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How to Roll ClothesThree Methods: T-shirts Pants Socks

Rolling clothes is a good way to fit more into your suitcase without wrinklinganything. So if you need ten pairs of some sort of clothing for a three dayvacation, or you just like to travel easily with a fairly wrinkle-free outcome, thishow-to is for you.

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Lay the t-shirts flat. Bring the ends of the sleeves together and fold the shirt inhalf down the back.

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Lay each t-shirt on one side. Place the arms onto the body of the folded shirt,keeping them together, and then roll down from the collar.

1 Bring the legs of the pants together. Fold down the middle seam at the hips(with the back pockets together and the front facing out).

2 Bring the ends of the legs up. Fold the pants so that the ends of the legs and thetop of the pants are even.

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Roll the pants, starting at the open end and smoothing as you go.

Method 1 of 3: T-shirts

Method 2 of 3: Pants

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1 If you want to fold your socks, place one beneath another, with the top oneabout two inches (5cm) below the bottom one. It is more efficient to fold all ofyour socks together, so align the rest of them in the same way, with each about twoinches (5cm) shifted down from the one below it.

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Roll from the first sock on the bottom, with the first roll coming right to thetop of the second sock.

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After you roll your clothes, be sure to place them in the suitcase withthe opening in the roll against the bottom; otherwise, they will comeunrolled and get wrinkled. Placing them against each other puts slightpressure on the bundle and has the same effect.Try using a simple rubber band to hold the rolls in place. Just makesure the rubber band is not too tight or it may wrinkle the fabric.Lay dress pants on a flat surface so that creases meet. With evenpressure (not too tight, not too loose) roll pants starting from waist tohem. This will prevent creases from appearing at the knees.

Be aware that rolling clothes can result in tearing of any delicate fabricsif the suitcase is over-packed.Rolling clothes conserves space, but don't stuff more articles into thesuitcase than can actually fit. If you do this, the rolls will get squishedand your clothes will likely get creased after all.

Method 3 of 3: Socks

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