flip the shirt over and you are good to go.

The advantages of this method are:

• It’s simple and well-known
• It’s equally useful for storage or travel

The main disadvantage is:

• You’re likely to have some creases develop where you’ve folded the shirt

Folding T-Shirts – Method #2: The Marine Roll (Army Roll)

The second method is known as the army roll and is popular in the military for its efficient use of space. Lay the shirt out flat, face up, and then fold the bottom of the shirt up 3-4 inches. Smooth out the fabric to minimize wrinkles, then fold the shirt into thirds. Start on the left side, folding it over the center. Then take the left sleeve and fold it back over the center. You will now do the same with the right side, bringing it over before folding the right sleeve back to the center.

Now you are ready to start rolling. Start at the collar end, making sure you keep the roll nice and tight. Once you get to the end you will undo the fold you created at the bottom of the shirt and tuck it over each end of the roll to keep it in place.

This roll takes up very little space so it is perfect for when you don’t have much room in your dresser or suitcase.

The main disadvantages are that it takes slightly longer to do than some of the other methods and you still may end up with some wrinkles and creases from the tight roll.

Folding T-Shirts – Method #3: The Hanger

The third method doesn’t require any folding or rolling; you will simply put your shirt on a hanger and place it in your closet. Make sure you use plastic hangers for this, wire hangers can cause the dreaded shirt “nipples”, which are not a good look and won’t come out until you launder the shirt again.

The main advantage of this method is you will avoid the creases and wrinkles sometimes caused by the other methods.

Despite the big plus, there are a couple of downsides going this route. The first problem is it hanging a t-shirt isn’t very helpful when you need to pack your clothing in a suitcase. The second is you may find that you’re using up a good size chunk of your closet space for t-shirts that would be better used for dress shirts and jackets.

Folding T-Shirts – Method #4: The 2-Second Fold

This final method is my favorite. It creates a great looking fold and is so fast it’s practically a magic trick.

Lay the shirt out flat, smoothing it out to remove any wrinkles. You are going to imagine two lines, one that goes across the middle of the shirt, and one that goes top to bottom between the collar and the left sleeve.

Where the lines intersect is going to be point A, the top of the shirt is going to be point B, and the bottom of the shirt is point C. Stand on the right side of the shirt and pinch point A with your left hand.

Make sure to grab both the top and bottom layer of fabric. Pinch point B with your right hand, then bring point B down to point C. You will now uncross your arms and lay the shirt face down on the table. Use the table to fold the shirt until you have an even amount of fabric on each side of the shirt. If you want you can fold it again in the middle to take up a bit less space.

With a little bit of practice – you can become lightning fast at this method. There is truly no faster way to fold a shirt.

The main disadvantage of this method is it isn’t quite as space efficient as some of the other techniques, and you can still get the occasional crease or wrinkle.

There you go, gentlemen – 4 ways to fold a t-shirt. Whenever you need them, whenever you’re traveling…you’ve got them ready to go.

So, by now everyone is a rightful owner of a onesie. The next thing to think about is how to keep it and where will you store it. Onesies are bigger than our regular clothes and would consume a lot of space in your closet. What we want is to enjoy the warmth and comfort of our onesies without having the hassle of finding a spot to stockpile it. It is necessary to remember that there are no hard and fast rules on how you should fold your onesies. We believe that everyone gets creative in arranging their closets. Others try different methods of organizing their household chores, others improvise their own method. You might think that onesies can be tedious to tuck away but it is as simple as ABC.

Why bother folding your onesies if you can just hang it somewhere? These reasons can change your mind:

• Neat and tidy –Everybody loves a neat closet.
• Save closet space – Hang the formal suits and dresses, fold your onesies.
• Preserve integrity and quality of onesies – If you want to use your onesies for a long time, make an extra effort.
• Wrinkle-free – neatly folded onesies make for dapper and crisp outfits.
• Stack easier, look better – people who go for an extra mile in caring and folding their clothes would always look happy and spiffy every time they wear them.

