Folding fitted sheets?

mae

I'm sorry if there is already a thread for this but I searched and couldn't find anything. Does anybody have any tips on how to fold fitted sheets? I prefer using them when making the beds as they are so much easier but they don't look very nice in my airing cupboard just sort of thrown in??

mrs_mix

get them by the corners so that the fitted side bits are facing up-wards then fold in half so containing the side panels inside then carry on folding iyswim
hth

pam

nearlyrich

I put the sheet(s) pillowcases and duvet cover for each bed set inside one of the pillow cases from the set, keeps it all together and you can just fold it in half and stack neatly. I do fold the sheets as Mrs m above suggests before packaging them up.

Pink.

There's an guide here with pictures.

Pink

comping_cat

I hate folding fitted sheets, but the good thing is, as they stretch when you put them on the bed it doesnt matter if they are not folded properly!!!
I do similar to mrs_mix, i get the 4 corners together and start folding, its never as neat as normal sheets, but makes it neater when putting away.

LJM

only ever came to grips with folding mine after watching anthea do it

grunnie

One of my sons is brilliant at folding sheets. He was a boy scout and said it was like folding tents :rotfl:

AnnieH

I just kind of roll them up and bundle them on the shelf:o - carp at folding them - life's too short LOL.

nickyhutch

I'm sorry, but does it really matter if they look a bit untidy in the airing cupboard?

Penelope_Penguin

catowen wrote: »

I hate folding fitted sheets, but the good thing is, as they stretch when you put them on the bed it doesnt matter if they are not folded properly!!!

Quite true. However, when I watched Anthea do this I was very impressed (much better than her t-shirt trick IMHO). They then take up less space in the drawers.

Penny. x

mae

nickyhutch wrote: »

I'm sorry, but does it really matter if they look a bit untidy in the airing cupboard?[/QUO
Obviously it does to me :rotfl:
Thanks everyone for your replies I'm going to give it a go.