How to Properly Fold a Fitted Sheet
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How to Properly Fold a Fitted Sheet
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I am OCD and have always disliked not having a properly folded fitted sheet. I finally took matters into my own hands and did some research. I found many ways to properly fold a fitted sheet so the edges are smooth, and this technique is my favorite.
Supplies
One fitted sheet
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Step 1: Spread out fitted sheet so all 4 corners are visible
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Step 2: Take corner A into one hand, take corner B into other hand
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Step 3: Turn corner B inside out
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Step 4: Tuck corner B into Corner A. Corner A will be on the outside. Line up the seams of Corner A and Corner B.
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Step 5: Take Corner A (Corner B is still inside) in one and and Corner C in other hand.
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Step 6: Tuck Corner C into Corner B, keeping Corner A on the outside
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Step 7: Take Corner A (Corner B and C are still tucked inside) in one hand and Corner D in other hand. Tuck Corner D into Corner C, keeping Corner A on the outside.
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Step 8: Place sheet on flat surface with Corner A at the top and new Corner E at the bottom. It should look like a right triangle.
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Step 9: Fold Corner E over Corner A
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Step 10: Fold large end to small end until the tail is gone. You now have a folded fitted sheet!