The ability to compactly fold a sweater, sweatshirt, jumper or jacket will help not only to properly organize the storage of things in the closet, but also to preserve the presentation of clothes for a long time. Knitted and knitted items lose their shape after washing and need to be properly cared for. There are several simple examples of how to properly fold items for transport in a suitcase or for storage in a wardrobe.
Knitted items compactly packed for storage
Useful tips
To learn how to fold clothes neatly, you will need to properly prepare them using a few helpful tips.
- Clothes must be washed in accordance with the care recommendations: for products made from natural fabrics (linen, cotton) the recommended water temperature is 60°, and delicate materials, including wool, at 30°.
- Before putting clothes in the closet, it is recommended to carefully iron them and hang them on hangers. This way you will be able to avoid creases during long-term storage and repeated ironing.
- In addition, it is recommended to sort clothes, for example, by temperature, color, etc.
- When stored horizontally, in the form of stacks, the optimal number of items in each should not exceed 3. This will help you quickly find the necessary wardrobe item without disturbing the order on the shelf.
- If space allows, it is recommended to store things in drawers, vertically. The basic rule is to give the folded clothes a rectangular shape, the height of which does not exceed the size of the drawer. This will create order and harmony in your wardrobe or chest of drawers.
- We advise you to wipe the dust on the shelves and cabinet doors every week.
- Carry out an inspection of clothing at least once a season.
- And in order for it to maintain freshness, many housewives use natural flavors. Some of them are installed directly on the shelf, others are placed on hangers.
- To make your own fragrances, we recommend using small pieces of soap with your favorite unobtrusive scent, placing them between your clothes.
Features of wool fiber
Wool is the hair of animals - goats, sheep, llamas, rabbits and others - sheared and processed in special ways. Animal origin determines the composition and properties of fibers .
1. Products made from wool are hygroscopic and breathable - all this due to the fact that each hair of the material is hollow . Accordingly, fibers need to breathe .
2. High hygroscopicity promotes moisture absorption, while the material remains dry to the touch for a long time. Therefore, before storing the item, it is necessary to dry it thoroughly , otherwise this property can play a cruel joke - over time, an unpleasant musty smell of dampness or even mold will appear.
3. The cut hair is distinguished by its crimp, which after processing gives the fibers elasticity. The same quality leads to deformation of the finished product during washing, if the fiber is twisted and dried in a suspended state or pulled out under its own weight during storage.
4. Wool does not like high temperatures, at which the fiber loses its natural moisture. It becomes brittle, rough to the touch, white things turn yellow.
5. A real threat to products made from wool and half-woolen fabrics is the moth. The fight against it will be effective if you do not limit yourself to deterrents, but keep things dry and, most importantly, clean.
Gift Wrapping Ideas
A natural wool jumper or jacket is nice to give and receive as a gift.
Giving a present effectively is also an important matter. Several ways to gift a sweater or jacket:
- The classic option is to fold the item face up, wrap it in wrapping paper, and tie it with tape. Newspaper or tissue wrapping paper tied with canvas thread looks elegant and discreet.
- Roll the sweater into a neat roll and tie with a wide ribbon. The retainer can be decorated with small accessories, and a card with wishes to the recipient can be placed under it.
- Pack in a cardboard box, decorate with wrapping paper, ribbons, and decor. In this form, it is safe to send a gift by mail or courier, and receiving holiday parcels is especially pleasant.
- Wrap the rolled product on top with colored paper and tie it on both sides with ribbons like a candy wrapper. A sweater folded this way is a great gift for children.
Proper storage is especially important for woolen and knitted items. They are very sensitive to moisture, temperature changes, and friction against other items in the wardrobe
Therefore, it is useful to learn simple folding techniques as they can significantly extend the life of your clothes.
Why do you need to fold a sweater correctly?
During the washing process, clothes wrinkle and lose their shape. A knitted or knitted sweater will look sloppy if this problem is not corrected after drying.
In order for a product to look like it was purchased longer, you need some skills. The ability to correctly fold clothes made from yarn ensures that they retain their attractive appearance when kept in a closet or when transported in a suitcase.
Your favorite jacket, pullover or jumper can last longer with proper care, which helps reduce the cost of a new wardrobe. A neatly folded item takes up minimal space on the shelf and saves time searching for it in the closet.
How to prepare warm clothes for the trip
The most compact way to pack things into a suitcase is to roll them into tight rolls. Such rolls of clothing can be laid in rows or vertical columns. Warm, bulky items are placed at the bottom, and essential clothing is placed on top. How to fold sweaters, turtlenecks and sweatshirts with long sleeves before traveling:
- Straighten the item and fold the sleeves along the side seams.
