The things you learn on the web! I just found a video clip that shows how to fold T-shirts easily and efficiently. I’m not usually thrilled by things laundry-related, but this is actually sort of cool.
In case you’re having trouble following the video, here are some written instructions for doing “T-shirt origami” (adapted from Jens-Christian Fischer Blog):
- Lay shirt face-up in front of you, neck at right.
- Place right hand along shoulder seam away from you, about an inch away from collar; grab material between index and thumb.
- Place left hand at same level as right, halfway along shirt. Grab material at that point.
- Move right hand in straight line over the left, and grab the bottom edge of the shirt with another finger.
- Lift both hands. You now hold a tangled mess.
- Pull left hand free (down-left), still holding shirt, while at same time turning your right wrist so that you see its underside.
- You’re almost done, but one arm is left dangling. Lay the shirt on the table and do the final fold away from you. Voila–a perfectly-folded shirt!