Here is a step by step guide on folding your onesies:

1. Lay your onesie flat on your bed or any smooth, flat surface.
2. Zip or button down your onesie.
3. Fold the sleeves so that the whole will look like a rectangle.
4. Fold it in half, preferably lengthwise.
5. Fold into a very neat rectangle or into a compact roll.

We hope that the aforementioned steps will help you decipher which method is amenable and doable. Relish the joy of owning a onesie. A neat pile of clothes inside the closet brings a certain tranquility. A person in a Zen state of mind is vigorous human being. Indulge yourself and enjoy wearing your onesies!

Published: Tuesday, 19 May 2020 2:43 pm

Viral video shows new hack for folding baby onesies

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Any new mum will tell you how much of a struggle it can be to fold baby onesies into a neat and tidy package.

No matter how much you fold and squash, they always seem to end up a mess in your little one’s clothes drawer.

Watch the video above

Now a new viral TikTok video has revealed a new way of folding the mini outfits, and it’s blowing the minds of mums everywhere.

“This is amazing. I’ve had three kids and have always struggled to fold onesies,” said one Facebook user.

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Added another: “My mind is blown. I’ve always hated how impossible they are to fold.”

Said a third: “Every new mum needs to see this.”

The folding technique has been described as ‘mind blowing’ by mums. Credit:

Wrote one more: “Am I the only one who didn’t know this?”

How to fold a baby onesie

1. Lay the onesie down so it’s front-side down
2. Fold the two sides of the onesie in so the two edges meet in the middle
3. Starting at the head end of the onesie, roll it down. Stop when you get to just above the fastening buttons
4. Flip the whole thing over
5. Roll the onesie from the bottom side up – where the buttons are – just one time
6. Flip over the onesie once again and bring the edges of the buttons together
7. Fasten the buttons together

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If you hastily fold your clean laundry before putting it all away, you’re not only wasting space and creating serious disorder in your closets and drawers, but you’re very likely wrinkling all of your clothes, too.

The following folding hacks will save you significant storage space while keeping things neatly organized.

How to Fold a T-Shirt

Scientists have revealed the most efficient method for folding T-shirts, and, ta-da! We share it here, as shown in the diagram. The technique, described by robotics engineers at the University of California Berkeley, was a part of a research project that programmed robots on how to fold clothing for maximum space-saving.

How to Fold a Dress Shirt

While you may be tempted to hang your dress shirts, folding them so they can be stored neatly in drawers not only saves precious closet space, but it also prevents wrinkling. The latter is a big plus if you dread breaking out the ironing board.

Make sure to button all the buttons, from top to bottom, before folding. Doing so will ensure a neat and tidy fold that stays wrinkle-free.

How to Fold a Towel

Folding both large and small towels in thirds is a real win-win. Towels folded using this method take up less surface space and are also much easier to stack. FYI, it’s how most five-star hotels fold their towels.

How to Fold Short Socks

Any KonMari fan will tell you not to tuck one sock into the other after the pair is rolled into a ball—unless you like stretched out socks. Instead, long socks should be folded into thirds or rolled into a ball.

But what about short socks? They are not long enough to fold or roll. The diagram here shows how to fold socks like these without resorting to the old sock-tucking trick.

How to Fold a Sweater

Bulky, heavy sweaters such as the one shown here should never be hung on a hanger. To prevent sweaters like these from getting droopy and stretched out of shape, neatly fold as shown. Afterward, store them on a closet shelf or in a dresser drawer.

How to Fold Underwear

While you may be thinking, who the heck folds underwear, consider this: Keeping your skivvies neatly organized, as you see here, will make it easier to find the pair you want to wear without messing up the underwear drawer. Even better, it saves precious drawer space.

Store your shirts, pants, sweaters, and other most-worn items the Marie Kondo way.

