https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:34:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference/page/2#post-2002455 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:34:35 +0000 karen13 2002455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I feel a DIY coming on! I actually don’t fold that much - I prefer hanging so I can see what I have. I do love the look of neatly folded, filed drawers and used to do this for DD’s drawers. But it would only last until the first time she got dressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference/page/2#post-2002448 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:17:58 +0000 Angie 2002448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUS.&nbsp;</p> <p>I need a smaller finished folded product though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference/page/2#post-2002418 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:32:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2002418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it depends how I'm folding. If I hold a shirt in my hands, turn roughly the outer thirds to the back and fold it over nearly all in one motion, it's faster than I can do the Flip-fold. But if I lay it down, smooth it out, and make sure not to add any wrinkles while I fold it to a precise size, then I'm slower than with a Flip-fold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2002398 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:05:13 +0000 Janet 2002398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin, I don’t think it takes any longer to fold with this than any other way I’ve folded. In fact, it seems to kind of make it go faster, but that may be my imagination. </p> <p>I only do Kondo method folding on certain things because we have shelves in our closet, and not many drawers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2002374 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:32:42 +0000 RobinF 2002374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny to see Gap mentioned, I was going to say that I saw one of those in use at a Gap once. I'm sure it would help me fold better but not sure I have the patience to use it. Does it take longer than just folding the Kondo way?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2002288 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:27:14 +0000 elpgal 2002288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like hanging and cinnamon bun folding like Vix. But would love to get one for my kid! Thanks for the tip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2002234 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:59:42 +0000 Style Fan 2002234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love folding.&nbsp; I need one of these in my life.&nbsp; Thanks for the recommendation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2002137 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:17:20 +0000 Scarlet 2002137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your answer, Janet, I will give it a try.</p> <p><b>Kathie</b>, good luck! Nothing like a kid learning to do their own laundry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2002072 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:01:08 +0000 Kathie 2002072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to FashionIntern, April, and Scarlet, for pointing out that this can help the younger set with folding. Something for me to consider.</p> <p>And Janet, i’m another weirdo who enjoys laundry, folding, even ironing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2002006 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:54:22 +0000 Janet 2002006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do an extra fold at the end for items I’m “filing” in drawers like pajamas and layering tees. But other stuff is stacked on shelves in our closets, and this method creates really great uniform stacks. I find that so satisfying! </p> <p>Glad I’m not alone. </p> <p>Suz and Shiny, they come in different sizes so if you want to fold children’s clothes or small items, there is a size specifically for that. But I just got the standard one. It folds up flat to store, but it takes up some space even so. I want to figure out a way to hang it on the wall in the laundry room to keep it out of the way but handy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2002004 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:47:25 +0000 Scarlet 2002004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha, yes I have one of those. I discovered it in the Container Store, and was like, yay! Standardized folding. However, I stopped using it for my own things because I started using Kondo‘s method to fold knitwear and pants to make them stand up in a drawer. Have you found a way to make it compatible with that? I still like it though because my young son enjoys using it to fold laundry, which he otherwise would not do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001994 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:12:25 +0000 April 2001994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love mine, Janet!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I am not a talented folder, and I find it so satisfying to make every item into a same-size package.</p> <p>Not weird at all that you find it fun to use.&nbsp; One of my nephews so enjoyed folding things using the Flip Fold at my house that his mom bought him his own for Christmas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001991 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:00:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2001991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny and Suz, watch the video &amp; all shall be revealed... </p> <p>kkards, I'm great at the theory of folding. The practice side of things is where I'm weak, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001990 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:59:30 +0000 gryffin 2001990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Janet, I ordered one!&nbsp; Can't wait to try it out.