{OrganizedHome} Day 14: Sock Drawer 101 (a.k.a.How to Fold your Scivvies)

Here are some tips to keep a tidy sock drawer:

• Use the one layer rule: Whenever possible, arrange the drawer contents only one layer deep.  When you open the drawer, you should be able to see and access any item in the drawer without fist moving something else.  When things are buried we rummage and clothes become unfolded and untidy.
• Fold socks instead of balling them up...it puts less strain on the elastic and looks tidier.
• Roll stockings and put them in a smooth sided organizer that won't snag them and cause them to tear. (I used clear plastic condiment trays from the dollar store)

Here are some photo tutorials on how to fold  various items that may be in your (or your husbands)  sock/undies drawer.

Folding Boxers

1. Lay out flat   2&3: Fold into thirds  4&5: Fold into thirds the other direction  6. Place in drawer standing up so your hubby can see them all and pick the ones he needs!

Folding Panties

1. Lay out flat   2&3: Fold into thirds  4. Fold bottom half up  5. Place in a drawer organizer standing up so you can pick the ones you want without messing them up.

Folding Sports Bras

1. lay it front side down  2. fold straps down  3&4. Fold into thirds.

Folding T-Shirts

1.Lay it front side down 2.  Fold over at one edge of the neck   3. Fold over at the other edge of the neck   4. Take any over hang and fold it back so that you have a rectangle the width of the collar  5. Fold bottom half up  6.Fold in half again  7. (not shown) The shirt will now easily stand up in a drawer, allowing you to line them up in space efficient rows while still being able to see and access all of them!

Folding Tank Tops

1. Fold straps and chest area up   2&3. Fold into thirds   4.Fold bottom half up.

Folding Fancy Lingerie

1.Fold in half, cups together  2. Fold bottom to be the same width as the cup  3. Gently roll the bottom up.  4. Place bottom portion in bra cup

[This is day 14 in a 31 day series about organizing. Click here to read more about it and see all the posts so far.  Also, I don't normally plaster my undies all over the Internet...this is a special occasion]

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