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The best underwear folding hacks to maximize your storage space
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Most people toss their panties into a drawer, but taking a few minutes to fold your underwear can help you save space and stay organized. In this article, we’ll teach you the best ways to fold or roll your panties, no matter their shape or style. We’ll also share helpful tips on how to store your underwear so you can easily find what you’re looking for!
Folding Panties to Save Space
- Lay the panty vertically with the front side facing up.
- Pull the crotch area up so it meets the top of the waistband.
- Roll the bottom of the panty away from you to make a compact scroll.
- Store the scrolls next to each other in a drawer or storage compartment.
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Lay the panty vertically on a flat surface. Lay the panty with the front side facing up, and make sure one end of the waistband is closest to you. Run your hand over the fabric to smooth out any ripples or bumps. [1] X Research source -
Fold the crotch of the panty up toward the waistband. Pull the crotch area up until it meets the top of the waistband. The panty will be folded in half horizontally. [2] X Research source
- Run your hand over the fabric to ensure your panty is as flat as possible before rolling it.
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Roll the fabric horizontally across the panty. Start with the side that is closest to you and roll the fabric away from your body to make a tight cylinder. This will create a small, easily storable scroll. [3] X Research source
- This method works with thongs, but the size of the scroll will be much smaller than briefs and cheeky underwear once you finish folding it.
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Store the panty scrolls in a drawer or storage compartment. Pack the scrolls side by side and position them vertically to save storage space. Organize them into a single layer so you can easily find what you’re looking for.
- If you don’t have much space, feel free to stack the pantry scrolls on top of each other.
Marie Kondo, Cleaning & Organization ExpertTake care of your closet. "The act of folding is far more than making clothes compact for storage. It is an act of caring, an expression of love and appreciation for the way these clothes support your lifestyle. Therefore, when we fold, we should put our heart into it, thanking our clothes for protecting our bodies."
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Lay the panty on a flat surface with the front facing up. Position it so the crotch area is closest to you, and smooth your hand over the fabric to make sure the panty is as flat as possible. [4] X Research source
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Fold the crotch up in the middle. Pull the crotch area up so it meets the top of the waistband. Run your hand over the panty once more to flatten it as much as possible before you continue folding it. [5] X Research source
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Fold each side of the waistband inward to make a square. Fold the left side of the panty into the center, then fold the right side on top of the left side to make a square shape. The panty will be folded into thirds. [6] X Research source
- This is the simplest and most compact method.
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Stack the panties vertically to store them. Place them side by side and vertically inside your dresser or storage compartment. They will look like tiny files in a filing cabinet.
- If you want to organize them further, stack them by color, type, or occasion.
- You can now choose the pair you want without messing up the rest of them!
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Lay the panty front side up on a flat surface. Position the waistband so it’s closest to you. Run your hand over the panty to ensure it's as flat as possible before beginning the fold. [7] X Research source
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Fold the waistband away from you 3 times. Fold the fabric toward the crotch area, and roll the fabric as tight as possible. [8] X Research source
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Flip the panty over so the rolled part is underneath. The panty will end up lying flat with the back side up and the crotch closest to you.
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Fold each side of the waistband towards the center. Fold the right side into the middle, then repeat on the left side. The ends of each side of the waistband will end up overlapping each other. [9] X Research source
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Flip the bundle inside out 3 times. Place your thumbs inside the pocket and the rest of your fingers around the edges of the opening. Use your middle and index fingers to push the fabric along the back of the pocket up through the front opening, while folding the outside edges back with your thumbs. Repeat this until the bundle is rolled into itself 3 times. [12] X Research source
- You are essentially reversing the narrow waistband folds you made earlier in the process.
- Use this method if you don’t want your panties to unfold inside your drawer.
- This folding technique might look a little tricky, but think of it like you’re rolling a pair of crew socks into a ball.
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QuestionWhat's the best organizer to use in my drawers?Robert Rybarski is an Organizational Specialist and Co-Owner of Conquering Clutter, a business that customizes closets, garages, and plantation shutters to ensure organized homes and lifestyles. Robert has over 23 years of consulting and sales experience in the organization industry. His business is based in Southern California.Look for an accordion-shaped organizer that folds and unfolds. Ones like these can expand to hold lots of different types of garments in one area and make storage super easy!
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QuestionWill the last way wrinkle my underwear?Community AnswerIf you do it correctly, it won't. Take your time and do it correctly to prevent wrinkles.
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QuestionHow do I make a pocket-size pair?Community AnswerThe best one in this case is the compact square. It is flat and it will not be visible from a pocket.
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- These folding methods work well with thongs, briefs, cheeky underwear, and boyshorts, but check out our other article if you want to fold boxer briefs .Thanks
- According to organizational specialist Robert Rybarski, one of the best ways to store underwear is to purchase “dividers that separate your drawer into sections” and categorize them by color or how frequently you wear them.Thanks
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To fold panties, start by laying a panty out flat with one end of the waistband closest to you and the front side facing up. Then, fold the crotch across so its flush with the waistband. Next, roll up the panty starting at the end closest to you so you end up with a small scroll. Alternatively, lay the panty out flat with the front facing up and the crotch closest to you. Then, fold the crotch up so it's flush with the waistband, and fold both sides of the waistband in so they meet in the middle. Finish by flipping the panty over to store it. For tips on how to fold panties using the egg roll method, keep reading!
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