How to fold a T-shirt

Neat enough for a shop shelf, in four folds.

Time: 2 min · Difficulty: Easy · 4 steps

What you need

Steps

  1. Lay it flat, face down

    A T-shirt laid flat, face down

    Spread the shirt on a bed or table with the front facing down. Smooth out wrinkles with your hands.

    Tip: smooth = sharp folds

  2. Fold each side in

    One side of the shirt folded toward the middle along a dotted line

    Fold one side toward the middle so the sleeve lies flat along the edge. Repeat on the other side.

    Tip: about a third of the width

  3. Fold the bottom up

    The folded shirt with an arrow showing the bottom folding up

    Bring the bottom hem up to the collar and line up the edges.

    Tip: match the corners

  4. Flip it and stack

    A neat stack of folded shirts

    Turn it over so the front shows, then add it to the pile.

    Tip: neat drawers, happy mornings

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