217442 1581 Travel General Travel Travel Preparations & Packing true Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:03:02 -0700 /system/videos/1/69/84/25/258469.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, travel, prepare, preparations, packing, pack, suitcase, bag, bags, without, getting, get, wrinkled, wrinkle, wrinkles, wrinkle-free, neat, neatly How To Pack a Suitcase Without Getting Everything Wrinkled http://www.howcast.com/videos/217442-How-To-Pack-a-Suitcase-Without-Getting-Everything-Wrinkled http://www.howcast.com/videos/217442-How-To-Pack-a-Suitcase-Without-Getting-Everything-Wrinkled/edit approved 120 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217442"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217442" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 michaelrsanchez http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/pack_a_suitcase_without_getting_everything_wrinkled_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 2565 false false false 83525 0 22 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/22.jpg Save dry cleaner bags Start saving your dry-cleaner bags in the weeks leading up to your trip.

]]> 83526 1 27 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/27.jpg Fasten everything Spread out the clothes you are planning to take and fasten every zipper, hook, and button.

]]> 83527 2 32 Tip Fabrics that don’t wrinkle easily include nylon, polyester, microfiber, spandex, acrylic, and acetate. They’re also drip-dry, so you can hand wash items during your trip.

]]> 83528 3 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/43.jpg Layer and fold Take your pants, fold each pair lengthwise; layer them on top of each other; and then fold the entire set over once.

]]> 83529 4 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/52.jpg Layer and roll Layer and roll your shirts by placing them on top of each other, carefully folding the arms across the middle, and then rolling.

]]> 83530 5 61 Tip For added protection, place tissue paper between each layer.

]]> 83531 6 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/65.jpg Place in bags Place each set of folded or rolled clothes into separate dry cleaning bags.

]]> 83532 7 72 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/72.jpg Begin packing Begin packing by placing the heaviest clothing on the bottom, with suits and jackets face down. Sweaters and light jackets go next, followed by lightweight items like shirts and blouses.

]]> 83533 8 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/83.jpg Tuck socks Tuck socks inside your shoes, put the shoes in plastic bags to prevent them from soiling your clothes, and place them along the sides of the suitcase.

]]> 83534 9 93 Tip Pack your pj’s last so you don’t get everything wrinkled digging for them when you reach your destination.

]]> 83535 10 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217442/98.jpg Evaluate When you’ve packed everything you’re taking, look at your suitcase. Wrinkling is caused by both under-packing and over-packing, so add or remove items until you have a snug, but not too cramped fit.

]]> 83536 11 111 Fact Thirty-four percent of women polled said they like to pack clothes that do double duty as workout duds and casual wear.

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