Shirts are easier to file together when their folded width is consistent. A piece of cardboard can act as a temporary guide while you learn the size.
Find a comfortable width
Measure the usable width of a drawer row and allow a little space at each side. Cut a clean cardboard rectangle to that width. Round the corners so they do not catch delicate fabric.
Fold around the guide
Lay a shirt face down, place the guide in the middle, and fold each side inward. Remove the cardboard before the final fold. Test whether the finished shirt fits without pressing the drawer walls.
Adapt for different garments
Use the guide as a reference rather than a rigid rule. Thick sweatshirts may need a wider row or a shelf. Avoid folding decoration sharply against itself when the garment care instructions suggest special handling.
What would you change to make a reusable folding width for shirts work in your home?
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