Of the two closets in our house I would consider “storage closets” (ie not inside the bedroom), one is in the mudroom/laundry room and one is in the hallway that leads to the bedroom. So, as you can imagine, both closets offer a wide variety of different functions.
Although I often refer to the hall closet as the “linen closet,” it also holds office supplies, extra toilet paper, my sewing machine, and more. To prevent it closet Everything has to be neatly stacked or folded, turning into an unmanageable nightmare.
Look at me Fit sheet folding hacks in action In the videos at the end of the post!
The Ultimate Folding Challenge: The Fitted Sheet
And that brings us to today’s post, where I’ll show you how to tackle the most challenging count of them all: Fitted sheets. Being able to fold a fitted sheet plays a crucial role in keeping my linen closet organized, and learning how to do it can do the same for you!
And honestly, it’s not that hard to do! Once you’ve read the steps in the tutorial below and watched the video to see the steps, you’ll just need some practice to pull it off yourself. 🙂
How to fold a fitted sheet like a pro
Step 1 – Straighten the top edge
Start by finding the top or bottom edge of your fitted sheet, then place your hand in the corners along that edge.
Spread your hands to flatten the top edge, then carefully set the fitted sheet down on a flat surface.
Step 2 – Corner in corner
Next, grab the opposite end of the sheet and place your hands in the two corners on that edge.
But this time, do it so the corners are inside out, then tuck the corner you’re currently holding into the corners on the opposite edge of the fitted sheet.
Step 3 – Fold along the elastic
Set your sheet back down on a flat surface like you did in step 1, holding your hand out to create a straight(ish) edge at the top.
Then grab the two ends of the elastic and bring them together, folding the sheet in half along the elastic edge.
Step 4 – Create a rectangle
Then, holding the sheet in front of you with the elastic edge at the top, place your hands in the corners of the sheet, lining up all four corners.
Adjust the fitted sheet in your hand so that the top edge comes up with the corners, creating a straight-sided rectangle.
Step 5 – Fold in thirds (twice)
Set the sheet down again and fold it into thirds (like you would fold a letter) to make a long, narrow rectangle.
Finally, fold it into thirds again. Then be sure to give yourself a hearty pat on the back, because you’ve just successfully folded a fitted sheet! 🙂
Want to learn how to fold differently?
While I’m sure your current methods Folding clothes and linen Serving you well, it never hurts to learn another way of doing something! After all, you never know when a method will come along that you like better (for whatever reason) than the one you’re currently using.
For more tutorials on how to fold everything from ankle socks to jeans, check out This blog post!
What’s your best tip for keeping yours Storage closet in order?
Here’s a variation on the method shown above that involves stair railings (although the back of your bed will work too!):
