Best way to fold fitted sheet
If, like most of us, you tend to just ball up your fitted sheets and shove them in the linen cupboard, read on. There is a way to fold your fitted sheets so that they end up a neat and tidy rectangle, just like your flat sheets. Interested? Here’s how it’s done.
Step 1
Hold the fittest sheet over your hands, with the top corners inside out and have the elastic edge facing towards you.
Step 2
Fold the sheet in half vertically, placing the right corner over the left corner and create a pocket. Now flip the sheet upside down and create a second pocket at the top.
Step 3
Adjust the way you are holding the sheet so that you have two corners over your left hand and two over your right hand. The folded seam should be at the bottom with the tucked and gathered edge facing towards you.
Step 4
Now fold the sheet in half again, so that the four fitted corners meet. Place the right set of corners over the left set.
Step 5
Keep the gathered edges facing up, and fold the longer side of the curved edge into the middle a little bit, in order to create a straight edge. Your sheet should now be a rectangle. Fold in half first, and then fold into thirds. For best results, fold the fittest sheet straight out of the dryer while still warm.
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