Taming closet chaos starts with clearing out the clutter, but don’t ignore what goes down in the laundry room. Folding your clothes strategically can also free up serious storage space. Not only will your shelves look as crisp and tidy as the piles in the department stores, but you’ll see everything you own at glance. (No more digging for that favorite black t-shirt!) After folding your shirts, pants, sweaters, or socks in neat, little bundles, try standing them up or “filing” them vertically in drawers or storage boxes. That way you’ll be able to quickly find whatever you need, and pull it out of the drawer without causing the entire pile to come tumbling down.

If there’s anyone who knows how to fold clothes, it’s Marie Kondo, the organizing expert behind the buzzed-about KonMari method. At first glance, her methods may seem a bit, well, complicated, but they’ll quickly become your go-to after some practice. The final result? Drawers and closet shelves that are just as functional as they are beautiful.

Instead of piling your tees on top of one another and then rummaging through the stack, use this method to let shirts stand upright. It fills the drawer more efficiently and lets you see your entire collection at once.

1. Take one side of the shirt and fold it in toward the center.
2. Fold the sleeve back away from the center of the shirt.
3. If you’re folding a long-sleeve tee, fold the sleeve again down toward the shirt’s bottom hem. (The sleeve should form an upside-down L shape.)
4. Repeat on the other side of the shirt.
5. Fold the collar of the shirt all the way back to the bottom hem, so that the garment looks like a rectangle.
6. Carefully fold the shirt in half again, so that you can store it upright in a drawer or storage container.

In general, Marie recommends hanging dress shirts like this, but if you must fold it for a suitcase or drawer, take care not to crush the collar.

1. Fold one side of the shirt towards the middle.
2. Flip the sleeves halfway back and then fold again.
3. Repeat on the other side.
4. Fold the shirt in half lengthwise, making a rectangle.

It might feel like overkill, but this super condensed way of folding jeans allows you to store ’em horizontally and pack more pants into each drawer.

1. Fold the pants in half, placing one leg on top of the other with the back pockets facing out.
2. Fold in half lengthwise, bringing the hem to just below the waist and forming a long rectangle
3. Fold the pants upwards again, this time into thirds.

Storing your coziest knits on hangers stretches out the shoulders, but there’s no denying they’re total drawer hogs. Try folding the sides in so all your sweaters have the same width — they’ll stack more easily that way.

1. Fold the arms in across the sweater, parallel to the hem.
2. Fold each side part way in.
3. Fold in half lengthwise.

Putting your socks perpendicular to each other may sound counterintuitive, but once you see how neat it turns out you’ll better understand why.

1. Lay each sock perpendicular to each other, forming a cross.
2. Bring one toe across, tucking it under the other sock.
3. Fold the top of that same sock across.
4. Repeat with the other sock.
5. Tuck the two ends sticking out into the middle, forming a square.

(For a quick tutorial or refresher on how to fold clothes using the KonMari method, visit this post first. Note that I use my own modified KonMari technique to fold baby clothing as they are smaller than adult clothing. Marie Kondo does not discuss folding baby clothing in her book.)

After clearing out my closet, I worked on Baby Phil’s clothes. First, I piled all of his clothes and baby linens on top of my bed. Anything that no longer fits Phil belongs in the “Giveaway or Donation” pile. Thankfully for me, a lot of my friends and cousins are fertile and having boys! Sorting the clothes first makes my life easier; thus, pants go with pants, onesies with other onesies, sweaters with sweaters, and etc.

Learn how to fold baby and toddler onesies, hooded onesies, pajama onesies, long-sleeved shirts, and toddler jeans with this video: KonMari Technique, Modified KonMari Technique, Sushi Roll Technique, and more presented by

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Let’s start with folding onesies.
Lay it flat so that the front is against the bed. Fold the sleeves. Imagine you are turning the onesie into a symmetrical rectangle. Now you can fold the onesie in half, into a long rectangle to roll it into a sushi roll for storage. Or, instead of folding in half and rolling, fold in the sides, both midway, so that you have a thinner rectangle. Now fold this into a smaller, more compact rectangle, length-wise to achieve number 5 in the picture below.

