The simple way to fold a fitted sheet

Fitted sheets are great because they stay on your mattress better than flat sheets. However, folding fitted sheets can be tricky if you don’t know the right technique.

They can end up bunched up and if you’re a stickler for imperfect sheet folds, this could drive you insane. If you really want to learn how to fold the perfect fitted sheet, follow these steps by Real Simple…

Step 1: Drape the sheet over your hands.
With the top two corners inside out and the elastic edge facing you, hold the fitted sheet with one hand in each of the top corners.

Step 2: Fold in half and tuck in corners.
Fold the sheet in half vertically, flipping the right corner over the left to create a pocket. Turn the sheet 180 degrees and create a second pocket up top. (If your sheet has gathered sides, tuck them into each other.)

Step 3: Fold in half again.
Readjust your hold so there are two corners over your left hand and the other two over your right, with the folded seam at the bottom and the tucked and gathered edge facing you. Fold the sheet in half once more so that all four fitted corners meet and flip the right set of corners over the left set.

Step 4: Lay the sheet on the bed.
With the gathered edges facing up, fold the longer part of the curved edge in toward the centre a few inches to create a straight edge. The sheet should now be a rectangle. Fold in half lengthwise, then fold into thirds.

Here’s a video to show you how it’s done…

Tip: To prevent wrinkles, fold sheets right out of the dryer while they’re still warm.

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