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    Is it better to roll or fold clothes?
    Marty Stevens-Heebner, SMM-C, CPO®
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    Marty Stevens-Heebner was the first Certified Senior Move Manager (SMM-C) in the United States and is Founder and CEO of Clear Home Solutions, a move management and professional organizing company based in southern California. Marty is also a Certified Professional Organizer and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) through the National Association of Home Builders. She is the President-Elect and is on the board of directors of the National Association for Senior Move Managers, a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and has been acknowledged as a Hoarding Specialist and ADHD Specialist through the Institute for Challenging Disorganization.
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    Expert Answer
    If you're packing for a trip, fold the sleeves and then the sides into the middle of the shirt. Then roll the shirt up from the bottom to prevent wrinkles and save space.
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    How do I fold a hoodie towel?
    Community Answer
    Fold the hoodie down and then fold the towel in half. After you do that, fold the towel one more time.
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    How do you fold a hoodie?
    Community Answer
    Put the hoodie face down and fold the sleeves back up to the shoulders. Fold the shoulder up to the hood sides. Then fold the bottom up, put the jacket in the hood, and pull the strings to tighten it.
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    How do I fold undergarments fast?
    Community Answer
    Underwear: Take both sides and fold in half. Bras: lay flat and roll up. Tank tops: lay flat and fold both sides to the middle, then fold in half and roll up.
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    How do I fold a sweatshirt?
    Community Answer
    Use the same method as the long-sleeved shirt, but fold in the hood if there is one.
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    Would folding shorts (shorter pants) be the same as folding pants?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can just fold them in half once instead of twice since they're shorter.
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    How do I fold leggings?
    Community Answer
    The same as jeans or capris.
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    How do I fold dresses?
    Community Answer
    Fold the bottom part up. Now you have a "shirt." You can fold it the exact same way you would a shirt, but don't use the short sleeved shirt method. That doesn't work on dresses.
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    How do I fold layered shirts (shorter in the front, longer in the back)?
    Community Answer
    Tuck the longer side out to make it look like the shirt is the same length as a regular shirt and fold it like you usually would.
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    How do I fold gloves?
    Community Answer
    There aren't many great options for folding gloves. You can roll them similarly to how you roll socks, you can stuff one inside the other, or just lay one on top of the other.
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    How do you fold one-piece swimwear?
    Community Answer
    Fold it in half so that the top touches the bottom, then tuck the two sides in and fold it top to bottom again.
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    How should I fold my tie because it gets creased if I don't it flat? Can anybody help me with this?
    Lily224
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    Rolling ties is a popular way and ensures that the tie will be free of creases. Many department stores sell tie boxes that are used to store rolled ties. This ensures that they are compact and not creased. To roll a tie, start with the smaller end and roll it up until it is complete. Then you can place it in the tie box. If you do not have a tie box placing a rolled-up tie in a sock does the same thing. This is also very helpful for travelling.
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    How do you fold shorts?
    AMELIA FRENCH
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    To fold shorts, take take the two pant legs and lay them across from each other. In other words, fold them in half. Shorts are small enough that you don't have to fold them more than once.
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    How can I keep motivated to do laundry?
    Community Answer
    Put on headphones, pick a music list from Spotify of high energy electronic music and dance through the whole ordeal until you are done.
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    How you fold a crop top?
    Community Answer
    Fold it as you would fold a shirt. Fold in half, turn it and fold it in half again.
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    hHw do I fold mittens?
    Corinne Simmons
    Community Answer
    You can fold them like socks! Hold them both together, with the holes facing up. Then, roll them into each other.
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    How do I fold bras?
    Community Answer
    Hook the back, put the two cuffs together, then tie the straps around the cuffs.
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    Do I fold a skirt the same way as a pair of pants?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Take one side of the skirt and fold over to the left, then fold up to (hopefully) get a square!
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    How do you fold underwear and bras?
    Cbk613
    Community Answer
    For underwear, take the bottom corner and fold it so that the tip is touching the top, then fold in the left corner halfway. Then fold in the right corner halfway. For bras, first fold the straps inwards and then fold it in half. See the wikiHows How to Fold Underwear and How to Pack Bras for more detailed help.
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    How do I fold long gowns?
    Cbk613
    Community Answer
    I find it easier to roll dresses.
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