- Fold the bottom edge of the sweater 5–7 cm so that the sleeve cuffs are inside the fold.
- Fold the jacket in half and roll it up, starting from the neckline.
- Straighten the bottom folded edge onto the roller.
Sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts are stored on the road in a different way. You need to lay out the product on a flat surface, lay the sleeves at an angle and bend the cuffs so that they do not overlap each other. Then fold the sweatshirt in half and roll it tightly, starting from the bottom edge. Wrap the roll in a hood, ready.
Features of folding other things
Of course, there is no single way to fold different types of blouses: housewives need to store jumpers and sweatshirts, which have their own characteristics.
Sweater
To fold a sweater, you can use any of the following methods:
- folding without aids;
- use of cardboard;
- folding on a hanger.
Be sure to consider the length of the sleeves and the presence of a collar.
Sweatshirt
When folding a sweatshirt, the hood creates a problem. What to do with him?
- Fold the hood of the sweatshirt straight down.
- Place the sleeves on top of the seam.
- Fold in half or in thirds, depending on the size of the jacket.
This method is suitable for storing children's and adult clothes. You don’t have to hang your sweatshirt on hangers and waste extra space in your wardrobe.
Long sleeve jumper
In order to fold a long-sleeve jumper, you can also use any of the presented methods. Sleeves are placed along the seam or along the armhole, and they must be inside the product.
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Interesting packaging ideas
But folding it beautifully is not the end of the matter, unfortunately. Now you need to package it beautifully, for this you can use:
- wrapping paper;
- a beautiful package - buy a gift bag and, so to speak, present a gift in a classic style;
- box;
- envelope;
- foil;
- cling film;
- into any other material that you have at hand.
Let's look at original ways to pack sweatshirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts.
Take a jacket, roll it up, wrap it in cling film so as not to stain it, and pack it in paper, tie it with a ribbon, and you can also add a signet. To do this, just take plasticine, squeeze out the stamp you need and set it to dry. Fry it a little, and that’s it – the letter is ready.
Gift envelope
Take your sweatshirt and place it in the center of the paper (keep in mind that it should be 2 times larger than the item itself). Fold the edges so that you get a neat envelope. You can cut off the excess, you can decorate such an envelope with anything, depending on the interests of the birthday person. These could be joint photographs, decorative napkins, various bows made of ribbons and threads.
You can revive this envelope by adding various details (for example, teeth and eyes, make a monster or a glamorous girl by adding hair and eyes).
Everything your imagination allows.
Envelope shirt
Perfect for packing a men's gift. You need to take thick paper (thick parchment is perfect), saturated colored colored paper, an empty box (we will make a layout around it), glue.
We wrap the box with paper, glue the edges, glue the bottom, and pull out the box. We put our jumper inside, connect the edges at the top and twist it a little. We fix it with glue, you can put it on a button or button. Next, take colored paper - cut out a tie, cuffs and glue it to our envelope. And we have stylish gift packaging ready.
You can twist a flower from a jacket of not very dense material. To do this, you need to tighten the thread approximately in the middle, twist the upper part, while holding it with your fingers, forming a rose, and simply twist the lower part into the so-called “sprout”.
This is how you can easily and quickly pack clothes for a gift for any occasion.
See the video below for a gift wrapping option.
How to wrap a gift beautifully?
To receive a warm, soft thing as a gift - what could be more pleasant? If you are planning to buy a sweater for your loved one, try to design it in some non-standard way . For example:
You can cut a piece of wrapping paper into strips, fasten them at the edges and form a puff like this, inside which you put the purchased product.
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Or wrap the item in gift paper and make a characteristic narrowing in the neck area. A holiday flower is a must.
A roll is a great shape for a beautiful package. Double contrast packaging will look good. You can bandage it with a simple thin ribbon.
How to fold correctly
Important! Before folding the fitted sheet, it should be straightened and ironed. The installation process takes a little time
Stacked laundry on a closet shelf looks beautiful and takes up little space. You can fold a sheet in different ways
The installation process takes a little time. Stacked laundry on a closet shelf looks beautiful and takes up little space. You can fold a sheet in different ways.
First way
The easiest way is to fold the sheet with an elastic band if it is sewn along the entire edge:
- the canvas is turned upside down with the assembled side and folded in half;
- a double sheet is laid out on the bed;
- the area is visually divided into three, starting from one edge, the sides are inserted inside one another, the wrinkles are straightened out;
- the resulting rectangle is folded in three vertically, with the elastic inward;
- The straightened fabric needs to be folded across, threading one edge into the other and smoothing out the wrinkles.
Second way
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- Hands are threaded inside the canvas and launched into opposite corners of the longitudinal side.
