Fifty, yikes, yes, fifty years ago my friends mother showed us this same technique as my wedding present at my shower. All of us thought it was odd but we all gained a valuable lesson that day. Still use that method, takes about 20 seconds it is such a habit. The only difference is I open the flat sheet on the final fold over, place the fitted sheet and pillowcases inside the final fold so everything is together nice and flat just like your linen closet only a bit thicker. Great tip and I hope everyone uses it. Thanks Jan for sharing.
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea to share this info at a wedding shower. Wish I would have known it long ago.
@aspen6290 Жыл бұрын
LOVE the idea of placing the fitted sheet and pillow cases inside the final fold of the flat sheet, keeping the entire ensemble together!!! Right now we get the different sized linens mixed up because they are similar colors (full vs queen). This will definitely help out.
@SantaRosaGal Жыл бұрын
Fitted sheets were only elastic at the corners fifty years ago. I used to have no trouble folding them back then. But now they are elastic all around and it's much harder to even find the corners and even when you do, they won't lay flat and square.
@gamadebdegamadebde Жыл бұрын
@@SantaRosaGal All of my sheets have the elastic all the way around but there is always a seam on each of the four corners. Fold in half, tucking corner in, then fold in half again, tucking in. This makes fitted sheet one quarter size, all corners are tucked inside the top fold. Place pillowcases in fold then flat sheet on outside, fold everything in half then in thirds. Nice and flat. All 3 of my queen sets and 12 pillowcases fit in one 24" wide by 9" deep drawer. Practice makes perfect, I promise.
@AjArpopP5210 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I have never known how to fold a fitted sheet but your video was so easy to follow. I know I will be an expert soon thanks to you!
@sandieyule1644 Жыл бұрын
Wow I have tried folding fitted sheets for 40 years and NEVER had them come out that tidy and neat! I can't wait to wash sheets this weekend! LOL My mother will be so proud!!! Thanks!!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@katechanterelle Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I was trying to follow so many different KZbin tutorials and I kept getting a ball 😂 finally after watching yours I have a nicely folded fitted bed sheet. So happy! Thank you!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!
@candacethompson7235 Жыл бұрын
This was the best fitted sheet video I’ve ever watched. Thank you!!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you are so welcome
@todayiglowup42862 жыл бұрын
im not kidding, im a college student and ur video was the only one that helped me successfully fold my fitted sheet in one go. thank u so much seriously.
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@susansweat91254 ай бұрын
Thank you. You did it and explained it very well! All these people holding sheets in the air and flipping them around just made me want to scream!
@JanHowell3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@galejohnson8086 Жыл бұрын
When my dad was widowed, he said, “hey, i learned a good way to fold fitted sheets!” He held it up, made a few folds to make it narrow, then rolled it around his hands and smashed it against his stomach. Looked awful, but it worked. I laugh every time I think of it.
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
Lol
@dianescott723410 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! None of the other videos showed their methods step by step, clearly, like you did. I'm saving your video!
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@ludovikpravoslavnik8785 Жыл бұрын
As a guy, I don't need instructions (wrong, wrong!). I tried your method tonight, and wow - it works! My only problem was with my cat climbing into the folds! Once I removed her, the sheet folded nicely.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@yubonit1 Жыл бұрын
I've watched so many videos but I must say your's was the best! Thank you so much!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@barbarawren47312 жыл бұрын
I have been using this type of fold for many, many years…and it really works…😄.
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Wished I would have learned it sooner.
@SantaRosaGal Жыл бұрын
Fitted sheets weren't elastic all around many many years ago. It was much easier to fold them when they were just elastic at the corners.
@cartwheel432 ай бұрын
Thank you for using a full sized sheet with lots of elastic, and a printed side. Better video than the others.
@JanHowellАй бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lucilledaub5991 Жыл бұрын
Love your way of folding your sheets.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Sunshinelady2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I learned the same technique over 30 years ago and still use the same way today. It truly makes the linen closet nice and neat…and less wrinkles in your sheets. 🥰
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
So true!
@SantaRosaGal Жыл бұрын
Thirty years ago, fitted sheets were only elastic at the corners. I had no problem folding them then. But now they are elastic all around. That's what makes it so hard.
@helpfulnhappy2 жыл бұрын
I do a similar technique. At the point where you are about to do the last folds on the fitted sheet, I put the flat sheet and pillow cases on top and fold over them so I end up with the whole set showing on the shelf with one fold.
@gamadebdegamadebde2 жыл бұрын
How funny, we wrote our reply at same time with same "keep all sheets together" tip. Great minds think alike!
@helpfulnhappy2 жыл бұрын
@@gamadebdegamadebde ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@portialanden63532 жыл бұрын
I learned how to fold a fitted sheet years ago in Jr high school standing up, simulator way. I love this way to fold and it sure saves space! Thanks!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
That is wonderful they taught that in school. Wish I could have learned it a lot sooner!
