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Fold and File T-Shirts Upright: Six Practical Steps

When stacked T-shirts hide the ones underneath, a consistent drawer-height fold can make them easier to find. Use the shirts and drawer you already own; this update checks Good Housekeeping's October 2026 advice against KonMari's official folding steps.

4 min read2026-10-23

Official KonMari demonstration of folding T-shirts upright.

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Clean, dry T-shirts
Drawer or shelf
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How to

1. Check the usable depth and height of the drawer; aim for a folded shirt that stands upright while the drawer still closes.
2. Lay a fully dry T-shirt flat and smooth creases gently with your hands before folding the sides toward the center.
3. Bring one side and sleeve inward, then fold the other side to match, creating a long rectangle with consistent width.
4. Fold the long rectangle from top to bottom; fold once more in halves or thirds as drawer height allows. Reduce folds for bulky fabric.
5. Test whether the shirt stands on its own, then file shirts in rows. Organizing by color or intended use can make finding one easier.
6. Remove one shirt to test access. If adjacent shirts fall or jam, reduce the number stored and leave a little space between rows.

One more tip

Fold only fully dry shirts. Follow the official demonstration but adapt the final fold to the drawer's height and your fabric's thickness. Leave space to remove one shirt easily.

Sources and media

KonMari — Official Folding Guide
Official KonMari Channel — T-shirt Folding Video
Good Housekeeping — Fold Clothing Guide

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