A fitted sheet is probably something you can find on anyone. It is a practical, convenient piece of bed linen. The elastic bands on the edges allow it to be firmly fixed to the mattress. It is a pleasure to sleep on it.
Despite the ease of use, storing things, perhaps, causes difficulties. Many girls and men wonder how to fold a sheet with an elastic band for storage. No one wants a pile of crumpled linen to fall off the shelves, and saving space is quite important in an apartment.
Many are tired of unraveling the secrets of proper storage. Housewives try to fold sheets in the "classic" way, roll them into a tight roll. Some housewives consider it unnecessary to smooth out washed bed linen. They store it in a "free", scattered form, using large linen boxes.
Do you prefer to store your linen folded, on the shelves of your closet? Let's look at an easy way to neatly fold a sheet. Before you start folding your linen, you need to iron it thoroughly.
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We iron the sheet easily.
There are several ways of ironing. To choose a convenient one, you should try them all. The methods have advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider them in more detail.
| Technique | Advantages | Flaws |
| Fold four times, iron. Use steam (if fabric allows). Best used when elastic is installed at corners. | ·High speed
·Heat treatment. | ·The appearance of creases and smoothing;
·Rapid wear of the material. |
| Iron the middle, ignoring the edges. | ·Rapidity. | ·The ends of the sheet can create additional volume when stored. |
| Stretch the fabric and secure the sheet to the mattress. | ·Possibility to treat the entire surface. | ·It is possible to damage the bed (sofa) covering;
·Inconvenience of using an iron. |
| Ironing in a circle. First, the center is processed, then the edges, moving the ironed area along the perimeter. | ·The entire fabric is ironed. | ·Huge expenditure of time and labor. |
| Ironing corners using "tension". When working with edges, stretch the fabric along the narrow part of the ironing board, iron. | ·High-quality processing;
·Absence of creases. | ·It takes a lot of time and skill. |
Folding the sheet
At first glance, it may seem that folding a sheet correctly will be quite difficult and labor-intensive. But, by showing patience and perseverance, you can train yourself. Such a troublesome, initially, process will pass really quickly, playfully.
Let's look at the step-by-step steps that will help you figure out how to fold a fitted sheet quickly and neatly.
Option No. 1.
- Take a sheet, stretch it out in width. Hold the corners of your hands "under" the fabric.
We hold the sheet lengthwise in our hands - Insert the left corner under the right one and straighten the resulting insert.
We put one corner into the other so that the outer side is now on the outside. - Holding the folded corners with your left hand, lower your right hand towards the free corner. Carefully lift it up, placing it into the previously folded corners.
We take the next corner, there should be a short loop on one side of the hand and a long one on the other. - Add the last end under the previous ones. Carefully straighten the fabric.
We take the last corner, the rest should already be folded Shake the sheet, the long side of the sheet should hang from one side of your hand, and the short side from the other. - Using any flat surface, fold it two or three times, holding the corners together.
Place the sheet on a flat surface and straighten it into a square. We fold the sheet into a rectangle in parts that are limited by an elastic band. - Fold the resulting rectangle in half and secure it by wrapping the outer edges.
Fold the sheet three or four times to form a square of the desired size.
Option No. 2.
- Prepare a clear surface.
- Carefully lay out the sheet with the elastic facing up.
We lay the sheet on a large surface (bed) with the seams facing up, and stand at the long side of the sheet - Place the lower corners into the upper ones. Take the corners "under the fabric" - grab the corner from the outside, slightly turn the fabric in your hands and place it.
We put the palm of our right hand into the corner of the sheet, then take the opposite corner and put it on the left palm as well. 
We do the same procedure on the right side, stretching the sheet along its entire length, spreading our arms to the sides - We fold the resulting overlap towards the center, creating even edges.
We move the corners of the sheet from the left hand to the right, straighten the edges of the sheet with the left hand 
We put the sheet on the bed, aligning all sides 
We wrap the side with elastic bands into a corner, grab the corners of the sheet with both hands and roll it up - We fold the resulting rectangle in the usual way.
We straighten and fold the usual rectangle 
Fold it in half again, grasping the sheet with both hands in the middle of the sheet. 
We straighten the folds, fold them again, placing our hand inside the folded fabric.