1. Lay the onesie flat. 2. fold the sleeves to make your first rectangle. 3. Fold in half. 4 and 5: Roll up or fold into a smaller rectangle for storage.

The key is to remember that you want flat, compact rectangular shapes or like and compact rolls. When you’re folding or rolling, you are smoothing out the clothes and never pulling them taut or torturing them. You can apply some compression to flatten your end-result rectangles. The KonMari Method of folding should actually bring you peace and makes folding and sorting clothes relaxing and enjoyable.

Folding clothes into rectangles or compact rolls to easily sort and store them in small spaces. Helps clean out a lot of closet space.

Before and After KonMari method of folding children’s clothes and tights. By Cathy T-J

Breathe, cleanse, relax, and bring magic into your life. Quickly learn how to fold and file baby and toddler onesies, hooded onesies, pajama onesies, long-sleeved shirts, and toddler jeans with this video and declutter your closets! Presented by see a cluttered pile of baby’s clothing before and it’s decluttered, neat and tidy form after!

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Have you tried the KonMari method yet? Using Marie Kondo’s methods and my modified methods, you can fold just about any piece of clothing (socks, jeans, tights, sweaters, vests, onesies, overalls, etc. ) into a neat roll or rectangle for storage or “filing.” Marie Kondo believes in vertical storage. So instead of piling clothes on top of each other, you file them vertically next to each other as if they’re documents in a file cabinet.

Phil helping me fold, KonMari style!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this tutorial! Let me know if you have any questions!

Monday, December 3, 2007

How I fold my onesies

Before Rachel was born, I washed a lot of her clothes. Most of her clothes are hand-me-downs from my sister’s twins, bestowed upon me in giant garbage bags. They were mixed and mingled with little fistfuls of grass and cookies, courtesy of the twins, I’m sure. They needed to be washed.

So I washed all the itty bitty items, all billion and one socks, every little onesie. When they came out of the dryer, I was in ecstasy folding baby clothes and imagining what our little baby was going to be like.

The million and one socks got stuck inside bigger items I had in the wash and I was picking them out of my t-shirts for weeks. I learned quickly and bought a mesh bag with a zipper. We wash and dry her socks in that now. None get lost in my pant legs anymore.

What I couldn’t figure out, for the life of me, was how to fold a onesie. For months I experimented with different techniques, none of which seemed to work. I folded them, I rolled them, but mostly I ended up just shoving them in her drawers. It was rather frustrating for me.

Then Rachel got to a very awkward stage in her growth where she was either too big or too small for all of her clothes. I was forcing her just-born onesies to stretch over her not-so-just-born self in order to keep her from tumbling right out of her clothes. I had 3 0-3 month onesies and it took Rachel about 2 hours to go through that many onesies back in the day.

And so I borrowed some onesies from Kim, which I do need to round up and return. When Kim gave them to me they looked pristine–not a wrinkle in sight! They were folded simply in half at the tummy and stacked on top of each other. I was amazed!

That’s what I do now–I fold them in half and stack them in Rachel’s dresser. It makes them easy to riffle through, although I’m not sure that they look quite as elegant as Kim’s folding job. (I may just have to bust out my iron before returning those onesies, Kim!)

Did anyone else have that same problem, or I am the only onesie-folding challenged among us?

5 comments:

It took me a little while to figure out to fold them too. I tired so many different ways and I found that just folding them in half was the best.

That is how I fold mine. That really is the only way they fit. In fact most of Grace’s stuff I simply fold in half and put in the drawer. including her jeans. The clothes are just so small that if you don’t do it that way you end up with these towers of really tiny clothes.

I fold in the sleeves and then roll them up. That’s always worked for me, and it kept them more organized in her tiny drawers.