- The corners of the sheet are put on one inside the other (it turns out that one is the front corner, the other is inserted on the wrong side).
- Fold the opposite side as well.
- The straightened strip has two folded corners one into the other.
- Now the double additions are combined together, inserted into each other.
- The resulting rectangle is straightened out from the folds.
- The rectangle is folded two more times at your discretion (lengthwise, across)
In the same order, the cover is folded into a children's bed.
Third way
You can fold the canvas without inserting the opposite corners inside. For this:
- Place the cover on the bed with the elastic side up, straighten out the wrinkles;
- lay the longitudinal side inward to the middle, and do the same with the opposite side;
- fold the resulting rectangle again vertically;
- the resulting long strip is leveled and laid at the discretion of the housewife.
Such simple manipulations will help you cope with a rectangular assembled sheet. The result is a small, compact square that can easily be stacked with other kits.
Tips for organizing closet storage
Proper organization of clothing storage saves time. If you systematically approach the placement of things and objects, the order on the shelves and drawers will remain longer, and products will no longer get lost. For frequently used items, you need to choose shelves and drawers with easy access.
Cabinets with shelves 60–70 cm deep, despite the large internal space, have a small usable area. They need to be filled halfway, or better yet a quarter, while the space in the center should remain empty. When things are laid out around the perimeter of the shelf, access to them is equally open, it is convenient to take them and neatly put them back. Horizontal sections can be completely filled only for long-term storage; the very top part of the cabinet is reserved for this purpose.
There are several convenient ways to store knitted sweaters, sweaters, and sweatshirts:
Drawer. You can put long-sleeve sweaters here, rolling them up or placing them in horizontal stacks. Organizers for storage: they can be hanging (attached to a rod) or in the form of boxes with compartments. One thing is laid out in each cell, and it is desirable that there is free space in the compartments. Shelves in the closet. Here you can place jackets and sweaters in rolls or small piles
It is important that all things are visible and do not overlap each other. Fluffy sweaters with long fibers should be laid on top so that they do not become deformed under other clothes.
Boxes, trunks, baskets - will serve when, with the onset of the warm season, you need to put knitted and woolen items on the far shelf. In them, the knitwear will not become covered with dust, and the fibers will not roll off due to friction against other clothes. When putting things in boxes, it is advisable to line them with sheets of paper, and add a natural fragrance to each box that protects against moths.
Using a hanger
Oddly enough, most people do not know that sweaters can be stored not only lying down, but also hanging.
This is a fairly reasonable approach to the issue of ergonomic placement of wardrobe items, because this method helps to save a lot of usable space in the closet.
So, grab a sweater and a hanger. It is advisable that it be plastic, because wooden “hangers” can leave snags on the product:
- Place the knitted item on the table facing you.
- Fold the item of clothing in half, placing the left side over the right (or vice versa).
- Place the hanger on the sweater so that the curved metal upper part goes into the armpit, and the hangers themselves lie almost parallel to the neckline.
- Fold the bottom of the product upward so that one arm of the trempel is “hidden” inside the material.
- Fold the sweater sleeve in the same way, placing it at the bottom of the item.
- Take the hanger by the hook and carefully lift it above the table.
- Hang the trempel in the closet.
By the way, if you combine thin and thick sweaters, then you can place two things on one “hanger” at once.
How to fold a jacket
When getting ready for work, you find that your jacket is wrinkled again? This means you need to seriously think about how to properly organize the wardrobe space to accommodate clothes.
This is especially important because where you store your wardrobe items has a huge impact on the mood you start the day in and the outfit you choose.
Important
According to the famous Japanese writer Marie Kondo, by paying attention to order in the house, we bring order to our own lives.
Just as a well-equipped, modern kitchen encourages the desire to cook, an organized wardrobe space makes dressing fun.
The ability to effectively manage space on your wardrobe shelves comes with experience.
Neatly folded items take up significantly less space, and besides, they look presentable and do not require additional ironing.
Since sweaters usually take up a large part of the wardrobe, we will give some practical tips on how to fold them correctly and store them compactly.
How to fold a sweater correctly
The sweater is usually stored in a closet on a shelf or placed on a hanger. But on hangers, the item can stretch out and become deformed, and over time it will look worn. It is better to neatly fold your clothes on the shelf.
Especially for housewives, they came up with an auxiliary item for blouses - the so-called “fold”. This useful thing is inexpensive, but takes up quite a lot of space. But if you don’t want to spend money on folding, you can use cardboard or a hanger.
Like in a store
Store employees know exactly how to fold any item so that it looks attractive. Sellers can fold a bulky knitted sweater as compactly as possible. They use the following instruction:
- Lay the item out on a flat surface.
- The sleeves are placed in the center so that they do not intersect.
