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The best underwear folding hacks to maximize your time & space
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Most people simply throw their underwear into a drawer, but taking a few minutes to fold it can help you save space and stay organized. In this article, we’ll teach you the best ways to fold your underwear so it's compact and easy to find. We’ll also share helpful tips on how to store your underwear, no matter their shape or style!
Easiest Way to Fold Underwear
Place the underwear on a flat surface, with the front side facing up. Cross the sides of the waistband to the center, then pull the crotch area up so it meets the top of the waistband. Roll the bottom of the underwear away from you to make a tight scroll.
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Lay the underwear face-up. Place the underwear on a flat work surface, such as your bed or the counter in your laundry room. Straighten it out and position it so that the waistband is pointing away from you. Smooth out any wrinkles with your fingers. [1] X Research source
- This method works best with thongs, briefs, or cheeky underwear.
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Cross the sides of the waistband to the center. Fold the left side of the waistband toward the center of the underwear, then cross the right side of the waistband over it. The waistband will be folded into thirds. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Fold the crotch up to the waistband. The bottom edge of the crotch and the top of the waistband should be aligned. Smooth out any wrinkles before continuing. [3] X Research source
- If you want to maximize space in your underwear drawer, fold the crotch up to the waistband in thirds to make a smaller square!
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Flip the underwear so the waistband is showing. It is now folded and ready to stack! Try storing your underwear upright (crotch-side down) in your drawer to save space. [4] X Research source
- If you don’t have drawers, professional organizer Julie Naylon recommends putting them in an easy access spot and “getting bins or baskets” to put them in.
- 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.
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Lay the underwear vertically on a flat surface. Place the underwear with the front side facing up, and position it so one of the waistband is closest to you. Smooth your fingers over the fabric to get rid of any bumps or ripples. [5] X Research source
- This method works best with briefs and cheeky underwear. You can also try it for thongs, but the size of the scroll will be much smaller.
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Fold the crotch of the underwear up toward the waistband. Pull the crotch area up until it meets the top of the waistband. The underwear should be folded in half horizontally. [6] X Research source
- Run your fingers over the fabric to ensure your underwear is as flat as possible before rolling it.
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Roll the fabric horizontally across the underwear. Start with the side that is closest to you and roll the fabric away from your body to form a tight cylinder. This creates a small, easily storable scroll. [7] X Research source
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1Lay the underwear front side up on a flat surface. Position the waistband so it’s closest to you. Run your hand over the underwear to ensure it's as flat as possible before beginning the fold. [8] X Research source
- This method works best with briefs, boyshorts, and cheeky underwear.
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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. [9] X Research source
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Flip the underwear over so the rolled part is underneath. The underwear will end up 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. [10] 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. [13] X Research source
- You are basically reversing the narrow waistband folds you made earlier in the process.
- This method is perfect if you don’t want your underwear to come undone in your drawer.
- This folding technique might look a little tricky, but think of it as rolling a pair of crew socks into a ball.
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Lay the boy short face-up and turn the waistband 90 degrees. Place the boy short on a flat work surface, then move the top of the waistband 90 degrees so the seam is facing you and the leg holes lie on top of each other. This ensures the crotch fabric stays flat while you fold. [14] X Research source
- This method works best with boy shorts and briefs.
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Fold the bottom of the boy short up so it meets the top. The bottom of the leg holes will meet the waistband when you do this. Smooth out any wrinkles in the fabric with your hands. [15] X Research source
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Fold the left side inwards 3 times. You can fold from left to right or from right to left, depending on your dominant hand. Just make sure to fold it inward in thirds: the first fold is â…“ of the width of the underwear, the second fold is another â…“ of the width, and the third fold is the remaining â…“ of the width. [16] X Research source
- The final product will look like a small square, perfect for stacking and storing in your underwear drawer.
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Lay the underwear face-up with the waistband away from you. Place the underwear on a flat work surface, such as your bed or a countertop, then position it so the waistband is pointing away from you. Smooth out any wrinkles with your fingers. [17] X Research source
- This method works best for boxers or briefs.
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Flip the waistband and pull it down about 2 inches. You want to be able to see some of the fabric on the inside. Then, straighten out the top so it’s even all the way across. [18] X Research source
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Fold the right side toward the middle. The right side should line up with the center of the waistband when you do so. Then, run your hands over the fold to flatten it. [19] X Research source
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Fold the left side and fold it over the right side. The left side should cover the right side you just folded. This creates a small rectangle. [20] X Research source
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Roll the bottom of the underwear towards the waistband. Tuck your index fingers under each end of the waistband, with your thumbs on the top of the waistband. Tightly roll the bottom toward the top like a burrito. It’s now ready to be stored! [21] X Research source
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Lay the underwear face-up on a flat surface. Place it on a flat work surface, like a countertop or your bed. Position the underwear so that the waistband is pointing away from you. Smooth out any wrinkles with your hands. [22] X Research source
- This method works best for boxers or briefs.
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Fold the underwear in half from left to right. Take the right half of the underwear and fold it to the left so the outer seams are aligned. This creates a smaller rectangle. [23] X Research source
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Rotate the underwear 180 degrees and fold the top edge to the bottom. Shift the underwear so the waistband is on your left side and the leg holes are on your right side. Then, fold the top down to create a long rectangular shape. [24] X Research source
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Fold the underwear from left to right. Bring the waistband to meet the bottom edge. The underwear is now folded and ready to stack in your underwear drawer! [25] X Research source
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Lay the underwear face-down on a flat surface. Place it on a flat work surface, and position the underwear so that the waistband is furthest away from you. Smooth out any wrinkles with your hands. [26] X Research source
- This method works best for boxers or briefs.
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Fold both sides toward the middle. Align one side toward the center of the underwear, then fold the other side to cover the first and form a narrow rectangle. [27] X Research source
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Fold the bottom up in thirds until it reaches the top of the waistband. If you want to save more space in your underwear drawer, you can fold the bottom up in fourths. The final product will resemble a large square, ready to be stored! [28] X Research source
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QuestionWhat's the best way to organize underwear?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.There are a few ways to do this, but I'm really fond of the drawer dividers that help you separate the drawer into sections. Then, you can sort your intimates based on when you wear them, by color, or however you'd like.
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QuestionHow do I fold a bra?Aria1987Community AnswerFold it in half and bring the straps down into the middle to form something like a square.
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- If you want to double the space in your closet, you can install double rods to hang short clothes, invest in an over-the-door rack , or add shelf dividers .Thanks
- Before organizing and storing your underwear, eliminate ones that are worn or torn. There’s no point in keeping underwear that you don’t reach for, and they’ll only take up more storage space.Thanks
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To fold women's underwear, lay the underwear face-up with the waistband pointing away from you. Next, cross the sides of the waistband to the center so the underwear is folded in thirds, then fold the crotch up to the waistband. Alternately, to fold boxers take the right half of the boxers and fold them to the left so the outer seams are aligned. Next, rotate the boxers so the waistband is at your side, and fold the top edge to the bottom edge to create a long rectangle shape. Finally, bring the waistband to meet the bottom edge. If you want to learn how to fold other types of underwear, such as briefs or thongs, keep reading the article!
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