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Folding a Fitted Sheet

fthunt — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:41:56 GMT

Just watched Jill fold a fitted sheet. Although it does make for a neat package for the linen closet - I don't have that kind of patience. For bed linen I'll be using in a week, I want something quicker. So - Out of the dyer I shake the fresh linen and then roll it like a hand muff. For extra sheets I'll need for future guest - I do fold although my bottom fitted sheet isn't as neat as Jill's. What's your style?

Re: Folding a Fitted Sheet

Krimpette — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:43:57 GMT

I always do a version of what Jill showed for the fitted sheet. Doesn't always turn out quite that neat, but what I end up with is acceptable to me.

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Winkk — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:14:25 GMT

I use the same set of sheets over and over. Wash and put back on the bed. No storage needed. (I do have an extra set if I ever need them.)

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:51:23 GMT

I saw that version of Jill's and it is very nice, mine is a bit sloppier, but looks neat in my linen closet. I like a nice neat looking linen closet.....My sister's linen closet is so neat, she said when they moved into their new home, it took her over 3 hours to make sure everything was just perfect. Mine doesn't have to be perfect, but does need to be neat!

Re: Folding a Fitted Sheet

violann — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:44:53 GMT

I put one corner into its adjacent corner then repeat, lay the sheet flat on a clean rug, then fold in the elastic side, creating a rectangle, which I then fold into the same shape as the folded top sheet.

Really no big deal, and very quick.

I have to see how Jill does hers!

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:28:08 GMT

I did not see Jills presentation but my sheets are folded pretty neatly with the pillowcaces inside the folded 'package'....In the past sheets were much easier to fold because the fabric was heavier and nicer in my opinion...the thinner sheets today are much harder to fold neatly.

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qualitygal — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:39:39 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Just watched Jill fold a fitted sheet. Although it does make for a neat package for the linen closet - I don't have that kind of patience. For bed linen I'll be using in a week, I want something quicker. So - Out of the dyer I shake the fresh linen and then roll it like a hand muff. For extra sheets I'll need for future guest - I do fold although my bottom fitted sheet isn't as neat as Jill's. What's your style?

@fthunt, Is there a place she did this on film that we can see? I wonder if she does it as I do, or if she has an easier way?

Re: Folding a Fitted Sheet

chickenbutt — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:01:43 GMT

Years ago (before YouTube) I had a video for that. I've long lost that, but a year or two ago I tried this again and I just can't seem to make it happen.

It's frustrating. So - I just keep using the same set over and over, keeping my other sets in the original square-ish packaging until I'm ready to use different ones. *sigh*

Or - well, ok, I have been known to just cram the ball-o-sheet into the drawer. hehe

Re: Folding a Fitted Sheet

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:17:48 GMT

I never thought it was all that difficult to fold a fitted sheet. To me, the concept of folding the sheet in half and tucking corners, then folding and tucking again, is the foundation of getting a neat end result. I will say, however, that it's much easier with a smaller sheet than with a larger.

Re: Folding a Fitted Sheet

Krimpette — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 21:48:33 GMT

@qualitygal I'm not ffhunt, but I can answer your question....if you go to the home page, there's a picture of Jill. Click on that and there's a video of her showing how she folds a fitted sheet. HTH.

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CAMOGIRL — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:43:19 GMT

I have one set for each bed - strip, wash, dry and back on the bed for me. If I get sick of looking at them, or something happens to them - I buy a new set. No folding, no storage, no problem!

Re: Folding a Fitted Sheet

fthunt — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 23:16:31 GMT

Thank you for directing those who want to watch it - to go to the home page. I haven't been on the computer for several hours so didn't she the poster who wanted to watch Jill. Thanks again.

Re: Folding a Fitted Sheet

faeriemoon — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:52:21 GMT

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Mominohio — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 12:12:04 GMT

Jill introduced this a year ago or so, and at the time I thought 'heck, I should have made a video of this years ago'. as I have been doing this all my life!

I was surprised how many people never just figured it out for themselves. I guess that just shows how odd I think, that I obsessed over sheet folding till I got it right, while still in my 20's!

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IamMrsG — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:52:03 GMT

This is the only way I've ever folded fitted sheets. Our wedding gifts (45 years ago) included sheet sets, and included inside the manufacturer's packaging was a card with folding instructions.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:56:06 GMT

Faeriemoon - Ok, that is HILARIOUS! Thanks for the laugh.

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KathyPet — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 06:38:18 GMT

That is hilarious and exactly how I feel when trying to,fold my king size fitted sheets.

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In-x-s — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:32:02 GMT

I use to be able to fold a fitted sheet perfectly. Now we have a king size bed and the fitted sheets these days have elastic all the way around making it more difficult to do a straight edge so I have pretty much given up.

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jackthebear — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:36:38 GMT

have always folded mine into a little package, my mother used to shove the sheets into the cupboard in mess made me nuts.