How to Fold a Fitted Sheet the Easier Way

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By Fatima Virrey , Parent Herald Sep 18, 07:20 pm

If you are wondering how to fold a fitted sheet, today is your lucky day!

As its name suggests, fitted sheets are made to snuggly fit your bed. However, fitting them in your closet is another tricky story.

This article will give you easy steps in folding these tricky fitted sheets to fit them neatly in your linen closet and keep things organized.

Here are three methods; under them are easy steps in folding those fitted sheets of yours.

Based on the TikTok method

Cooking blogger Kristina Burn shared on TikTok her easy steps in folding fitted sheets in only under 30 seconds! Here is her way on how to fold a fitted sheet, that will help you in keeping things organized.

1. First, lay your sheet on the table with an elastic facing upward.

2. Then, grab the bottom two corners, fold them inside out, and tuck them inside the two top corners. Your sheet should now be folded in half. Feel free to shake it out to ensure a perfect and smooth fold.

3. Place your sheet back on the table with the elastic facing upward. Get the end of the sheet where corners meet then fold it inward halfway. Fold over the bottom half over the top.

4. By now, you should have a long strip. Fold the right end inward, and then left. According to burn, the ends will overlap a bit, but it will still create a neat fold. Finally, fold the sheet once more in half.

The Idiot's Method

Another method to fold fitted sheets is the Idiot's Method. It's simple and doesn't require any of the pocket tucks or any confusing folds. If you have tried other how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet method but still, nothing is working for you, try this one. This will help you in keeping things organized.

1. Lay your sheet flat with the elastic side up.

2. Fold the bottom up horizontally.

3. Fold the left side into the middle. Repeat the same process to the ride side, folding it over to the left.

4. Fold the top into the middle, then bring the bottom up and over that fold. Smooth out the seams as you go.

The Marie Kondo Way

Marie Kondo is known for her technical organization methods that guarantee keeping things organized. To perform Kondo's easy steps in folding fitted sheets, do this process.

1. Lay your sheet flat on a bed or any flat surface with the elastic seams facing upwards. Smooth out the edges with your hand to keep the fabric as flat as possible.

2. Bring the bottom side up over the middle of the sheet and flatten it, creating a straight edge. Repeat the same process to the top, then bring it down and over the middle of the sheet and the part that you just folded.

3. Ensure that the edges and the elastic are tucked neatly. You should now have a long rectangle. Fold the sheet in half, and smooth it out using your hand. Flip it over, and tightly roll the sheet up. You'll now have a small roll that you can place in your storage.

We hope that this article helped you in your dilemma on how to fold a fitted sheet, and in keeping things organized. Just choose from these methods and follow those easy steps.