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How to Fold a Fitted Sheet

Lowe's Editorial Team

By Lowe's Editorial Team
Published November 14, 2024

A neatly folded fitted sheet will keep your linen closet organized. This article will show you how to fold a fitted sheet making sure that you tackle this task quickly and efficiently each time.

Understanding The Fitted Sheet

Understanding how to fold a fitted sheet comes down to its design. While flat sheets are easy to fold because they are just flat pieces of fabric, fitted sheets are completely different. They have elastic around the edges to help them stay put on the mattress. This elastic makes the sheet bunch up and not lay flat which makes folding a tricky task. When you try to fold them the regular way like a flat sheet you usually end up with a lumpy and uneven pile instead of a nice flat square or rectangle.

But there is a way to get around this problem while folding a fitted sheet. The trick is not to fight against the elastic but to use it to your advantage. By learning a few simple steps on how to fold sheets properly you can manage the elastic so it helps rather than hindering your sheet folding. 

Steps On How To Fold A Fitted Sheet

Remember To Practice And Organize

The best way to fold a fitted sheet involves patience. The more you do it, the easier it becomes, and soon you will be able to fold fitted sheets quickly and neatly. Once you have mastered folding a fitted sheet, you can keep your linen closet organized making it easier to find what you need and keep your bedding in good condition.

Understanding how to fold a fitted sheet is a simple skill that can improve your home organization. It may take a few attempts to perfect your technique but once you’ve nailed it, you will appreciate the neatness it adds to your linen storage. So next time don’t roll that fitted sheet into a ball, rather fold it neatly.