@krickette55692 жыл бұрын
I will be refolding all my sheets today. Thanks So much!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@CoBro491 Жыл бұрын
This one is much more intricate than the British lady's version. Jan must have an advanced Engineering degree as this tutorial is at least in 5 steps or more. Being single now, I have learned how to solve this puzzle!
@joanneblood504010 ай бұрын
What is your simpler method? Or link to the British Lady
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
Great
@SparkyOne549 Жыл бұрын
I was never taught how to fold any sheets by my mother, not much of anything. Today, I am the worst folder, I’m hoping your video will help this middle aged woman. The kids I didn’t have, are lucky to not have a mom that doesn’t know how to fold sheets properly. I roll them up lol. But alas, there is hope. I will unroll a pair of sheets and attempt your teachings.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
I was the same, trust me. The more you do it, it will become second nature. You got this!
@SparkyOne549 Жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell Thank you!
@user-pw6sm5zy3r Жыл бұрын
Great hack My method is using clothes line, I don’t have a clothes dryer. I hang my just washed sheet on line if it is too wide for the line hang it doubled, making sure fitted side edges are all on same side just gently pull adjust, make sure when hung make sure hanging edges line up. When dry simply fold in half on line, then when lifting from line grab the top folded edge and pull towards you remove fully from line, secure folded edge under your chin and neck, simply fold the rectangular shape 2, 3 or more times tilll it is the size you want for storage. Hope this makes sense.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
great idea. Thanks for sharing
@Kabeljauwsje Жыл бұрын
Great technique. Had to try it a few times, but I think I have mastered it. Thank you!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
glad it worked for you
@sallyanne2232 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the great video ... can't wait to get folding! Kind of a bedding addict but never have mastered the art of a tidy linen cabinet 🙄 After folding all my own, plan on even folding the ones in the "donate pile" 💜
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@hanzon15298 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful. Folding whilst on a flat surface made all the difference for me.
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@gerardstamaria394512 күн бұрын
So complicated! Had no idea😮. Will just throw it in a vacuum bag n store it.
@donnabuckler9462 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jan_ made this job so much eas😊
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@sherysullivan10682 жыл бұрын
I'll be refolding all my sheets. My husband will be so happy. Neatness
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@Peekaboo-Kitty2 жыл бұрын
My Cat will not let me do this! He insists on folding them himself. 🤣
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
LOL
@kerihassamsolano3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! I’ve been searching for years for a way to fold fitted sheets and this method works! Thanks for sharing! 😊
@JanHowellАй бұрын
You are so welcome!
@micheleduvallane20952 жыл бұрын
Loved the lesson on folding contour sheets! Thx Jan!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@BbGun-lw5vi2 жыл бұрын
You explained it perfectly.
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@karenegan16882 жыл бұрын
Looks achievable, Jan…👏🏻
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Hope you give it a go
@karenegan16882 жыл бұрын
I just love this method, Jan…I’ve redone every fitted sheet in my cupboards!♥️
@deirdremerritt9673 Жыл бұрын
Excellent the best
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@florajanczewski3005 Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@shiliela_rhymes_with_delilah2 жыл бұрын
I'm in trouble here.. I've got 2 cats that will never let me do any of that. 😹
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
I'll bet that would near impossible.
@doloresw8 ай бұрын
Great video!
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@longwaytotipperary2 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@aprilecarter263011 ай бұрын
Love it thanks ❤ I watched a couple of them but yours is the best so far the other ones were just too fast thanks again❤
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@sylviaburns81602 жыл бұрын
That’s how I do them, too. Nice video, Jan!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@reginasansing2 ай бұрын
For my sets, I fold one pillowcase, then put both sheets and the pillowcase into the remaining pillowcase. They will fill it about halfway. I fold the top down (so that the pillowcase is about half size). That way I don't have to look for the cases that match the sheets.
@JanHowellАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing this tip.
@Twainzy2 жыл бұрын
I did everything step by step but my sheets just would not get into that “square” shape towards the end so I had to freestyle the end, but it definitely made my folded sheets neater than before!! Thank you!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
It gets easier with practice, but at least your sheets are neater than before. :)
@lisasimons47667 ай бұрын
I have the same issue! And after 11 tries, I gave up.
@msmith182110 ай бұрын
That was great Thank you
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@msmary1262 жыл бұрын
Love it. Thank you!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@celestegregorio41642 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! Tried so many ways to fold those darn fitted sheets!!😆 Will definitely try it!!!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes.
