Folding a fitted bamboo sheet or any fitted sheets can be tricky due to its elastic corners, but with a bit of practice, it becomes easier. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Hold the Sheet
- Hold the sheet inside out by the two adjacent corners of one of the shorter sides.
- Place one hand in each of these corners.
Step 2: Fold in Half
- Bring your right hand to your left, folding the sheet in half, and tucking the right corner over the left corner.
- Adjust the sheet so that the seam runs along your hand and the corners are snugly nested together.
Step 3: Fold the Other Corners
- Reach down and pick up the corner that is hanging in front. Bring it up and tuck it into the two corners in your hand.
- Do the same with the final corner, bringing it up and tucking it into the other corners.
Step 4: Lay the Sheet Down
- Lay the sheet flat on a surface (like a bed or table), keeping the fitted corners together and the elastic edges facing up.
Step 5: Square Up the Sheet
- Straighten out the edges so the sheet forms a neat rectangle.
Step 6: Fold sheet into a Smaller Rectangle
- Fold the edges in so all the elastic is hidden and you have a clean rectangle.
- Fold the sheet in thirds lengthwise by bringing one side into the middle, then the other side over it.
- Fold in thirds or halves crosswise, depending on the size of the sheet and your storage space.
Here’s a visual guide to help:
- Corners together: Hold two corners inside out.
- Tuck corners: Nest all four corners together.
- Lay flat: Create a rectangle.
- Fold: Tidy up and fold into a smaller rectangle.
With these steps, your fitted sheet bamboo sheet should be neatly folded and ready to store.