&nbsp; Thanks for the recommendation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001986 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:50:36 +0000 kkards 2001986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>as a vetern of the Gap when they were just starting that folding thing, i have a PhD in folding and can generally get nice uniform folds with or without the board! yes i'm bragging.....it was the best skill i got out of that job </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001946 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 06:16:19 +0000 Kate 2001946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought one for my super folder DH, who also likes to iron. He loves it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001903 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:53:35 +0000 Suz 2001903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you only need one? Or do you need one for each garment?&nbsp;</p> <p>It's kind of cool.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001901 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:41:44 +0000 shiny 2001901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does this fold to stack flat or to stand up vertically?</p> <p>I personally like the Konmari vertical folding method. It's not that difficult to master and I love how the clothes in my drawers are so much more easier to select and pull out without the whole stack getting messed up. </p> <p>Total game changer for me! I "converted" about two years ago and my clothes are still standing at attention in their drawers...&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001894 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:09:00 +0000 Greyscale 2001894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to have one! I remember in middle school I noticed how they folded t-shirts neatly at the Gap with a little plastic board. I'm a little obsessive about folding my laundry neatly but it's hard to do it without a&nbsp; nice flat surface to work on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001892 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:05:08 +0000 Jaime 2001892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I have one! From a thrift store . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001817 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:09:19 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2001817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got one for my son when he was a pre-teen and still wanted to do housework. He loved it and folded lots of laundry, helped us pack for trips, etc with it. I used it to pack for our move, because completely uniform stacks were easier to pack into suitcases and even worked better with the vacuum bags. Ours is green, a smaller size (because his clothes were smaller then). It still works for our clothes, if we do one last flip to fold over the "extra" bits that hang off the sides. </p> <p>I got ours at the Container Store. Idk what the price difference is. Sterling, there is an instructional video here <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/laundry/drying-racks-accessories/aqua-flipfold-laundry-folder/12d?productId=11005569">https://www.containerstore.com.....lder/12d?p</a></p> </p> <p>Another nerdy little folding thing I like is the Eagle Creek travel folder, which comes with a folding card with instructions. Not because I'm a fastidiously neat person; because I'm the opposite, but might still need to look put-together where I'm going. It helps pack things tighter too. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/eagle-creek-blue-pack-it-folders/d?productId=10037131&amp;q=eagle%20creek">https://www.containerstore.com.....;q=eagle%2</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001807 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:25:47 +0000 AviaMariah 2001807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen that before and I'd probably like using it.&nbsp; Actually, it might be a good way to get my little girls to start folding their clothes.&nbsp; Hmmm.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001806 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:25:12 +0000 Anonymous 2001806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I noticed the product description says that it will enable you to fold your clothes like Sheldon on Big Bang Theory, so of course I instantly ordered one (in black--so chic!). &nbsp;I'm excited to try this baby out!</p> <p>Thanks for sharing your find, Janet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001804 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:18:58 +0000 Vix 2001804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Janet/And Yes,Weirdo -- man, if you ever come West for vacation and want to relax by doing laundry, call me haha.</p> <p>Interesting gadget, will show to my super-folder.</p> <p>Unlike Rachy, my months of doing literally nothing but pricing and refolding Tshirts did not stick with me. I'm a hanger and cinnamon-bun-roller. ;)</p> <p></p> <p>Impressed by your spouse's commitment to the Kondo cause; I'm the more ruthless one here but as you know any progress counts.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001801 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:16:15 +0000 Janet 2001801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a brief instruction sheet that comes with the board. It's simple, but the instructions are helpful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001794 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:04:00 +0000 Anonymous 2001794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet -- How do you center the shirt? &nbsp;Are there guides? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001790 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:59:02 +0000 rachylou 2001790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was a shop girl, we used boards to fold shirts. Totally works. After having folded hundreds of shirts tho, I feel I can do it now without the board, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001775 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:25:49 +0000 Kim M 2001775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, I haven't tried one, but I've looked at them after seeing Sheldon use one on The Big Bang Theory :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001764 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:07:16 +0000 Katerina 2001764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! I have not watched Kondo yet. Not sure how to use this either, but I am intrigued. Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-laundry-tool-that-makes-a-difference#post-2001762 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:03:12 +0000 Anonymous 2001762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A tool? &nbsp;I love tools! &nbsp;I have seen these before. &nbsp;Heard good things about them. &nbsp;Will check it out. &nbsp; </p>