I would place them down face first on the floor, and then put a little book that I had that was tiny tiny, fold the sleeves over it, fold the snapped part up, and there you go! Just like using a magazine on a T-shirt! (that makes them all uniformed rectangles and they stack so much nicer. I’d like to thank the GAP for teaching me that. )

Abra–you make me sick. 🙂

We probably make you sick though. Half our shirts are folded in a wanna-be gap fashion. the other half are folded the way mom folds them.

Folding clothes to reduce space, wrinkles

Maybe that stack of folded shirts has just fallen over. Or, your sock drawer is out of control. If you are looking for new folding techniques that will bring order to your clothing, check out the methods below. They can help you maximize your drawer and closet space, reduce wrinkles and help you spot that favorite T-shirt easily.

How to fold a T-shirt

You can try several methods when folding a T-shirt. Make sure to smooth the shirt with each fold to reduce wrinkles.

One easy method is best for short-sleeved shirts, but can be used with long-sleeved T-shirts, too. It’s done in three steps:

1. Start by folding the shirt vertically in half so the arms lay on top of each other.
2. Fold the arms back into the shirt.
3. Fold horizontally, bringing the hem up to touch the collar.

The retail method helps you easily identify shirts that may be similar. Fold each side of the shirt toward the back so that the sleeves touch or maybe overlap, then fold in half, bringing the hem to the collar.

Sweaters also may be folded using this method—make sure to fold longer sleeves back and down the side of the sweater to reduce wrinkles. After folding in half, fold in half a second time into a rectangle.

Finally, what is known as the KonMari method has been gaining popularity as it maximizes drawer space. It also calls for storing your T-shirts upright, rather than in a pile, so you can identify them easily. Watch this method, which calls for folding shirts into a rectangle that easily fits the depth of a dresser drawer. (If you’d like to try this method but store your T-shirts on shelves, consider storing them in baskets instead.)

How to fold pants

Like T-shirts, pants and jeans also can be folded to be stored vertically and maximize space:

1. Start by folding the pants in half so that the back pockets touch.
2. Fold the hem up to the crotch.
3. Fold again, but this time in half.
4. Fold in half again.

How to fold socks

Socks may be folded in half or thirds, and some people simply stack ankle athletic socks.

However, others subscribe to what is considered the military style of folding socks: With the socks lying on top of each other, roll from bottom to top. Then, open the outside sock and fold it over the entire roll so that your sock has now formed a ball that won’t open easily.

Another style is called a square fold. This fold is described as similar to origami and also keeps your socks together for easy stacking.

Folding lingerie

Camisoles may be folded in half vertically and then rolled. If you have a camisole with a built-in bra, store the roll inside the bra.

When storing bras, stack them vertically so that the cups stack within each other. This will help ensure they keep their shape.

Do you have any tricks for folding clothes? Let us know in the comments!

Footed pajamas are one of those clothing articles you just sort of wad up and hope it stays “folded.” If this has been your usual folding method for these, your stack probably looks like this:

I’m always looking and experimenting to find a better way to streamline my laundry process and my other work around the house. I have found that this method is the most efficient for folding those cumbersome footed pajamas.

How to Fold Footed Pajamas

Footed pajamas fold easiest if you zip them first. This step only adds about 3 seconds on to the total folding time, so go ahead and zip.

Next, fold the pajamas back shoulder to back shoulder. Now give them a good flap to get the big wrinkles out. Then lay the pajamas down on your folding table and smooth them out with you hands. Make sure the feet are aligned.

Remember that the goal of any folding project is to make your item into a square or rectangle. It will stack easier and just look better.

So to do this with footed pajamas, fold the arms in with the body of the pajamas. Then fold the bottom portion of the pajamas about a third of the way towards the middle.

Now fold the top portion down so it meets the feet. Smooth flat again with your hands if needed to remove wrinkles.

Finally, fold the pajamas in half from right to left. And your left with nice, neat pajamas. So much better!