- Fold the bottom of the sweater, turn the product over and fold it again.
The process takes very little time. In this form, the sweater will not wrinkle and will fit compactly on the shelf.
Using a hanger
Another method that experienced housewives use is folding a sweater using a hanger. Regular plastic hangers are used that do not match the size of the sweater. The essence of the process is to wrap the item on a plastic base.
The jacket is folded in half and the hanger is placed on top. In this case, the hook should be in the axillary space, and the base of the hanger should be located closer to the neck. Then the hem is raised to the top, and the sleeves go there too. In this form, the sweater can be hung in the closet.
Quick method
Housewives often don’t have time to thoroughly clean their closets. In this case, you need to choose the fastest method of folding a sweater. To do this, use a fold. Using this auxiliary item, the lower part and sleeves are folded alternately, after which the item is folded in half.
No foreign objects
Follow a few simple steps:
- Having laid out the product on a flat surface, fold the sleeves along the seam line;
- the jacket is visually divided into three parts vertically;
- the outer thirds are folded so that the edges meet in the middle;
- then the sweater is divided into three horizontal parts, including a straightened collar;
- fold the edges in the same way.
Having straightened the formed folds, the item is placed on the shelf.
Beautiful as a gift
The ability to fold something correctly is necessary not only to create comfort in the house. When you are going to give someone a sweater, you need to package it beautifully. They do it like this:
- placing the jacket with the reverse side up, the sleeves are folded along the armhole;
- noting the intersection of the sleeves, bend them down from the starting point - they should be parallel to each other;
- fold the jacket in half and pack it.
Having opened a gift, its recipient will see a beautiful thing that will not be wrinkled.
Roll into a suitcase so as not to wrinkle
It is equally important to pack warm clothes correctly when going on a trip. To prevent the sweater from taking up a lot of space in your suitcase and having to iron it later, follow these steps:
- Laying the jacket out on the table or bed, fold the sleeves in the center.
- Fold the main part in half.
- Twist the product tightly, starting from the folded edge.
- To secure the result, tighten the item with two elastic bands.
Other products are also folded into rolls. This way, there is no useless free space left in the bag, and you don’t have to leave your favorite things at home.
Placing a hastily folded sweater on an even stack of things in the closet, you can’t even dream of maintaining order. To neatly fold a jacket in a closet, the product, as in other cases, is divided into three parts. Having folded the lower part, the sleeves are placed along the armhole so that the design resembles a rectangle. The resulting rectangle is folded in half, with the sleeves and neckline facing inside.
Using a piece of paper
The simplest aid for folding a jacket is a thick sheet of paper. Take A4 cardboard and place the paper on the back of the product.
Please note that the sheet is a couple of centimeters away from the collar, and is also located exactly in the middle. Having folded the sleeves like an accordion, the main part of the sweater is folded several times
All that remains is to pull out the cardboard and put the sweater in its place. This method is also good for gift wrapping.
Having folded the sleeves like an accordion, the main part of the jacket is folded several times. All that remains is to pull out the cardboard and put the sweater in its place. This method is also good for gift wrapping.
Nuances you need to know about
- Each movement must be completed by smoothing out the resulting wrinkles . If this rule is not followed, the clothes will remain wrinkled, and the creases will take a very long time to straighten.
- Several sweaters can be kept flat by folding them at the same time. Make a stack of straightened sweaters. Then fold the item as in the “closet” option.
- If a “warm friend” has been lying in the chest of drawers for a long time, hang it on the back of a chair - this way it will quickly straighten out. It is not recommended to use a hanger , as this may cause the threads to deform. The thing will stretch.
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How to fold a sweater
One of the simplest methods involves using a thick sheet of cardboard or A4 size paper. Place the sweater with the front side facing the table, place the cardboard on the back exactly in the middle so that it extends 2-3 cm from the collar.
Long sleeves must be folded like an accordion, and the entire item must be folded several times. Carefully remove the paper and place the resulting rectangle in the closet.
How to fold a jumper without wrinkles
Thin knitwear must be laid on a perfectly flat surface and all folds and creases straightened out. Fold the garment along the line of buttons or zipper so that the sleeves are folded together. Fold the sleeves to the shoulder line until a regular rectangle is formed. Fold the jumper from the bottom into thirds, and roll the product again.
Attention! Some fabrics are not recommended to be rolled, such as delicate and soft cashmere. It is better to hang such a jacket on hangers in a special fabric dust cover.. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5TaQzmO6q7M
How to fold a sweater in a suitcase
When packing for a trip, there is always not enough space in your bag or suitcase, but the problem will be solved if you fold bulky clothes correctly. The most effective way is to roll the necessary things into rolls or rollers:
- Fasten the buttons or zipper and lay the sweater on a flat table surface.