@AnnaMusick Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤ this was extremely helpful ❤
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@davidchapamusicofficial Жыл бұрын
So, step one is to make my bed? Damn it. I knew there was a catch. I guess I will Google how to make your bed quick and easy, then come back to you. 😂
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
lol
@SantaRosaGal Жыл бұрын
I used to be able fold fitted sheets easily with this method before they started making them with elastic all around instead of just at the corners. I wish I could find sheets that don't have elastic all around, but they don't seem to make them anymore.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
I know, right!
@pjjurkowski558310 ай бұрын
Awsome
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@judykish1481 Жыл бұрын
If you keep your hand in the corners you brought together instead of fanning it out, it works easier.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
thanks for the tip
@bru10152 жыл бұрын
Yey...
@janetbeans64722 жыл бұрын
👏👏 thanks so much
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@GearMaven Жыл бұрын
Hint: IF unable to fold right away, don't pile in a lump somewhere. Always drape dried sheet over some furniture temporarily until time to fold, thereby reducing any creases.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@miloslavadoubkova72672 жыл бұрын
Děkuji 👍
@GoogleUser-yv7fe6 ай бұрын
Thanks What she said mathmatically E=hx e.g.. 1 = cos2 (x) + sin2 (x) = (eix + e-ix )2 /4 + sin ... Where the coefficient eix represents the four sides of the sheet. Just follow this simple formula and you'll be folding fitted sheets like a pro. We can put a man on the moon, but we can't figure a way to universally fold a fitted sheet.
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
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@kathynolan989811 ай бұрын
I followed the instructions several times, bit never got the 90 degree angles! Perhaps it is because I have elastic all of the way around the sheet?
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
Yes, that makes it a little more cahllenging, but you can still fold and just let the corners do what they do.
@kimjordan8151 Жыл бұрын
This is a similar method that I was taught as a kid. The problem is king size fitted sheets never get this flat because they have the deep pockets with the extra elastic which I’ve never seen anyone use in a demonstration.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@annajean-nanaarbogast24872 жыл бұрын
Did you sew these sheets?
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
No I didn't
@teresaterry51472 жыл бұрын
I think I learned this from Martha Stewart many years ago. However, mne does not look as perfect as yours.
@3schnauziesАй бұрын
I have a torn rotator cuff. And flipping sheets around and folding perfection are 100 percent not important.
@JanHowellАй бұрын
I get it.
@lalagamma44522 жыл бұрын
TFS 🐞✌️🕉️
@DebbieStone-bz1tx3 ай бұрын
Still can’t
@JanHowellАй бұрын
Sorry it wasn't helplful.
@shanghaiedsigrid3 ай бұрын
Couldn't follow beyond step 2
@JanHowell3 ай бұрын
Perhaps the blog post will give you a better idea. youmakeitsimple.com/2022/02/22/how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet-the-easy-way-simple-hack/
@juttagesekus78567 ай бұрын
You fold 2 corners over, ok done You look for other corner and fold that one over, done Than you now you all 4 corners together 😳😳😳😳 2+1=3 What do I do with the 4 th corner ???
@JanHowell7 ай бұрын
Tuck it in.
@debbielucas32252 ай бұрын
This is so complicated, I've tried and it never comes out right
@JanHowell2 ай бұрын
Just do what works for you.
@user-td9yj6mk8w2 күн бұрын
Why is there a gap in filming between the 2'51" and 2'52" mark??? There is an obvious change in the sheet folds. Don't give folding instructions if you are not going to do it the way you are telling us to. Sort of a "Practice what you preach" situation.
@joanketelby752 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps some day when I have time to study it. Too complicated and frustrating. Sorry.
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
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@kitclark9996Күн бұрын
Sorry I didn't take the evenly wood of folding sheets, way to fast to follow, you get a " f " for tactics
@efuucdgbjiddvhi11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your help finally got it!!!
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@JackFlakne Жыл бұрын
This is impossible. What sort of voodoo tricks are there for us regular people?
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
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@PotterSpurn16 ай бұрын
An eaiser method: hire a maid or buy flat sheets. Done.
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
sounds like a great idea!
@lorriemayfield917111 ай бұрын
Idk, it looks like you are making it MORE complicated looking. I think if you took the video and instead of talking, maybe list every fold as a number.. as in steps. Could even have a diagram over your video if that makes sense. I know how to fold a fitted sheet, so I watched to see if you had an easier way. No. You didn't. And hearing you try to explain what you're doing was a little hard to follow. Just an FYI. 8:18
@JanHowell11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feed back
@danalandon53884 ай бұрын
im sorry but is still too complicated for me.
@JanHowell4 ай бұрын
that's ok
@cindicaron8561 Жыл бұрын
That's the "easy" way???
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
😉
@terrilove14636 ай бұрын
That was not easy
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
sorry you din't find it helpful
@maneater1192 жыл бұрын
Best solution: throw away fitted sheets. Buy flat sheets. Problem solved.