The GREAT things about this method are that not only can you fit tons of your t-shirts into your drawers, you can easily see each and every one AT ONCE, so you end up wearing them all instead of just the few thrown on top, and when you're looking for a particular shirt you don't have to shuffle through piles of haphazardly-stacked clothes and turn your dresser into a crime-scene-look-alike when getting dressed for the day. ;)
I actually ran across this idea on Pinterest a few months ago, which inspired me to do it for myself, but I couldn't find the original post to link to. So, to some brilliant person out there, thanks very much!!
Here's how it works....
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I actually wear a size large or long medium t-shirts, but if your shirts are shorter you might find you only need to fold them in half, then fold in thirds.
THEN- STORE IN THE DRAWER STANDING UP, LIKE THIS.
TA-DAAAAA!
Um yes. How easy was that? And now you can see each item of clothing at a glance. Perfecto! If you want to go all OCD and organize them by hue like I did, feel free. ;)
It even works for your other clothes like pajamas, casual pants, shorts, capris, and jeans. You just have to figure out what size to fold them so that they fit in your drawers upright. If you have nice deep drawers like my dresser, this will be easier. :D
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This is a great idea. Only, it makes me feel like a total slob with my drawers. :P And I usually just hang my tees up in the closet. :P This makes me want to go organize them by color and all though, haha!
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LOL! Making you feel like a slob was not the object of the post, Leah! ;) Mine were awful before I found this method! I actually hang some of my nicer tees in the closet... I have a few with fabric rosettes that I don't want to get flattened. Usually, though, if I fold them smoothly enough, my regular tees don't get wrinkled. :D And organizing clothes by color is so much fun! :D
DeleteThis is actually how I fold all of my shirts because it doesn't stretch out the neck! That's a HUGE pet peeve of mine! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a great way to fold shirts! :) I've never used a different way, so I didn't know that the necks get stretched out, that would be annoying! :P
DeleteI love this idea, I've used it for about two weeks! I don't know where I'd seen it but who ever came up with this is awesome! Thanks for posting this for people who don't know about. -Abby
ReplyDeleteWow, how neat, Abby! Yeah... I figured that even if some people had already seen this, there might be some readers who hadn't found out about it yet... and in my opinion, EVERYBODY needs to know about this organization method! :D
DeleteT-shirt hoarder here - thanks for this! Now to find the time to do a dresser makeover!
ReplyDeleteAha! Welcome to the club! ;) You're very welcome! It only took me about 20 minutes to re-do mine, and the neatness has stayed for months... :D I'd say it's worth it! :D
DeleteGreat idea. I hang mine up, I hate wrinkles :) Thanks so much for sharing at The Gathering Spot. Have a wonderful week :)
ReplyDeleteHanging up t-shirts works great, unless you've got too many. *raises hand* :D Thanks for having us at your link-up and for stopping by! :D
DeleteFantastic idea!!! Most of my closet is full of scrubs. Now I need to go get more shirts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist
Thanks Mary! Haha - this organizing method is so much fun, it is almost enough temptation to go get more t-shirts to organize! Almost. ;)
Deleteamazing!!! great tip! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up to the Tasteful Tuesday party @Nap-TimeCreations.com. Make sure to follow my blog via bloglovin, GFC or facebook so you don't miss out on my features posts... it could be YOU :o)
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Thanks Emily! Well, we'd love to be featured, that would be an honor. ;) We'll make sure we're following you! :D
DeleteLove it! I used to work in retail and this is what we did at the store; however, my own drawers are another story! :)
ReplyDeleteReally? That's fascinating! Did you keep them stored in the back like this? I can't imagine shirts being on display inside a dresser... :D
Deletealways looking for organizing tips .. this is perfect!! (especially for my little ones drawers!) thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteTotally! This is a wonderful way to organize your children's clothes... especially a teen with lots of t-shirts. ;) Not that I'm a teen anymore, but it wasn't that long ago... :D
DeleteOh I wish my drawers looked like that! Great Idea! Thanks for sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!
ReplyDeleteHi Chandra! Believe me, it is easily possible that your drawers could be this neat, give it a go! :D Thanks for hosting the party!
DeleteSuch a great idea! I was scared I was going to have to get rid of some of my clothes! Thanks so much for sharing!
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LOL- Weeeeell, I'm not saying you should never get rid of any clothes. (That's called hoarding) but it's certainly nice to have room for the ones you DO want to keep! ;D Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteI have to try this with my daughter's shirts and shorts. They always get so messy in her drawers. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.
ReplyDeleteThis should be perfect for your daughter's clothes, Christie! :) Thanks for coming by and commenting, we love hearing from you! <3
DeleteThis is a genius idea -- a way of filing t shirts. thanks so much for sharing on busy Monday!
ReplyDeleteA Pinch of Joy/
LOL! You're absolutely correct! It's like "filing" them. :D Glad you liked the idea!
DeleteHi Gloria and Julia! I love this idea! So much so, that I wanted to let you know that I will be featuring you at tomorrow's All my Bloggy Friends. I can't wait to see what you link up this week! - Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie - Woohoo! Thank you so much, we love getting featured! We'll be linking up more fun things this week too. :D
DeleteWow! So neat and organized! I'd love for you to link up at my party! http://www.firsthomelovelife.com/2013/05/house-party-1-b-y-o-p.html
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the joy of neatly organized t-shirts and being able to find my favorite "Homeschooler!" one without having to dig through all of them... :D
DeleteThanks for the invite, Christine! Glad you came by and said hi!
I definitely need to do this for my boys! Thank you for sharing on Thursday's Treasures. I've featured this on Week 84.
ReplyDeleteYipee!! We love getting featured! Thanks, Debi! Oh yeah, this is the trick you need for boy's t-shirts. :D Let us know how it worked for you. :)
DeleteThank you so much Julia for the helpful post. Actually I never understand the folding techniques and that is why my wardrobe looks always so un-clean. Thanks again for the help.
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