How to Fold Clothes Fast and Save Time

Are you struggling with keeping your clothes organized? I am going to show you how to file fold clothing fast and save time. This easy process can help you save time, declutter and get organized.

I have been using the Marie Kondo method for quite awhile. I believe in the method and that’s why I’m sharing it with you. Marie Kondo’s book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of of Decluttering and Organizing, has changed the way I fold and organize clothes.

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Table of Contents

1. Clothes That Spark Joy
2. Why You Should be Using the KonMari Method for Your Clothes
3. How to Fold a Shirt
4. How to Fold a Long Sleeved Shirt
5. How to Fold Shorts
6. How to Fold Pants
7. How to Fold Socks
8. Conclusion

Clothes That Spark Joy

As you might already know, Marie Kondo is very tidy. She has a very specific order to follow when tidying items. Marie always instructs her students to be thorough in decluttering clothing. In her tidy method for clothing, Marie’s process is to only keep clothing that spark joy.

There is a process to find out what apparel items you have that spark joy. First, you need to gather all of your clothing items and put them into one pile. If you are like me, and have a lot of clothes, you will want to do separate piles for shirts, shorts, etc… When you have your pile or piles of clothes it’s time to decide what you want to keep or discard.

In Marie’s method, you will need to handle each item to decide if it sparks joy within you. It can be challenging to make the decision to discard clothing items, but if you don’t have a positive feeling for the item, it’s time to let it go. Try not to think of discarding a piece of clothing as being wasteful. If the item is in good shape, donate it. That piece of clothing may spark joy for someone else. That is a win/win situation for you and the other person who will get the item.

Why You Should be Using the KonMari Method for Your Clothes

You should be using the KonMari Method for your clothes because it is rather simple and effective. Is it going to take a little time to get everything in place? Yes. Is it very beneficial to use the KonMari Method for decluttering and organizing your clothes? Yes. If you are wanting to declutter and organize your clothing, the KonMari Method is the method I recommend.

You will save time getting dressed when you incorporate the KonMari Method into your life. You will also find yourself wearing clothing that represents your personality more. Why? Because you will have picked clothing that sparked joy within you.

When you use the file folding method for clothing, you are saving space. The end result of this method is to get your clothes folded where they can be in the shape of a small rectangle and stand on its own.

How to Fold a Shirt with the KonMari Method

1. Place the t-shirt on a flat surface and smooth out any wrinkles. Front side facing up.
2. Fold one side of the shirt across the center.
3. Fold the sleeve of the shirt back.
4. Fold the other side of the shirt across the center. Stop a little before the edge.
5. Fold the other sleeve back.
6. Fold the top of the shirt toward the bottom of the shirt. Stop a little before the edge.
7. Fold the folded edge of the shirt over toward the bottom.
8. Fold over the shirt one more time to create a small rectangle.
9. Stand the shirt upright.

How to Fold a Long Sleeved Shirt with the KonMari Method

1. Place the long-sleeved shirt on a flat surface and smooth out any wrinkles. Front side facing up.
2. Fold one side of the shirt across the center. The sleeve should be laid flat.
3. Fold the sleeve back across the folded section of the shirt. The sleeve should be laid flat.
4. Fold the sleeve so that it is laying along the folded section of the shirt.
5. Fold the other side of the shirt across the center. Stop a little before the edge and let the sleeve lay flat.
6. Fold the sleeve back across the folded shirt, laying the sleeve flat.
7. Fold the sleeve so that it lays along the long rectangle that you have made with the shirt.
8. Fold the top of the shirt toward bottom of the shirt. Stop folding a little before the edge.
9. Fold the folded edge of the shirt over toward the bottom.
10. Fold over the shirt one more time to create a small rectangle.
11. Stand the shirt upright.

How to Fold Shorts with the KonMari Method

1. Lay the shorts out flat, with the front side facing up and smooth out any wrinkles.
2. Fold the shorts in half widthwise.
3. If the seat sticks out, fold it over against the legs of the shorts.
4. Fold in half, folding the waist of the shorts toward the leg openings.
5. Fold the shorts over one more time to create a small rectangle.
6. Stand the shorts upright.

How to Fold Pants with the KonMari Method

1. Lay the pants out flat, with the front side facing up and smooth out any wrinkles.
2. Fold the pants in half widthwise, with the pant legs stacked.
3. If the seat sticks out, fold it over against the legs of the pants.
4. Fold the ankles of the pants up toward the waist, leaving a gap before the waistband.
5. Fold the folded edge of the pants over toward the waistband.
6. Fold over the pants once more to create a small rectangle.
7. Stand the pants upright.

How to Fold Socks with the KonMari Method

1. Lay the socks out flat, with both socks facing the same direction.
2. Stack one sock on top of the other sock.
3. Fold the toes of the socks toward the middle of the socks.
4. Fold over socks once more to create a small rectangle.
5. Stand the socks upright.

Conclusion

If you are struggling to keep your clothing organized, the file folding method can help you get the results you want. This simple method can help you save time and space. Use my picture videos and steps to get your clothes organized with ease. Check out my other organization blog posts to help you get organized today!