Make the most of your closet space by hanging some garments and folding others.
If closet space is a at a premium, folding some items can compress the space, giving you more room. In general, fabric decides what you can and can't fold, as some fabric does not respond well to folding. As you organize your closet, remove items you haven't worn in a year or more and donate them to free up closet spaces and help those in need. Does this Spark an idea?
Seasonal Items
Unless you're blessed with a giant walk-in closet, chances are not all of your gear will fit in your closet. In late fall and early spring, remove seasonal clothing and fold it. Store the clothes and shoes you won't need again until the weather changes in airtight plastic storage tubs.
What Folds Well
Fabric is key when it comes to knowing what to fold and what to hold. Knitwear folds well, so keep sweaters, sweater-vests, knitted dresses and the like folded on shelves. Evening gowns should also be folded, especially if they're beaded. The fabric can distort from being hung up. If you need to free up hangers, jeans, khakis and cords fold well. These pants can be folded over hangers or folded into quarters and stored on a shelf.
What Not to Fold
In general, don't fold delicate fabrics. Silk, satin, velvet and the like look wrinkled or crushed when folded, so they should be stored on hangers. Linen or cotton shirts look best and remain wrinkle-free when hung on hangers. Skirts and suit jackets also benefit from hanging. All clothes that hang best stay wrinkle-free when kept in a closet with plenty of room. The more cluttered your closet, the greater likelihood that things will wrinkle. Coats also fold poorly.
Linens
Towels, washcloths and bed linens all cry out for folding. Whether these have their own closet or intermingle with your clothes, they look best if folded neatly. For a twist, you can roll towels into tubes rather than fold them. Stack these linens on closet shelves.
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