Hi everyone!
Have you ever opened that drawer in your dresser, looking to put on the perfect t-shirt for the day, but found that you can’t see anything other than those six or seven shirts which you just wore last week and always seem to find their way back to the top of the drawer? So you just pull something randomly from the bottom of the pile, hoping it’s the one you want to wear today, but you end up pulling the wrong one, something you’re not in the mood for. Where do you put that ‘wrong’ t-shirt – do you just add it to the top layer, or shove it back underneath the stack of shirts to the bottom of the drawer? If you can relate to these questions, then this post is for you! (And if you’re a neat and organized person looking for new ways to organize a dresser drawer—then this post is for you as well!)
Good news guys, I have the best technique that will allow you to store all of your t-shirts neatly in your drawers, and it’s easy, fast and fun! Just follow these quick steps, and you’ll have the most organized and efficient dresser around.
Step #1: Empty the contents of your drawer. The best way to get started is to wipe the slate clean. Take out all of your t-shirts and lay them out on a clean surface (table, bed, etc…)
Step #2: Fold your shirts like me. This is probably the most annoying step, but using this unique folding method is the key to organization, so you might as well take the time now to fold them this way. Make sure every single t-shirt is folded in the following manner (don’t worry if the shirts are creased):
- Lay the t-shirt flat on the surface, with the collar-side down.
- Fold the right sleeve and side of the shirt inwards, creasing at the collar’s edge.
- Fold the sleeve again, this time outwards, so that it layers over the previous fold. Make sure the sleeve’s end does not stick out past the side of the shirt.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the left sleeve, creating a long, rectangular-shaped shirt. Note that the folded sleeves do not need to match up completely on the sides; just as long as the shirt looks crisp, you should be fine.
- Lift the bottom end of the shirt and fold it so that it touches the top, creating a square, condensed and neatly-folded t-shirt; flipping the shirt over will look like part 5 in the picture below.
- Fold the shirt in half once more. You’re left with the finished product-- a compact and crisply-folded t-shirt, featuring the shirt’s collar on one side (6a), and the front-center of the shirt displayed on the other (6b).
** Note that perhaps folding all of the T-shirts after they come out of the laundry (and you have to fold them anyway) would be the best solution if you think you might get lazy to fold every single one.
Step #3: Put the shirts back in the drawer. Once all of the t-shirts have been folded, begin placing them back in the drawer vertically, as if alphabetizing manilla envelopes in a filing cabinet. Insert the shirts parallel to the sides of the drawer, so that the folded side is facing upwards and the collar side is downwards. In order to prevent shirts from falling over and getting crumpled (especially in the earlier stages, while the drawer is still mostly empty), neatly hold shirts in place as you add more to the drawer.
Pro tip: feel free to satisfy your OCD needs by color-coordinating the shirts in the drawer. This obviously depends on the colors of your clothing, but just work with what you’ve got, even if you only have white, gray and black shirts. I guarantee that a pleasant and well-planned arrangement will really yield the best results.
I must say, this organization technique really comes in handy! A quick reorganization enabled me to maximize the space of a drawer. (My husband’s drawer fits 31 shirts with plenty of room to spare, while my drawer easily holds over 40.) Although results will vary depending on the size of your drawers, this method lets you see EVERY SINGLE SHIRT you own, and makes them all EASILY accessible. If you have a difficult time with organization, then I’m sure that giving this a try will drastically improve your closet. Not only does this technique allow you to neatly fold your shirts and prevent creasing, but seeing all of your shirts simultaneously will drastically speed up your process of getting ready and putting your outfit together- and also help you realize which ones you don’t wear anymore and should be added to your donation bag.
That’s it, guys. I hope you found this post helpful and that you’ll give it a try. By the way, if you know someone whose dresser might look like a tornado had gone through it, take initiative and show them this method, offer to help them organize it using this technique, or if you really love them- do it for them yourself ☺. Feel free to post before and after pictures in the comment section so I can see the results you were able to achieve. I’d love to see them!
XOXO,
Grace
