Folding t-shirts

I use to always fold t-shirts by tucking the top end in under my chin then just folding it in half, and then in half again. It's a quick way, but not very satisfying because when you stack your t-shirts, they seem to be all over the place.

Recently I've found two ways of folding t-shirts that have worked for me that I wanted to share with you, but perhaps you already use these or you have a your own way that works well for you? Do let me know by leaving a comment!

The first method I'd like to share, is the Japanese pinching method. I saw this the first time on the Anthea Turner "How to be the Perfect Housewife" program (Lesley also knows this one, and even uses it as a party trick!). I think in the States people have seen Martha Stewart do this too. It looks very impressive, and best of all it takes very little effort and time. I use this method to fold t-shirts when I'm outside taking the the washing down the line. It means that some of the t-shirts don't need ironing at all which is such a bonus! Instead of explaining it to you, I've made some videos - I hope they help!

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The second method is one I use for t-shirts after I ironed them. I feel that when I put the effort in to iron a t-shirt, I don't want to risk it creasing and having to re-iron it again. Also, with this method all the t-shirts fold into EXACTLY the same size, so it makes a stack of t-shirts look extremely tidy. I call this one the 'magazine method', I'm sure some of you already know this one. It's not dissimilar to how many people fold t-shirts anyway, but the magazine just helps it along.



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Well, there you have it, my t-shirt folding methods as promised.
I hope you're having a lovely weekend, and that you don't have as much ironing to do as I have!