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How to fold T-shirts in 2 seconds

How to fold T-shirts in 2 seconds
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This instructable teaches you how to fold T-shirts, in seconds.

 
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Step 1Folding

Folding
Fold your T-shirt like that:

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Jun 11, 2009. 10:29 PMkaleesh says:
I have folded 10 t-shirts this way today :DD.
Dec 26, 2008. 12:01 PMWafflicious says:
i saw this before in a video online... some japanese martha stewurt lady does this in under 10 seconds.... i forgot the website though!
Dec 14, 2008. 10:22 PMPunkguyta says:
My way of folding t-shirts is so much easier.
Dec 4, 2008. 12:22 PMfwjs28 says:
binary...haha....
Dec 4, 2008. 11:18 AMwhiteoakart says:
Jeezow! I have to fold about a hundred t-shirts a week for the family laundry. (stay at home and work at home Dad) I am going to practice this. Those few seconds add up and I will be able to impress all the neighborhood moms with my slight-of-hand shirt folding magic. Thanks.
Dec 3, 2008. 11:27 PMFlyJayCeezy says:
OMG, that's just too easy! Now I can save some hangers. :p
Aug 12, 2008. 11:42 AMNightingaleIB says:
contrary to some haters out there, i think this is an awesome thing you just taught me! and it's actually useful!
Jul 31, 2008. 8:12 PMbobbybobah says:
Heh. I tried this for a while, but end up just throwing them in my drawer. a bit too lazy.....<a rel="nofollow" href="http://threadlesscoupons.blogspot.com">free coupons for threadless.com!</a><br/>
Jun 17, 2007. 2:03 AMliquidblackout says:
I was going to make this post...It's supposed to be fast, but they don't take into account the time it takes to lay it out flat on a flat surface, while in contrast, the shirt is held in my hands the entire time for the method I find most efficient, but not quite as aesthetically appealing as the folds in clothing shops. Then again, I worked at one, so I can do both pretty quickly. My method involves folding the shirt in half down the line of symmetry, folding the sleeves over, then folding the shirt in half again, from the bottom up.
Dec 21, 2007. 10:18 PMthinkdunson says:
dude that's how everybody does it. the point of this method is to have the front of the shirt presented on top.
Dec 15, 2007. 8:32 PMyutzwagon says:
Hey guys (or gals), I think i saw something about long-sleeved shirts? Just sorta pull the sleeves into themselves before you fold the whole shirt. No problems!
Nov 17, 2007. 1:25 AMeight says:
My life is complete and I can now die knowing I have the meaning of life.*

Thank You Zujus !!

  • I'm 43 so I hope to be around for a while yet !
Oct 28, 2007. 11:17 AMI MAKE STUFF says:
can you do this with long-sleeved tops and vests
Oct 30, 2007. 1:03 PMaintMichael says:
long-sleeve shirts and vests are jerks, they don't let you do anything!
Oct 20, 2007. 3:00 AMcbshirlee says:
I saw Martha Stewart do this once, but was frustrated cuz I didn't get it and it was no where on her website. So THANKS! I got it now!
Oct 19, 2007. 8:19 PMRiddleOfSphinx says:
Wow...You would never expect something like this to be so complicated, but I think I finally got it :D...lol. I've seen this done countless times before , but could never get it because they did it too fast :P But, anyway, not bad...I was actually able to do it thanks to this ( or at least somewhat :P). I think the only suggestion I could make is make sure the camera follows you while you go through the motions, maybe have a friend help....just a suggestion ;) Good Instructable :)
Oct 16, 2007. 6:20 PMRekaM says:
nice photos!
Oct 8, 2007. 2:49 PMWilderLust says:
Truly inspired... i am going to have to practice this one :-) WL
Oct 6, 2007. 4:44 AMpinoymale says:
Thanks for posting this instructable. I can really use it whether I'm packing for camping or just putting away my clothes. Hehe, no more need to run to mommy for help!
Jul 22, 2007. 5:17 PMandy60 says:
i think this idea is excellent, well done
Jun 9, 2007. 2:46 AMShadow in the Night says:
Great style, I'll have to start doing that. By the way this may be a bit off topic, but where did you get those shirts? I haven't seen them on any sites like threadless, jinx, ect. Or are they from a certain store?
Jun 10, 2007. 2:59 PMShadow in the Night says:
Thanks
Jun 6, 2007. 3:39 AMCRYSlikha says:
Someone taught me this method but I forgot all about it. Thanks for refreshing my memory
Jun 2, 2007. 2:08 AMhub714 says:
You got this from that Japanese woman folding the shirt didn't you? How you did the motions are EXACTLY the same =p

Anyways, if you do it this way, it comes out slightly weird. It's not as nice as folding it normally like how the employees in retail do.
Jun 1, 2007. 4:05 PMbabyboi512 says:
i love da binary tshirt its fukin awsum
May 25, 2007. 8:34 PMThinktank says:
Good instructible. Makes me want to do laundry lol
May 24, 2007. 7:48 PMSurferGeek says:
A vintage trick that has been on every single video sharing site for 4-5 years. Surprised anyone would bother putting it here. Nice work on the video 'tho...
May 24, 2007. 11:53 AMewilhelm says:
Zujus, your English is great; however, I made a slight correction and added "to" to your title and first sentence forming "How to perfectly" and "how to fold." I hope you don't mind.
May 24, 2007. 1:27 PMjwopitz says:
I personally just like to wad everything up into a ball and toss it into the appropriate drawer. It is by far, the fastest way to put clothes away. Hey! I may look like a dump, but at least I saved a few minutes not folding. Ok. now where is my sucker and twirly hat? Let's go mom!
May 23, 2007. 6:10 PMfungus amungus says:
Looks cool, but: - the two second time ignores laying the item flat in the first place - it's useless in a laundromat - the resulting fold isn't that solid. It's better if the sleeve is folded inside.
May 23, 2007. 11:51 PMdchall8 says:
- so maybe it's three, or even four seconds. With practice you can probably do it in 2. But the shirt doesn't have to be perfectly flat to start. Even if you miss the middle you can fix things in the process. - I always bring my shirts home to fold them. Even at home I take them from the laundry to the bedroom to fold. If I had to fold them at the laundromat, I'm sure I could find a flat spot somewhere. - I think the fold is better with the sleeve out - there are no fold lines on the sleeves. This method works every time and is very easy to do. I have friends who saw the video on YouTube and thought it was trick photography.
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