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How To Fold T-Shirts to Save Space


T-shirts for girls are a classic item in every teen’s closet. Learning how to fold tees perfectly can help save space, keep clothes in great condition, and avoid last-minute panics when your daughter finds her favorite shirt is wrinkled and creased when rushing to head out the door.


The best approach is to start with a t-shirt on a flat surface, folding the arms inward and tucking the rest of the fabric up–we’ll explain the precise steps to get a consistent fold every time, which means you can stack tees in a neat pile or fit more in a drawer.


Having great clothing storage extends the lifespan of a high-quality shirt and makes getting dressed stress-free, where your daughter can see which tees are clean and folded with the logo, color, or brand visible.


Top Folding Techniques for Girls’ T-Shirts


Buying garments made with thetop fabrics for girls' t-shirts ensures your daughter's clothes retain their shape after every wash and keep her skin irritation-free. Using this tried-and-tested folding approach will keep her go-to clothes just as comfortable and stylish:


  1. Place the t-shirt on a clean, flat surface. If the tee has a logo or design on the front, make sure it is face-down, with the print underneath. 
  2. Fold one arm into the middle of the t-shirt, folding along the seam that runs under the arm.
  3. Staying on the same side, fold the shirt top-to-bottom into the center.
  4. Repeat those steps on the opposite side. When you're done, the tee will be folded into a rectangular shape.
  5. Fold the bottom of the shirt to the top, resulting in a small, compact square without sleeves or seams sticking out.
  6. Smooth out any creases, and stack your tees in the appropriate drawer, suitcase, or shelf.

Why fold printed or logo tees face down? Once you’re done folding, you can flip the shirt the other way around, with the printed side on display–no rifling through clean clothes or tossing t-shirts around the room looking for the right one!


Folding, Tucking, or Rolling: Efficient Storage for Girls’ T-Shirts


Of course, there isn't any 'golden rule,' and if you prefer to hang your daughter's t-shirts and you have plenty of wardrobe space, this is an equally good way to avoid freshly laundered clothes from looking as if they’ve been at the bottom of the basket for a few days.


However, if you're packing for summer camp, a family vacation, or a trip, you can try rolling clothes to maximize the space in your suitcase. We recommend sticking with folding for everyday wear since tightly rolled shirts still need to be unrolled to show the print or design.


The norm is to reserve hanger space for special-occasion or formal shirts, such as those made from more delicate materials and fabrics, like silk or satin. That said, it's worth checking that you have more than enough room since heavier clothing like jeans or sweaters hung next to shirts can cause creasing and bunching.


It’s also better to fold and stack wool, knitted garments, and cashmere as the weight of the item can pull and cause the clothing to lose shape and start to stretch.


Organizing a Teen or Tween’s Closet for Efficiency


Getting the hang of precise folding, stacking, and hanging, and knowing how to care for more delicate fabrics is time well spent and can make life far easier for everyone.


  • Well-organized clothes often stay that way; most girls will be reluctant to chuck garments on the floor or into a pile when everything is neat, tidy, and visually appealing.
  • The frustration of digging through crumpled clothes can make early mornings tricky, whereas if your daughter can see exactly which garments are ready and pick her preferred colors and outfits, you won't need to intervene.

One of the mistakes so many of us make is to try and overcomplicate things, sorting by colors, sleeve lengths, designs, or occasions. Provided you have all your girls' clothes in one closet, set of drawers, or laid out on shelving, you won't need to keep re-organizing.


Finally, be sure to declutter now and then when you have time! Garments that have become worn, frayed, or damaged are pretty unlikely to be worn and take up valuable space–donate or recycle anything your daughter doesn't wear or that doesn't quite fit.

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