How to Fold a Sweater

To reduce wrinkles and minimize bulk, follow these simple steps.

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Lay the sweater facedown, then fold each arm straight across.

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Fold over one side to the middle.

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Fold over the other side, so that the sleeve edges meet in the center.

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Fold up once or twice, depending on the length and bulk of the sweater and the depth of your storage space. Flip over.

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