When you’re a new parent with a growing infant, you need plenty of baby clothes. Thankfully, you should receive several different types of newborn garments at your baby shower. You’re also sure to get extra items from your loved ones before your little one is born. Knowing how to fold newborn Onesies® Brand bodysuits, two-piece sets, and pajamas will help you to save space in the nursery.

Get started by reading our how-to guide on how to fold baby clothes. When you’re done reading each step, you’ll feel more confident about the task. Since your little one’s room will be more neat and clean, you’ll also reduce stress.

Baby Bodysuits

Our Onesies® Brand bodysuits are popular among new moms and dads. They’ve been family favorites for generations because of their cuteness and convenience. Our bodysuits snap at the crotch to make diaper changes simple, even in the middle of the night. By day, they look adorable with pants, leggings, and shorts. They’re even a comfortable choice for restful napping and sleeping. Their ease of use extends to folding and storing, which is more good news for busy families and first-time parents.

Start folding your bodysuit by placing it on a table or another flat surface. Make sure the front of the garment is facing you. Next, fold the sleeves one at a time to the back of the bodysuit. Bring the bottom portion of the bodysuit up to the top. This will fold it completely in half. Once you complete this step, you can place it in a drawer or on your nursery shelf.

Leggings & Pants

Whether you have sweatpants, leggings, or baby jeans, you’ll fold them all the same. Place the pants on a flat surface, then take one of the legs into your hand and fold it over so it is sitting directly on top of the leg on the opposite side.

Next, bring the bottom of the pants up to the waistband. After you crease them, this makes the final fold. With this technique, you should be able to stack several styles of pants on top of one another.

Shirts, Tees & Tops

This folding technique is perfect for baby tees, blouses, and sweaters. Whether you have a long sleeve or short sleeve, you’ll crease it the same. Start with the bodysuit technique: with the front of the garment facing you, fold each of the sleeves to the middle of the back.

Next, take the bottom of the shirt in your hands and pull it to the middle of the back, on top of the sleeves. Finally, you’ll take the bottom part of the folded portion and pull it up to the top of the shirt. Once you’re done with this process, your tops are ready to put away.

Rompers & Footed Pajamas

Longer baby clothes, such as rompers, footed pajamas, and union suits, require their own folding method. Start by laying the garment so its front is facing you. Again, you’ll crease the sleeves back, so they lay on the backside of the outfit.

Now, you’ll fold the legs upward and to the back. Once all the extra parts are creased up, you’ll fold the whole outfit in half. For the tightest pleat, be sure to pull the bottom part up to the top.

Baby Accessories & Dresses

Keep baby socks together by folding them over one another. They’ll stay tidy if you place them in a drawer or in a caddie attached to the nursery closet or door. Beanies and hats can be stacked flat on top of one another.

Fold swaddling blankets and receiving blankets just as you would a throw in your living room. Some parents like to place these in the nursery dresser or in a drawer under their baby’s crib. You can also store them in an organizing bin inside the closet. For more information on how experienced moms store their must-have newborn items, read our guide on how to organize baby clothes in rooms of all sizes. If you’re storing dresses, hang them in the closet. This will help to prevent wrinkling. It also helps to avoid disorganization inside drawers and storage compartments.

Keeping Baby’s Clothes Organized

Once your precious baby is born, life will become more fun and busy. It’ll also be a bit messy! Thankfully, there are ways to make sense of the clutter. To help keep your baby clothes in check, fold them in the ways we mentioned above. If you follow each step, you should have more space inside each storage area. Each garment will also stay neater and wrinkle-free.

Have you ever walked into a clothing store as an employee was folding clothes using one of those folding boards? I would sometimes stop for a minute and watch them out of the corner of my eye. I didn’t want to stare and be a creepy person but I loved how fast and easy it was to get perfectly folded clothes!

Do you ever wish you could have perfectly folded clothes like that at home? I know I have although maybe that’s just some OCD coming out in me. Well, if you have had a similar thought to me, guess what? You are in luck because you can easily make one of those at home. Below I will show you how to make a clothes folder.

