How to Fold a Shirt in Three Seconds

If you are a constant traveler (and even if you aren't), you know that time is of the essence. In order to avoid spending precious time folding shirts, here is a trick to have it ready and folded in just three seconds!
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If you are a constant traveler (and even if you aren't), you know that time is of the essence. In order to avoid spending precious time folding shirts, here is a trick to have it ready and folded in just three seconds!

Step 1:

The first thing you need to do is to pinch two inches from the collar, and with the other hand, pinch about halfway down the shirt on the same line.

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Step 2:

Then, without letting go, fold the top hand over the bottom hand and grab both layers at the bottom of the shirt.

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Step 3:

Again, without letting go, bring out your bottom hand from underneath.

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And...

Voila. Lay the shirt flat, fold it over once more, and it looks like this:

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All Pictures Courtesy of Mariana Hellmund

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