How to Fold Long Sleeve Shirts

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Lay out the T-shirt facedown in front of you and smooth it out.. Fold the shirt in half so the sleeves line up perfectly.. Fold both sleeves together to create a triangle shape.

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1

Lay out the T-shirt facedown in front of you and smooth it out.

Step 1

Lay out the T-shirt facedown in front of you and smooth it out.

2

Fold the shirt in half so the sleeves line up perfectly.

Step 2

Fold the shirt in half so the sleeves line up perfectly.

3

Fold both sleeves together to create a triangle shape.

Step 3

Fold both sleeves together to create a triangle shape.

4

Tuck the rectangle into halves or thirds to fit in your drawers or shelves.

Step 4

Tuck the rectangle into halves or thirds to fit in your drawers or shelves.

5

Button up and smooth out the dress shirt.

Step 5

Button up and smooth out the dress shirt.

6

Lay the shirt out facedown on a flat surface.

Step 6

Lay the shirt out facedown on a flat surface.

7

Fold the left sleeve in toward the center of the shirt.

Step 7

Fold the left sleeve in toward the center of the shirt.

8

Bring the right sleeve across the left sleeve to complete the rectangle shape.

Step 8

Bring the right sleeve across the left sleeve to complete the rectangle shape.

9

Start at the bottom and fold the shirt up in thirds.

Step 9

Start at the bottom and fold the shirt up in thirds.

10

Flip the shirt back over and adjust the collar.

Step 10

Flip the shirt back over and adjust the collar.

11

Lay the sweater out in front of you, faceup, with the sleeves spread out.

Step 11

Lay the sweater out in front of you, faceup, with the sleeves spread out.

12

Fold the right side of the sweater over with the sleeve straight out.

Step 12

Fold the right side of the sweater over with the sleeve straight out.

13

Fold the right sleeve back and down so it lines up with the first fold.

Step 13

Fold the right sleeve back and down so it lines up with the first fold.

14

Repeat the process on the left side to form a rectangle.

Step 14

Repeat the process on the left side to form a rectangle.

15

Bring the bottom to the top to fold the sweater in half, then in half again.

Step 15

Bring the bottom to the top to fold the sweater in half, then in half again.

16

Lay out your shirt so it's facing down on a flat surface.

Step 16

Lay out your shirt so it's facing down on a flat surface.

17

Fold the shirt in half lengthwise so the sleeves line up.

Step 17

Fold the shirt in half lengthwise so the sleeves line up.

18

Fold both sleeves inward so they lay along the center of the folded shirt.

Step 18

Fold both sleeves inward so they lay along the center of the folded shirt.

19

Tuck the cuffs upward so they line up with the hem of the shirt.

Step 19

Tuck the cuffs upward so they line up with the hem of the shirt.

20

Fold in 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) sections until you reach the top.

Step 20

Fold in 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) sections until you reach the top.

21

Lay the folded shirt in your suitcase.

Step 21

Lay the folded shirt in your suitcase.

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