What Do You Need to Make A Clothes Folder?

The supplies to make the clothes folder board are pretty simple. In fact, you probably have them somewhere in your home.

You will need the following:

• Cardboard or foam board (I used some cardboard boxes I had saved)
• Sharp knife or scissors
• Packing tape or duct tape
• Ruler or measuring tape
• Marker or pen

Measure and Cut

There are a few different options when making a clothes folding board. Personally, this is the version I like best and seems to work well for our family. If you have larger or taller shirts, I would recommend this way, as it allows for the 3rd fold. Also, this board folds up easily for storage which is another great benefit.

You will need to cut out the following pieces from your cardboard or foam board

• 2 – 10″ x 24″ (label as A and E)
• 2 – 10″ x 12″ (label as B and C)
• 1 – 10 ” x 6″ (label as D)

I find it easiest to start with cutting out 10″ pieces and then cutting to the proper length after that. There is no right or wrong way as long as you end up with the proper length pieces as mentioned above.

Arrange and Tape

Once you have all your pieces cut out and labeled, you will arrange them as shown in the photo below.

The two 10″ x 24″ pieces will be the outside pieces (labeled as A and E). In the middle, you will arrange the two 10″ x 12″ pieces. You line the one up with the outside pieces and then arrange the other one below (labeled B and C). At this point, it should be a rectangle. You will then place the 10″ x 6″ piece below the middle section (labeled D). This will make the middle section longer than the other two sections. This allows for the extra fold for longer shirts.

Once you have them arranged, you will need to tape them together. In order for it to fold up well for storage, you will need to leave a small gap between the pieces. I usually stack two pieces and then tape them together. Make sure that you tape on both sides. So stack and tape together and then fold the other way and tape. If you don’t tape both sides, the tape will be sticky through the gap on the other side. It will make folding your shirts a little more difficult if they are stuck to the tape 🙂

Tape B and C and D together as arranged. Then tape A to B, however, make sure you only tape to the length of B or it will not fold. Repeat with E – again make sure you only tape length of B.

Ready, Set, Fold

Your clothes folder is now complete and you are ready to fold your clothes. Wasn’t that easy?! I was surprised that there wasn’t more to it. How do you use it though? There is a sequence to follow but it’s really simple.

Place the front of the shirt face down on the cardboard centered on the middle section and lined up close to the top edge. Depending on picky you are, I usually make sure the shirt is straightened and smoothed out for a cleaner fold and less wrinkled. Also, if it is long sleeves, fold the end of the sleeves over so they are on the cardboard.

Take one side and fold over towards the middle and then repeat with the other side. If your shirts are longer, this is where that extra piece on the bottom comes into play. Next, you fold the little bottom piece up and then fold up the middle piece towards the top. This will make that perfectly folded square shirt.

Here are a couple of additional hints.

• If you find you are having static issues, you can cut out some holes in the outside pieces to reduce that static when you fold.
• For kids clothes, center the shirt over the gap between the sections labeled B and C. You want that middle fold to be halfway down the shirt so it folds over evenly and one side isn’t longer than the other. This is really only a factor with kids clothes or maybe petite clothes.

Even Kids Can Do It!

After I made my first one, my kids started arguing about who got to use it! I stood there in shock as they were complaining that the other one got to fold clothes!! Granted at times they just argue with each other for the sake of arguing. I really hope my kids aren’t the only ones who do that! They asked me multiple times to make a second one so they could each have their own. So let’s break this down – they would be folding their own clothes, it would stop them arguing and all I had to do was spend a few minutes making one. Of course, that seemed like an easy answer to me. No problem kids! Now they can fold their own clothes and actually enjoy doing it. I love it because it’s one less thing I have to do!

Here’s the final product using the clothes folding board I just made.

If you love the idea of a clothes folder but need a more visual example, you can watch this YouTube video

If you don’t have the time to make one, don’t have the supplies or would like a more professional one, you can purchase one from Amazon.