- Roll the sleeves behind the back of the product.
- Grab the bottom of a warm sweater and roll the item into a tight roll.
For reliability, the rollers can be placed in special bags and tied with elastic bands.
Compactly packed things in a suitcase in the form of rolls
How to fold sweaters in a closet
Knitted items should not be hung on hangers so that they do not lose their shape. It is best to fold sweaters and sweatshirts into rectangles and place them on top of each other on a shelf. You can also roll clothes with rollers; this will not only help save wardrobe space, but will also make it possible to easily and quickly find the item you need among others.
Features of storing jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts
Warm, cozy sweaters made of woolen fabrics are not recommended to be hung on hangers - this will cause them to stretch and sag unsightly. Sweatshirts, knitted pullovers, sweatshirts with or without a hood are stored on hanging shelves. To compactly fold sweaters in a closet, you don’t have to make a lot of effort; you only need a flat horizontal surface and a few minutes of free time.
There is a special device that helps you fold a warm sweater or any other similar item correctly. A plastic item can be bought in hardware supermarkets or ordered online, but even without it, the folding process does not have any difficult moments.
Advice! Instead of a special device, you can use a sheet of thick cardboard.
How to properly store without folding
To ensure that jeans remain straight at all times, it is best to store them without folding them. To do this, the product should be hung in a closet on a horizontal crossbar. An alternative option would be to use different types of hangers.
Classic way
The standard option is to use a classic hanger, which has a crossbar. This is where jeans are hung for storage.
Hanger clip
A hanger with a clip allows you to fix the product along the edge of the trousers. This option is considered quite convenient and allows you to avoid the appearance of bruises and creases.
Jeans hanger by Stevel Sel Debas
This is a convenient device that was designed specifically for storing jeans. With its help, it is possible to avoid the appearance of creases on the surface of the product.
Presentation options
There are several options for how to beautifully, quickly and neatly fold a sweater or sweatshirt as a gift.
Take the sweatshirt and place it face up, then fold it in half so that the front part is hidden inside. Next, fold your shoulders inward and fold 2-3 more times.
This way you can pack any items with long sleeves, no matter whether they have a zipper or not.
Take your surprise and place it so that the design (or the front part of it) is facing you, then fold the sleeves equally towards the middle of the product or towards the zipper. Next, fold the sweatshirt in half underneath and fold the sleeves back. The package you get will need to be wrapped 2-3 more times.
Place the product so that you can see its back, then fold its sides towards the conditional middle, fold the sleeves along, and connect the lower part to the neck, turn your gift over - and you're done.
If your product has buttons or a zipper, fasten them. Place the item so that the front side is not visible, and approximately divide the item into 3 parts. The lower part must be folded so that it is approximately in the area of the shoulders, the sleeves should be folded to the floors and folded back along the bend.
If your items are not made of very dense material, then this technique will suit you.
It is necessary to fold it in half lengthwise in the area of the buttons (if any) so that the sleeves are together. Wrap the sleeves over the product - it turns out to be a rectangle. Fold the item again.
If you have a hood on your gift, then this method is perfect for you.
Lay the sweatshirt on your back with the sleeves out to the sides and the hood up. Fold the hood inward along the curve of the neckline, then place the sleeves on the hood and fold the sweater in half.
All these options will help you quickly, easily and neatly pack any jacket or sweatshirt for a gift, and are also perfect for tidying up your closet.
The easiest way (“grandmother’s”)
This method is probably familiar to every housewife, however, it is not considered the most “correct”. After all, if you store a knitted item in this position for too long, it quickly “acquires” a crease in the center of the back and in the front:
- Lay the sweater on a table, sofa or bed so that the front is on top.
- Fold the product exactly in half, hiding the “face” inside.
- Fold the sleeves in the opposite direction, making sure that they curl exactly along the armhole.
- Take the bottom of the item and place it on top.
- Fold the sweater in half again.
Thanks to these fairly simple steps, a knitted “rectangle” will “settle” in the closet, which will take up very little space and at the same time will remain in its original shape for a long time.
Tips and tricks
Care and proper storage of linen extends their service life. Careful placement of tension products helps prolong the life of the elastic and avoid stretching it.
Violation of these rules will result in aging of the material, unpleasant appearance and smell. According to the advice of experienced housewives, you need to do this:
- store each type of linen on separate shelves, neatly folded;
- terry, flannel, soft sets should be stored separately;
- colored sets are stored separately from plain sets;
- the material must breathe, it is forbidden to keep it in plastic bags;
- bed linen is refreshed every 10 days;
- try not to overdry the material;
- after washing, iron at the specified temperature parameters;
- after ironing, the products must cool for 2 hours;
- when purchasing sets, it is worth purchasing 2-3 at the same time, then the parts will be interchangeable, which will extend their service life.
