How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
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Folding a fitted sheet can feel intimidating, and it’s easy to get frustrated and stuff it into a drawer—wrinkled and bulky. But with this simple step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to fold like a pro while saving space and keeping your linens tidy.
Step 1: Lay out the fitted sheet with the elastic side up.
Step 2: Pull the two bottom corners inside out.
Step 3: Tuck bottom corners into top corners so that the sheet is folded in half.
Step 4: Stick arms into the pockets of each corner.
Step 5: Extend arms out to the sides.
Step 6: Join the two corners by placing your hands together.
Step 7: Flip one corner over the other so that both corners are draped on one arm. All of the elastic is now aligned at one corner.
Step 8: Lay the folded sheet down on a flat surface. The elastic should make an ‘L’ shape toward the top left corner. Fold into thirds (fold in top first to conceal messy edge).
Step 9: Fold into thirds again and you have a perfectly folded fitted sheet!
Keeping Your Sheet Set Together
There are plenty of easy, space-saving ways to keep your sheet sets neatly together, including:
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Option 1: Place your folded sheets inside the pillowcase and tuck the excess pillowcase under. (It’s now wrapped up as a soft convenient package!)
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Option 2: Fold pillowcase into thirds lengthwise and wrap around folded sheets (like a present!)
- Option 3: Simply fold the pillowcase and stack it on top of the other sheets
