Folding clothes in general can seem complicated, but hoodies and hoodies are some of the trickiest items of clothing to fold. They're big and bulky, and they tend to end up a little lumpier than you'd like. Luckily, there are a few tips for getting a perfectly folded hoodie that fits in your drawer.
How can you fold a hoodie to save space?
Hoodies and hoodies offer a practical way to stay warm. But let's be honest - they can take up a lot of space in your dresser, especially if they're not folded properly. Learning how to fold them will not only free up space in your closet, but will also help you avoid unnecessary wrinkles.
Fold the hoodie using the easiest method
This easy and effective method of folding hoodies keeps them neat and tidy in a drawer or suitcase.
- Take the hoodie and place it face down on a flat surface. It should remain flat and not have any bunched areas of fabric.
- Fold one sleeve over and then turn it down a few inches towards the bottom of the hoodie so that the fabric fits snugly into the side hem.
- Fold the other sleeve over in the same way, making sure to smooth out the folds.
- Fold one outer edge of the hoodie toward the center.
- Repeat the process with the opposite outer edge so that both sides meet in the middle.
- Fold the hoodie in half toward the top, then fold it over the hood a second time.
- Pull the hood (which sits under the sweater) around it and tuck the hoodie neatly into the hood, making sure to smooth it out as you insert it.
- Tighten the drawstring and tie a bow.
Fold hoodies using the KonMari method
Marie Kondo turned folding into an art form andher method for creating neat bundles of clothesallows you to put them vertically in your drawer.
- Determine the center of your hoodie or hoodie.
- Fold one side towards the middle.
- Fold the first sleeve of the hoodie inward and downward at an angle so that it follows the line of the sweater.
- Place the other side and sleeve together like the first side.
- Straighten the hood, making sure the edges of the hood are the same width as the folded sweater.
- Fold the hood inward, then fold the sweater from top to bottom, leaving a few inches between the top and bottom edges.
- Fold the hoodie in half again so that the new top sits at the bottom.
- Now you can store your hoodie vertically with the folded edge facing up.
Organize the folded hoodies
Once you've folded your hoodies, it's time to organize them so they look good anywhere. Hoodies folded using the first method form bulky squares and can be stacked on top of each other either on a shelf or in a closet. Avoid mixing hoodies that are folded using the different methods as this may take up more space.
Hoodies folded using the KonMari method should be handled carefully to prevent them from rolling up. Arrange them vertically in a drawer, they cannot be stacked. Instead, place them in the drawers of your closet from end to end until they fill the entire space. Organizing your hoodies vertically also allows you to see them all at once without them taking up too much space.
Dedicate a dedicated area in your closet to storing hoodies. For example, you could use shelf dividers to stack or organize your folded hoodies in the closet.
Useful tips
- Before folding, zip the hoodie up if it has one to fold it more neatly and smoothly.
- When folding, make sure the folds are as sharp as possible. Also remember to smooth each part of the hoodie little by little to avoid wrinkles.
- If you toolots of hoodiesFolds, especially ones you never wear, can create more clutter than organization. Declutter your closets and get rid of any hoodies you no longer use before folding them to keep things organized.
- Neither folding method is better than the other. Which one you choose depends on your personal preferences and which method suits your organizing style.