Several sets can be placed inside a pillowcase - this is convenient and also neat, taking up minimal space on the shelf.
Such simple rules should become a habit. They will reduce cleaning time and extend the life of your favorite things and bedding. Each styling method is good in its own way; the housewife must choose which one she likes best. By showing patience and perseverance during the first steps, gradually this work will become automatic and pleasant.
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How to fold a sweater
Knitted sweaters are placed on hangers or on shelves reserved for warm tops in the dressing room or in a pencil case, chest of drawers, or closet. A sweater on a hanger stretches and sag, so it is better to fold it carefully. At the same time, you need to put the item away nicely and compactly in a closet, chest of drawers or suitcase so that it does not become wrinkled or deformed, since there is often no time or opportunity for ironing.
For a quick and high-quality process of cleaning your wardrobe, there is an auxiliary item, which is popularly called a fold. It takes up a lot of space, but eliminates the hassle. If you don’t have such a device, you should try a few simple methods.
The items at hand that will be needed are a solid, flat base, cardboard or a magazine. The surface for folding needs to be wide enough so that the jacket lies completely on it and does not rest against the sides or protrusions with the sleeve. A mandatory requirement for a plane is smoothness. The presence of unevenness prevents the correct design of clothing.
Like in a store
Cleaning your closet is quite easy to automate thanks to this method. Initially, you need to place the clothing horizontally on a straight surface with the right side facing up. All additional elements of the product are fastened and straightened.
Then you should roll the sleeves towards the center. They should not lie on top of each other, but only touch. The next step is to bend the lower part back in line with the shoulders. The resulting rectangle is turned over to the other side and folded three times, starting from the bottom edge. It turns out to be a compact square.
This technique is used by employees of shops, supermarkets and boutiques to give things a presentable, advertising look and save space on shelves.
When getting ready for a celebration, people often discover that the gift is not wrapped. Sweatshirts and blouses purchased or knitted with your own hands can be decorated beautifully and quickly. To do this carefully, just follow these recommendations:
- Place and level the item on the surface.
- Bending the product near the shoulder, fold it in half. The second part of the clothing is folded identically. The jacket should take the shape of a triangle.
- Fold the bottom about 15 cm. The size of the fold depends on the volume of the package.
- Lay the top half so that the bottom part does not protrude from under the shoulder line.
- All that remains is to put the gift in the box, packaging and go to the holiday.
Thanks to this method, the gift will be quickly and correctly prepared for delivery. There will be no need to iron or hang clothes to straighten them. The jacket can be worn after presentation.
Another gift option
You can perform just a few simple steps, and the donated garment will look neat in the packaging and will not wrinkle. To complete the task, 5-10 minutes of free time is enough. To simplify the manipulation, use a thick A4 sheet, newspaper or magazine page.
First you need to place the sweater face down on the table. Place the prepared insert on the back, slightly below the neckline. It should be at an equal distance from the edges of the sweater. After this, both sides of the item are bent inward, until the middle of the insert. The sleeves can be removed in any convenient way: you can roll them into an accordion or leave them extended. All that remains is to carefully remove the cardboard or magazine.
Today, many stores provide professional services for the careful packaging of any gift by staff. But there is nothing more enjoyable than doing it yourself. With a little practice, the whole process will take no more than 2 minutes.
There is always limited space for things in a suitcase or bag. You need to be smart and dexterous to take all your favorite sweaters with you on the road. The technique of rolling things into a roll will help with this desire. Such a package looks not only neat, but also less voluminous. At the same time, your vacation will not be overshadowed by ironing.
- You will need a flat surface without sharp corners that can damage clothing.
- We lay out the product from yarn or knitwear. If there are buttons, they must be fastened.
- Fold the sleeves to the back.
- We take the bottom of the sweater and roll the item with both hands, heading towards the collar.
- The final point is to compactly fold the resulting scroll into a suitcase.
To prevent the rolls from unwinding and keep them compact, you should get small rubber bands. Both stationery ones and those used for packaging banknotes are suitable.
Different ways to fold sweaters
Modern fashion designers divide these clothing items into various categories: turtlenecks, jumpers, sweaters, etc.
We will use a more simplified gradation and highlight items with short and long sleeves, as well as items with a hood.
How to fold a long sleeve sweater
The first option is the usual one
Let's start with a simple method. It is used when placed in stores, since clothes take up little space but look presentable.
For this you will need an A4 sheet.
- Place the long-sleeve sweater on a flat surface, placing the paper close to the neckline with the short side.
