How to fold a T-shirt quickly so that it doesn't wrinkle? How to fold a T-shirt in one motion: diagram

How to fold a T-shirt neatly and beautifully in one motion?

Probably everyone will agree that clothes, for example a T-shirt, are always incredibly quickly taken out of a closet, suitcase, or shelf, but how difficult it is to return them beautifully and neatly. In addition, a T-shirt that is not folded correctly always requires ironing, because it will be wrinkled and covered with folds and kinks.

Fortunately, modern man is so inventive and dexterous that he has figured out how to turn the banal folding of a T-shirt, practically, into a trick that allows you to do this boring task quickly, accurately and even fun. Moreover, after storage, a folded item acquires minimal wrinkles and does not require additional ironing.

There are several ways to “save” a person from “crumpled T-shirts” and allow you to save time, as well as safely take things on vacation, folding them compactly and evenly into a suitcase or bag.

INTERESTING: There is even a special device that allows you to fold T-shirts literally at lightning speed! It was invented by the Chinese and it literally looks like a folding board. However, it is useful to keep such a useful item at home, but not to carry it with you when traveling.

Chinese invention - a device for neatly and quickly folding a T-shirt

How to fold a T-shirt neatly and quickly?

Popular folding methods

You need to fold the T-shirt so as not to wrinkle it. The most popular method is considered the classic one. To avoid creases, folding should not be done immediately after ironing; you need to wait a little.

Classical

There are two classic options for how to fold a T-shirt. They are conventionally called 1/3 (Italian) and 2/3. In the first case, the sleeve and 1/3 of the T-shirt are turned to the middle, in the second, the bottom of the product is folded by 10-15 cm. The choice of proportions depends on the size of the item. It is more convenient to fold large and wide men's T-shirts using the 2/3 technique, women's and children's - using the 1/3 technique.

The folding algorithm on the surface and in weight will be approximately the same. In the second case, you should turn the front of the T-shirt (pattern) towards you and keep it strictly vertical. If wrinkles appear, they need to be straightened out.

1/3

2/3

Three point method

The method has other names: Chinese, fast. It is also often called this: in 2 seconds, in one movement. It's quite difficult to master.

After finishing the work, you need to raise your hands and shake the product slightly. Then all the folds will straighten out. Now you can put the item in the chest of drawers. To master this method, it is better to use video instructions.

Using a board

To correctly fold the product using this method, you will need a special device. You can purchase it or make it yourself at home. This board is often used in clothing departments.

It is convenient to store the board in a wardrobe. It is hung on the outerwear bar by the attached hangers. The device does not take up much space.

Tourist

This method is based on rolling the product into a roll. If everything is done correctly, the roller will be as tight and dense as possible. Before you start folding, you should make sure that the edges are clearly opposite each other. The resulting package should be placed edgewise in the suitcase, pressed against the corner, then it will not take up much space.

The method is suitable for getting ready for a business trip or a hike. It is especially good to use when there is little space in your suitcase. A bag of any size will easily fit several neat scrolls. Every traveler should know how to roll a T-shirt.

Japanese

This method got its name from the Japanese woman Mon Kari, the girl who invented it. It is the most compact of all. The inventor worked as a cleaner for many years before she came up with her own method of storing things. Today it is popular all over the world. Thanks to a special technique for folding clothes, you can fit many more wardrobe items into your closet.

Children's

This is the simplest method. It is also sometimes called homemade. The product is folded in half, then folded lengthwise and crosswise.

It is with this method that you can begin teaching your child to be neat. A 5-year-old child will easily remember all stages of work. He will be happy to apply the acquired skills at home and in kindergarten and tell his friends how to pack a T-shirt correctly.

Folded T-shirt in 2 seconds: diagram

You can watch a person fold a T-shirt quickly and accurately in one or two movements forever! But you are quite capable of mastering this technique on your own. The main thing is to carefully and accurately study the pattern of hand movements, and experience comes with practice!

To fold a T-shirt in one motion, all you need is a flat surface and two hands:

• Place the T-shirt on the table, bed, floor (any surface)
• Straighten your neatly ironed T-shirt
• Grab your hands at the special folding “points” on the T-shirt (see diagram below)
• Fold the T-shirt and straighten the folded version

T-shirt folding pattern:

A simple T-shirt folding pattern

Nuances depending on the type of T-shirt

Each product has its own individual approach. It depends on the style and decor options. It is necessary to use different folding methods for the following product categories:

• T-shirts with prints;
• polo shirts;
• sleeveless jackets (or wrestling shorts);
• clothes with three-quarter sleeves.

You need to fold clothes so that they do not wrinkle and the fabric and decor do not become deformed when stored in a bag or closet. Women's T-shirts decorated with sequin embroidery require special care when handling. These items can easily fall off while packing the T-shirt.

With print

To fold a printed T-shirt correctly, place it on a hard surface with the wrong side facing you. To avoid the formation of microcracks in the drawing, it should never be bent. The sleeves are rolled over the back. If the image occupies the entire front surface, it is better to use the tourist method. Classic and children's patterns are also suitable.

If the product is decorated with an applique that is held on by glue, it must be rolled up in such a way as not to affect the design. Low quality pictures quickly come away from the fabric on folds and creases.

Polo

Before folding the polo, you need to check that there are no creases at the neck. The T-shirt should be packed with the collar facing out. To do this, the product is placed face down and smoothed out. The middle is tucked to the hem, the sleeves are bent. The resulting rectangle is divided into three equal parts, the edges are folded. The T-shirt is turned over and stored in the closet as is.

