Q&A for How to Roll Clothes

Yes! Plus, if you're packing boots or another item that's going to leave open space, you can put rolled socks or other items inside of that space to fill it.

You can unfold the collar and just treat it as part of the shirt, or you can put a sock or something inside the collar to keep it folded correctly while you roll it.

Yes, you can. Just follow the same steps to folding a t-shirt. If your shirt has longer sleeves, fold them in so that they don't poke out the side.

Try folding them in half first, then rolling them from the top to the bottom.

Fold them in half and roll from the top to the bottom. If they are still too wavy, fold the corners in before you roll them.

Instead, just fold them. It makes it a lot easier to maintain the crease, and one pair of folded pants won't hurt.

You may roll shorts in the same way you would roll pants.

You probably shouldn't because you will get wrinkles. A garment bag is a better idea.

Folding is best.

Yes, you can. To roll socks, place the socks over each other. Then, roll the socks from the bottom up, and tuck into the opening of the sock in the back.

You should iron the sweatshirt first. When it has wrinkles it seems bulkier. Ironing presses it into a smaller space. Then follow the steps in the "Rolling Tops" section, except roll it very tightly and make sure the wrinkles are all smoothed out.

Sweaters can be rolled just like t-shirts, so follow that general procedure for your sweaters.

You probably shouldn’t. However, if that’s the only option, try folding it in half horizontally and using the instructions for rolling shirts in the article. It may be bulkier, but that’s obviously because it’s a big gown. Also, iron or steam it before rolling or folding to ensure fewer wrinkles.

Yes, you can roll leggings the same way you roll trousers, or any type of pants.

No, it will not hurt your clothing to keep it rolled up. In many ways, rolling is kinder to clothes than folding because it has less pressure points. Hang or store clothing once at your destination, then roll again for returning home.

Yes, you can roll jackets. If it is a soft material, it should be fairly simple to roll them. However, if you are packing a jean jacket or a stiff jacket, it may be more difficult, but follow the steps above and it should work.

You fold the blouse in half vertically, and then roll it like you would any other shirt.

Firstly fold it in half, then start rolling from the top. Or, fold the top horizontally and then roll it vertically. Use the method that is easiest for you.