- Alternately fold the sweater fabric along the edges of the sheet, straighten the sleeves on top.
- Fold the bottom part of the product by 1/3, and then lay it towards the collar.
- Remove the paper and turn the clothes over.
The second option is for big things
Another simple method is perfect for bulky clothes.
- Place the product face down.
- Cross the sleeves over each other and fold the bottom part 1/3.
- Gently press down the fabric and fold the folded part towards the collar so that you get a wide rectangle.
Advice. Replace the paper with matching cardboard and store it in a closet. With its help, you can always fold things neatly and beautifully.
The third option is fast
For quickly collecting clothes, the three-fold method is perfect.
- Place the product on a horizontal surface and straighten the sleeves perpendicular to the front part.
- The first step is to fold the clothes so that the cuffs are at its border.
- In the second movement, take the bottom of the product and the folded sleeves in two places, fold it in half (from top to bottom).
- When completing the work, connect the item in half so that the rectangle becomes a square (from left to right).
The fourth option is compact
For a compact way to store a sweater, for example when transporting it in a suitcase, the following method is suitable.
- Place the product on a flat surface and fold it in half so that the sleeves coincide with each other.
- Then turn them onto the back of the sweater.
- Grab the bottom of the clothing in two places and begin to roll it into a tight roll, moving towards the collar.
- At the final stage, you should get a neat bundle, which it is advisable to lay so that the neck faces down. This will allow the product not to unfold, wrinkle, and maintain its appearance.
Fifth method - using hangers
The latter method is recommended for use when shelf space is limited. No, this is not the standard hanging of clothes on hangers.
The fact is that products made from delicate fabrics can stretch.
Therefore, we suggest considering how to fold a sweater using a regular hanger.
- Place the product on a firm horizontal plane, right side up.
- Straighten out any creases and fold in half so that the sleeves touch each other.
- Place the hanger inside the clothing so that the hook is located at the armpit, and the part that holds the hanger is parallel to the neckline.
- Throw the bottom of the sweater over the hanger and connect it to the collar.
- Wrap the sleeves diagonally so that the hook remains open.
- Carefully lift the structure and hang it in the closet.
How to fold a short sleeve sweater
For a lightweight product, all of the above methods for storing long-sleeved clothing are quite suitable.
And if the clothes are made of thin fabric, we recommend using the express method. Indeed, it will take no more than 3 seconds to fold the thing using this method.
- First of all, lay the jacket out on a flat surface, right side up.
- Visually draw a straight line from the center of the shoulder to the lower border, marking 3 points: the first from the beginning of the line, the second at the middle and the last at the end of the segment.
- Grab the jacket with your left hand at point 1, and with your right hand at point 2.
- Without letting go of the fabric, switch hands, crossing them.
- Grab the product at point 3 and, without lifting it from the surface, turn it clockwise.
- The last step is to join in half and turn the jacket over.
- Place the product on a horizontal surface, back down.
- Straighten the hood, fold it in half and gently iron it with your palm along the line of the shoulders of the jacket.
- Fold the sleeves one by one to the center of the product, so as to form an elongated rectangle.
- The last step is to fold 1/3 of the clothing first, and then the rest.
Basic folding methods
It is enough to learn the skill once, and in the future it will help you save time on searching for things and avoid unnecessary ironing. You will no longer need to regularly tidy up your home closets. You can choose a universal method or approach the matter thoroughly and use an individual method for different types of clothing.
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Neat stacks like those on display can be arranged in your home closet. The sweater is laid face up, and in this form it is much easier to quickly assess whether it fits into the set or not.
How to fold a long sleeve sweater in 5 steps:
- Lay out the sweater on a flat surface with the back facing up.
- Fold the edge of the product together with the sleeve in the middle of the shoulder seam.
- Place the sleeve down along the fold.
- Fold the second edge and sleeve.
- Fold the bottom edge to the neckline and turn it over.
Using these instructions, you can fold long-sleeve sweaters, turtlenecks, and polo shirts. It is better to store clothes folded in this way on the middle shelves, just below eye level.
To prevent things from becoming wrinkled, you need to let them cool after ironing or steaming. This will make the folds on the folds easier to straighten out.
Using a hanger
To prevent sweaters and jumpers made from thin knitwear from becoming wrinkled, it is better to store them on a hanger. But the usual method for such clothes will not work; the product can stretch greatly under its own weight. You need to fold sweaters on a hanger like this:
- Straighten the product and fold it in half (sleeve to sleeve).
- Place the hook of the hanger in the corner of the armpit, the hangers should be parallel to the neckline.
- The bottom edge of the product is folded and straightened on one shoulder of the hanger.
- The sleeves of the jacket are overlapped on the second shoulder.
