How to Fold Fitted Sheets in 7 Easy Steps!

Are you struggling to keep your fitted sheets tidy and wrinkle-free? If so, you’re not alone.

Folding clothes can sometimes be very frustrating. It’s a tedious household chore, and I hate it, even more, when the clothes are being stubborn! Some are just difficult to fold so that it looks nice and clean. Then there’s the bedsheet. It’s already hard enough to deal with for its size, and its fitted corners add to the hassle.

When seasons change, so too do the sheets on our beds. In the fall, we stow away the light cotton sheets and bring out our warm flannel sheets. We then need to somehow fit the light sheets back into the clear plastic bags in which we bought them. They never fit into those bags without an honest struggle.  Really, now, folding sheets is a pain in the you-know-what!

How the companies get the sheets to fit into those tiny plastic bags is simply magic. The flat sheet is easier, but it can be difficult to line up all the corners.

It’s definitely a challenge to fold a fitted sheet, but at least with that you can tuck in the corners and get a relatively tight fit. But with a little patience and perseverance, you can overcome the challenge of folding these sheets!

Good thing there’s one great person out there who shared his wisdom on how to do it right, and so we are passing it forward!

Here are some tips to make the task a little easier.

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How to perfectly fold fitted sheets

Many people have trouble folding fitted sheets, but it’s actually not that difficult once you get the hang of it. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you fold your fitted sheets like a pro.

1. To fold fitted sheets evenly, follow these tips. First, place your hands under the corners of the shorter side of the sheet. Make sure that the sheet is inside out. This will help prevent the sheet from bunching up and wearing out as quickly.

2. Bring one corner to meet the other and fold it to the adjacent corner.

3. Pick up the third corner and fold it to the corners you are holding. Then do the same with the last corner. Take note that the sheet should be inside out.

4. Now that all corners are together, lay the fitted sheet on a flat surface. Make sure the sheet and corners are folded nicely and cleanly.

5. Fold the sheet vertically, hiding the fitted corners.

6. Then fold it further until it is a rectangle that is as big as the other folded sheets that you have. This will give you a nice, clean fold.

Now you have a nice folded fitted sheet stored in your drawer. All set to be used the next time you need it!

You can keep them in the closet together with the regular sheets, nicely folded!

This is a great way to keep your sheets organized and tidy. By using this method, you can easily grab the sheet you need without having to search through a pile of messy sheets. Plus, it’ll help you keep your sheets in good condition for longer.

Thanks to Martha Stewart. You can watch the full step-by-step video here…

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