How to Fold a Pillowcase
Show your pillowcases the same care and tenderness they show you, and you'll both rest easy.
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You Will Need
- A pillowcase in need of folding
- A clean, flat surface
Steps
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Step 1
Arrange pillowcase
Arrange the pillowcase lengthwise in front of you on the flat surface with the closed end at the top and the open end at the bottom (nearest to you).
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Step 2
Fold left side
Fold the long left edge of the pillowcase just past the center of the pillowcase, lining up the top edges.
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Step 3
Fold right side
Fold the long right edge of the pillowcase to the left side, covering the left edge. You've created a long narrow rectangle one-third the width of the original.
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Step 4
Fold in half
Fold the long narrow rectangle in half from bottom to top, so the open end of the pillowcase is now at the top.
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Step 5
Fold in half again
Fold the resulting rectangle in half again, this time lifting at the center and sliding the bottom edge underneath, so the open end remains as the topmost layer. Put the pillowcase in your linen closet and wish it sweet dreams.
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