- The bottom edge and sleeves must be threaded through the hanger bar. That's it, you can send it to the barbell.
If you fold things correctly, they will not lose their shape, wrinkle, or slip off their hangers. Another method of storing on a hanger is chosen so as not to wrinkle the high neckline of turtlenecks.
Using a special board
For large families or owners of large wardrobes, a folding board will be useful. With this device, you can compactly and quickly arrange a large number of different clothes in neat piles. How to fold things using a template board:
- Straighten the turtleneck onto the folder.
- Bend the side flaps one by one.
- Fold the bottom edge together with the central flap.
You can make a folding board yourself from thick cardboard or thin flexible plastic.
For bulky items
Outerwear, jackets, down jackets can be sent for storage, rolled up in a thick envelope. To prevent them from unfolding on the shelves, a pocket is formed from the hood into which the item is tucked. Correct master class:
- Flatten the jacket on the surface and fold the sleeves along the edges.
- Fold the item in half, keeping the sleeves inside.
- From the bottom edge to the hood, the jacket is rolled into a tight roll.
- Having reached the top, pull the hood onto the roller.
To make outerwear take up even less space, you can pack it in vacuum bags and pump out the air with a vacuum cleaner. But it is important not to forget to ventilate them at least once every two months. This is especially true for things made from natural fibers - wool or down. Before placing them in a vacuum bag, such items must be thoroughly dried - the slightest moisture will lead to an unpleasant odor. But this is the most compact way to store bulky items.
How to fold a sweatshirt
This item of clothing is a warm knitted jacket with a sports cut, sewn on a fleece or footer basis. Sweatshirts provide excellent warmth in the cool season; their voluminous shape retains body heat well. To prevent things from getting wrinkled in the closet, you need to fold them correctly and neatly. The method of folding the sweatshirt will directly depend on the presence of a hood.
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How to fold a sweatshirt without a hood
As a rule, such sweatshirts are called sweatshirts. You can fold them like regular knitted sweaters using the method above.
How to fold a hoodie
The product will look compact and neat on a shelf in a closet if it is folded in the following way:
- Place the sweatshirt face up on a flat surface (table, bed or sofa).
- Fold the hood along the shoulder line and pull the sleeves along the side seam.
- In the resulting rectangle, visually draw a line directly in the center of the product.
- Bend the right side so that the edge together with the sleeve touches the middle of the sweatshirt, repeat the action for the left side.
- Fold the tails of the clothing a third towards the middle, cover with the remaining top part of the sweatshirt.
You can compactly fold the sweatshirt directly into the hood, making it more convenient to transport it in a backpack or sports bag:
- Lay the item of clothing on the table facing you, straighten the folds, sleeves and hood of the item.
- Visually draw a line from the middle of the right shoulder seam to the bottom of the sweatshirt. Along this line, fold the clothes first on the right and then on the left side. The sleeves are laid like an accordion on top of the folded back.
- Roll the sweatshirt, starting from the bottom, into a tight roll and place it in the hood, tighten the lacing.
Sweatshirt folded inside its own hood
Shirt
It often happens that when we fold shirts and put them on shelves along with the rest of our clothes, they get wrinkled, then we have to hang this thing on a hanger. But what to do if there are no more hangers left and there is no space in the closet? There is an exit.
To fold a shirt correctly, place a magazine or a small piece of A4 cardboard in the center of the garment.
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Then fold one side so that the sleeve fits into the middle of the magazine and repeat on the other side before folding in half from bottom to top.
Then you can pull out the magazine. It turned out neater than what was stacked on the shelves in the store.
Tips and tricks
The main rule to ensure high-quality folding of a sweater is to use a hard surface. Be sure to iron the item before putting it in the closet. If you decide to wrap the item around a hanger, make sure that the corners of the hanger do not create untidy bumps in the fabric.
How to fold a jacket with sleeves and a hood
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How to properly store a hooded sweater: Fold your items carefully and go through your clothes regularly. Every month, wipe the dust on the shelves and walls inside the wardrobe. Ventilate the closet twice a year. To do this, take things out, wash the inside of the furniture and leave them with the doors open for a few things. This will keep things fresh and help get rid of the smell of sweat, perfume, and stale clothes that have been stored for a long time.
How to fold a jacket with sleeves and a hood
conclusions
If you have some free time right now, you can start by organizing your shelves and closets. In a couple of hours, you can easily put away all the things that were cluttering your closets and taking up a lot of space. These methods will help you not only organize your space correctly, but will also save a lot of time on ironing certain things, which is very convenient. From simple t-shirts to folding bath towels, you can give your home a neat, organized look. These simple methods will be useful for you if you like your home to be clean and tidy. Take the time to put all your things away to organize your closets.