Fitted sheets. Those delightful guardians of your mattress comfort can morph into storage nightmares in the blink of an eye. Fear not, fellow sheet-wranglers! Here’s a quick and easy guide to folding a fitted sheet like a pro.
The Hula Method: Simple and Speedy
- Grab the sheet by its short ends, laying it flat on your bed with the elasticized edges meeting in the center.
- Fold the sheet into thirds widthwise.
- Repeat step 2, folding the sheet into thirds lengthwise once, then again widthwise. You should now have a neat rectangle.
Bonus Tip: Want a more compact fold? Give the rectangle one final lengthwise fold.
The “Magic Hands” Method: A Fun Twist
For those who enjoy a bit more action, this method utilizes a hand-syncing technique.
- Turn the sheet inside-out and lay it flat.
- Place your hands inside the corner pockets along the sheet’s long side.
- Bring your hands together, palms facing, so the corner seams touch.
- Fold the right corner over the left and switch hands.
- Repeat steps 2-4 with the corners on the opposite side. You should now have a square-ish shape.
- Straighten the edges and fold the square into thirds lengthwise, then into a neat rectangle.
No matter your method, practice makes perfect! With a little time, you’ll be folding fitted sheets like a champ, saving precious storage space and conquering that linen closet chaos.