Before folding the polo T-shirt, you need to straighten out all the folds and irregularities. The three-point method works well, or you can use a board. The tourist method should not be used.

Sleeveless T-shirts

You should choose a packaging method based on the length and width of the T-shirt. For large, narrow T-shirts, to prevent them from getting wrinkled, the best method is to roll them. If the sleeveless vest is wide and only reaches the middle of the abdomen, it is advisable to use the three-point method.

For travelers in a suitcase

When traveling on vacation, you want to pack as much stuff as possible into the smallest bag possible. This folding method is just for such cases.

1. Place the T-shirt on a horizontal plane, fold the hem towards the neckline to approximately the width of your palm.
2. Wrap the sleeve with 10-15 centimeters of fabric towards the center, trim the sleeve so that it does not protrude (as in the Japanese method).
3. Do the same with the second sleeve. You will get a narrow strip of fabric.
4. Roll the T-shirt up from the neck down.
5. Secure with the folded part of the hem.

You can watch the video on how to fold a T-shirt:

Things packed in this way will inevitably become wrinkled, and if folded this way every day, they will quickly become doormats. But it's good for a flight. Be sure to make sure there is an iron where you're going to get your wardrobe in order.

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If your suitcase is not very deep and rigid, use the Japanese method and “stack” all your clothes in it. If you know for sure that the wardrobe cannot be ironed, it is better to use Italian or classic methods - then you will have to take less clothes, but they will look neater.

Army method

We learn to fold T-shirts in the same way as soldiers who have to spend their time economically every day. The procedure is as follows:

• front side

  the item can be laid out on any surface;

• from below

  the edge is bent
  by 5 cm
  ;

• the product is foldable again to the center by 1/3

  ;

• both sleeves

  fold
  inward
  ;

• starting from the neck T-shirt is twisted

  ;

• into the resulting roller

  tuck the folded edge.

This method takes longer than others, but allows you to compactly pack a lot of things even into a small travel bag.

Roller

Everyone wants to learn how to fold things and at the same time wants them to look attractive even after transportation.

If you often go on business trips or travel across countries, you need to know this method. It is ideal, allowing you to fold your T-shirt compactly and quickly.

Things won't wrinkle.

How to quickly fold a T-shirt:

1. Grasp the edge of the left shoulder and the bottom, bend the shelf to the middle of the neck. Repeat the same with the right side.
2. Turn the sleeves back at the shoulder seams to prevent wrinkles and creases from appearing on them.
3. Next, the product is rolled up. Turn the item towards you with the neck and make a roll.
4. To ensure that the product retains its shape, it is not enough to simply roll up the T-shirt. Take the bottom edge of the item, turn it inside out and put it on the roller.

There is another way to roll T-shirts and T-shirts to save space in your suitcase.

How to roll:

1. The T-shirt is placed face up.
2. Men's underwear (2 pairs) is placed on top of it.
3. Then bend the sleeves so that one sleeve is on top of the other. But the shelf that will be folded second should not reach the edge of the first side (already folded).
4. Socks are placed at the neck so that the tops look beyond the T-shirt, like sleeves.
5. A T-shirt folded in half is placed over the socks.
6. After this, you can roll the T-shirt into a roller. You need to start from the neck.
7. The result is a tight roll with the tops of the socks sticking out. Turn them inside out, thereby wrapping the roller.

This is a great way. Avid travelers will especially enjoy it.

T-shirt folding option “Like in a store”

The item is laid out with the back part on top, in the middle its third part is shifted from each side to the center, then the sleeves are folded along the edges of the folds at the bottom, and again in half.

Good to know!

If the T-shirt is very small, then you can simply roll it up. This is done like this: along the long side, the product is folded in half, straightened, and then rolled from the neck into a tight roll.

Cardboard

This option is suitable for a child. If he doesn't want to fold things himself, make a device with your own hands that will make the job easier.

This will interest the child, and he will ask to put his things away.

We are preparing a device for folding clothes;

1. Cut 6 blanks from thick cardboard, 30 cm long and 20 cm wide.
2. Place them on a flat surface, 3 in a row.
3. Then glue them together along the center line with tape. Connect the lower pieces together with adhesive tape. The upper parts must be independent of each other.

It's time to show your child how to use this device.

How to quickly fold:

1. Place the T-shirt on the surface of the cardboard.
2. Fold the left long side, then the right.
3. Lift the loose element of the device and fold the T-shirt in half.

The method is fast, easy and simple. A 3-year-old child can cope with this task without any problems.

Method “For tourists” or “Compact”

Used by tourists, and allows you to rationally distribute all things in any carry-on luggage. They put these things together literally in a matter of seconds. Step by step:

1. The item laid out on the table is folded from the hem to a width of about 10 cm.
2. First, the left and then the right parts are folded towards the center so that the thinnest strip of fabric comes out.
3. The T-shirt is rolled into a compact roll from the top edge and secured with the hem.

Good to know ! The things you folded this way can also be stored in the closet.

Method "on a hanger"

If you want to know how to fold a T-shirt without much effort, here's the second method. It's the most basic. Take a hanger and place the item on a hanger. It is better to use plastic hangers so that there are no traces of “hanging” on the T-shirt. Also, do not hang a T-shirt if it is still damp or if it has just been ironed - wait until the clothes dry

and/or cools down after ironing.