Folding a fitted baby bed sheet (or crib sheet) can be made easy by tucking corners into each other to create a neat, flat rectangle.
Based on one common method, you can fold a crib sheet effectively by first bringing corners together.
Simple Crib Sheet Folding Method
This method, as shown in the provided reference, involves organizing the corners of the fitted sheet to prepare it for folding.
Here’s a breakdown of the process:
- Initial Corner Pairing: Start with the sheet, perhaps laid flat or held up.
- Flip and Tuck: Take one corner (say, held in one hand) and flip it over the other corner held in your other hand. This begins the process of aligning the fitted edges.
- Right Side Out: After this initial maneuver, the sheet should be positioned so that the right side (the patterned or colored side you want visible) is facing out.
- Repeat the Process: Continue pairing the remaining corners.
- Aligning Seams: As you bring the other corners together, make sure to find the seams with your fingertips to help align the edges neatly. You are essentially tucking one corner into the pocket of another corner.
- Gather All Corners: The goal is to have all four corners of the fitted edge neatly stacked or nested together in one hand or area.
- Prepare for Standard Fold: Once the four corners are together and the fitted edge is aligned, the sheet can be laid flat and folded into a standard rectangle or square for storage, similar to a flat sheet or towel.
This technique simplifies folding the elasticated edge, which is often the trickiest part of folding a fitted sheet. By consolidating the corners, you create a more manageable shape to fold neatly.
