How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
July 29, 2007 5:50pm CST
One of the many tasks I have in my job duties is doing laundry for those who can no longer accomplish this on their own. I don't mind doing laundry or folding it when it is done. But, folding a fitted sheet in a neat fashion has been a difficult thing for me to do. So many people have tried to show me how it is done. Mine never seem to come out very neat.
After scanning the web for a solution to this dreaded problem I found a website that gives step by step instructions on how to fold a fitted sheet. It reallyhas been quite useful for me. I still have problems folding these dang sheets, but the instructions make it somewhat easier. Here is the link to this site:
http://www.target.com.au/abouttarget/homewares/fittedsheet.htm
Happy Folding!
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
I've never even thought about trying to fold one before but now I'll be giving it a shot.
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
30 Jul 07
Ohhh, I absolutely despise trying to fold a fitted sheet. I just know that as I am wrestling the darn thing that there is a small, evil-faced sheet troll giggling sinisterly nearby. I'm certain that this troll is the one who usually lives in the dryer, eating one from each pair of socks that I place into the dryer. Now why this troll has chosen me to slowly drive to a nervous breakdown I haven't quite figured out as yet. I'll just try to be strong and stand up to his shinanigans by utilizing useful information such as that found in your posted link. I'll win in the end!
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
I rarely put much effort into it, I just get as close to folded as I can.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
30 Jul 07
I never could fold them right. I usually just fold the best way I can and put them in the linen closet. But at least, I know how to do them right or left as the case may be. I'm left handed.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
Yes, just do your best and go on with more important stuff.
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
30 Jul 07
Elusive Butterfly, thank you for the website. I looked at it and I will try to fold it the way it's showing in there! I also have a hard time folding fitted sheets.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
I would think just about everyone has a hard time with those.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
29 Jul 07
When I did this for consumers I made sure everything was super nice and tidy..I was always able to fold them neatly..but at my house I just give it a quick fold and put it away..
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
That makes sense, somehow folding a sheet that neatly at home just doesn't seem all that practical.
@sunshinecup (7871)
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29 Jul 07
I love any help I can get. I hate folding those darn things. Such a pain in the rear. Thanks for posting this, I am sending this along to my friends cause I know they will find it useful.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I have the same problem but although they got a bit wrinkled after they were stretched across the mattress they didn't show te wrinkles. Not I will have to print these instruction as I will never remember. Thanks for shating.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
I think I understand the gist of it but the one I tried to fold didn't come out as neat.
@babystar1 (4233)
• United States
30 Jul 07
Thanks for the link on how to fold fitted sheets. My daughter also has a big problem folding sheets I will pass this on to her to.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
I never did understand why I should bother but the link I found explained all that. I'll try harder.
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
30 Jul 07
Gee, we can find anything on the net nowadays.
I am never able to fold fitted sheets. They end up get a bit squished, & jammed in the cupboard.
I had a look at your link. It looks relatively simply. The thing to get right is floding the corners into together.
Will I have the patience? We will see.
I have a heap of sheets on the line at tghe moment, so I can practise when they dry.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
30 Jul 07
Lol…. Thanks for that- I dislike folding the fitted sheets – no matter how meat and careful you are- they don’t come out nice- just bulky- I’ll try this the next time- although I’m still pretty sure it will be no easy quest!
@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
So you're a perfectionist ...... I dropped the ball at fitted sheets, I felt no need to fold that neatly.
@kelly60 (4547)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I have always had trouble folding them too. A friend of mine showed me how to do it so it made it a little easier, but I will go have a look at this website and see if it shows the same way. Maybe this will be even easier yet. You never know...
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
I don't see why anyone needs to get them that neatly folded.
@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
I'll bet your's come out just as good as most of the rest of us.
@ScarletAlston (2693)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I swear I learn something new here everyday..lol..I never really went through a lot of hassle folding those sheets..I am lazy..I kind of wrap it into a nice little roll and put it with the rest of the sheets...
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@Penguinsangel (3498)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I too hate folding the fitted sheet. I, believe it or not, now fold it like they show, but it never turns out that nice. Just enough to be able to put it away nice enough. lol
That was a neat little link to share though. Thanks!! At least I know I am doing it like I should, even if I don't do it perfectly lol
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
3 Aug 07
Mine never come out as it looks in the picture either.
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
29 Jul 07
I like to fold sheets straight from the clothesline. Mom taught me about fitted sheets, but I can still get in a hurry and mess them up. It makes more sense in my head than in my hands, probably because I am impatient. The website looks nice, but I do not always have a table. Lucky no one looks in my closets.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I try to do my best when taking them from the line. Sometimes they don't look as neat as the picture from the instructions, but they are neater than wadding them in a ball.
@66jerseygirl (3877)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I think you were the one that gave me the link before.I still can't get the darn things folded right. oh well,i have gone this long without folding them right ,lol
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I was trying to remember who I posted this link to! For every 3 out of 4 tries at folding this according to the instructions, they come out wrong. I get tickled when they come out right.
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@66jerseygirl (3877)
• United States
30 Jul 07
at least you get it right lol. I try and try and try but no go.lol one of these days i'm gonna get a fitted sheet out and i am not gonna stop til i get it right!
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Apr 20
I found a new link, the one in your discussion has timed out and is no longer available. I think I'll try to learn to fold mine.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
16 Apr 20
I was thinking it as good a time as any to learn how to do this. I come close to making it neat. But, it isn't as good as it should be.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
18 Apr 20
@rebelann I did manage to fold a sheet almost perfectly! I am proud of that fact.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Apr 20
I'll be happy if I can learn to fold one no matter if it's neat or not @ElusiveButterfly
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