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  • Question
    How do I fold shorts?
    Nikola Pawlina
    Nikola Pawlina
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    Fold in half from side to side, then bottom to top, it's just like folding trousers.
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    How do I fold a swimsuit?
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    I would look through the storage information in wikiHow's article about caring for swimwear.
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    How would I fold men's t-shirts?
    Isabella Rongo
    Isabella Rongo
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    Fold the shirt from side to side. After you have done that, fold the shirt from bottom to top.
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    How do I fold a jacket with a hood?
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    You can fold it like you would fold a jacket without a hood, but tuck the hood in beforehand.
  • Question
    How do I fold towels?
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    Fold it the same way you you would with blankets, sheets, comforters, etc. The bigger the towel, the more folds you will need. Just keep folding it in half.
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    How would I fold a scarf?
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    You can either fold it in half, or try hanging it up on a hook or a hanger.
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    How do I fold underwear?
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    For women's underwear, start by folding in the crotch so it touches the waistline, then fold in the two sides, one on top of the other. For men's underwear fold in half horizontally, and then fold it again vertically.
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    How do I fold a sweater?
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    The same way you fold a long sleeve shirt - from side to side. After you have done that, fold the sweater from bottom to top.
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    How do I fold sweaters?
    Isabella Ginther
    Isabella Ginther
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    The same way you fold a long sleeve shirt - from side to side. After you have done that, fold the sweater from bottom to top.
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    How do I fold a hoodie?
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    Lay the hoodie out flat on a surface. Bring the arms in and cross them. Fold the hoodie in half, and then fold it upward starting from the bottom. Leave the hood to wrap around the folded hoodie at the end. For more help, see How to Fold a Hoodie.
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    How do you fold hoodies?
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    Lay it flat and put one arm on top of the torso, and fold it halfway, then fold it again, or you can fold it once and tuck it into the hood.
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    How do I roll jeans?
    Ava Tucker
    Ava Tucker
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    Set your jeans on a clean surface with one pant leg on top of the other. Then roll from the ankle up.
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    How do you fold dance leotards?
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    It depends on the leotard. If it’s short sleeved, generally fold the straps down until the top is flat and the bottom up until it forms a rectangle. Then just fold or roll as you usually would.
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    How can I fold a hoodie?
    Blair
    Blair
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    Fold a hoodie the same way you would fold a shirt with long sleeves, the only difference is that you would tuck the hood part in, to make it more rectangular.
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    How do I fold overalls?
    Da genius
    Da genius
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    Lay the overalls upside down on a flat surface and fold longways. Then fold down the upper portion of the garment so it is in the shape of a pant leg. Then, bring the cuffs of the legs up to the top.
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    How do you fold sweatpants?
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    Fold them in half, horizontally, so one leg covers the other. Then fold them in half vertically so the two legs are folded down the middle. If you need to, fold again on, same way as the second fold.
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    Can clothes be folded in the laundry basket?
    Joyce Chen
    Joyce Chen
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    You could fold them on your lap, and once done, put them into the laundry basket to save space.
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    How do I fold a t-shirt?
    Wikihowdoyoudoit
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    There are multiple ways to fold a t-shirt. One good method: Lay the t-shirt flat, fold in the arms so it is a rectangle, and then fold one third in. Then, fold the other third in to meet the first. Once done, take the side of the t-shirt and fold over.
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    How do I fold a mini skirt?
    Sophie
    Sophie
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    A mini skirt should be neatly folded in quarters. If it's too large, fold it in eighths or smaller portions.
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    How do I fold men's jeans?
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    Start by spreading them out flat. Then take one half of the jeans and fold the entire leg all the way up to the waistline over the other leg. Then you can: 1. fold from the ankle cuffs up to the waistline until you have a little square or 2. roll from the ankles up to the waistline until you have a denim burrito.
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    How do I fold button-down shirts?
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    First, lay it down flat so that the buttons are face down on the table. Smooth it out so that there aren't any wrinkles. Take the sleeve and pull it over to the middle, do the same with the other side. Bring the bottom up about half way and then fold it in half again. Flip it over and voila! It's all folded.
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    How do I fold a set of pajamas?
    Claire Compton
    Claire Compton
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    If they are a shirt and pants, you fold them like you would do any other shirt and pants. And if it is a nightgown, fold the sleeves in and then fold in half vertically, then fold twice horizontally. Refer to the article up above for more help!
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    How do I fold a skirt correctly?
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    Fold in half lengthwise then in half/thirds again. Smooth between folds to avoid creases.
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    How can I fold clothes without getting them wrinkled?
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    Smooth the clothing down in between folds. Also, make sure the folds are careful and precise. Avoid piling too may clothes on top of each other.
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    How do I fold kid's gymnastic clothing?
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    Fold it the same way you'd fold swimwear, as gym clothing is fairly similar in fabric types and size.
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    How do I fold socks and underwear?
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    For socks, simply folding them in half, rolling them, or leaving them as-is all work. For men's boxers, fold up the legs and fold the underwear in half or roll it. For women's panties, simply fold them in half or roll them.
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    How do I fold a hoodie?
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    Fold down the hood and fold in the arms. Then fold it in half, and in half again.
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    How do I fold a dress?
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    Set your dress on a flat, smooth surface and brush out any obvious wrinkles from the garment. Fold the dress in half lengthwise and tuck a third of the skirt into the dress, making the garment look like a rectangle. Repeat this process on the opposite side of the skirt before folding it in half or in thirds.
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