How to Fold Fabric Like a Pro

Curious about how to organize your different cuts of fabric? Start by folding them correctly so you can easily stack them without the raw edges showing. Learn how to fold fabric like a pro with Mx Domestic‘s step-by-step tutorial.

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In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to fold fat eights, fat quarters, half yards, yards, and wonky-shaped fabric. Yes, even oddly shaped fabric can still look neat when folded. By folding the fabrics in these ways, you can easily see the colors and prints and save storage space–a real plus if you sew a lot. Watch the video below for the full instructions.

The Right Way to Fold a Fabric

1 – Fat eight

Fold it in half lengthwise, then fold it in half.

If you want to make a stack of it, fold the short sides toward the middle, then fold it in half twice. To make it really small, instead of folding it in half twice, just fold it in half once and then fold it in thirds.

2 – Fat quarter

Fold the sides toward the center, then fold it in half. Fold it in half again crosswise.

For the bundle, fold the sides toward the center, then fold it in half. Fold the sides toward the center, then fold it in half again.

3 – Half yard

Fold it in half crosswise, then fold the sides toward the center to hide raw edges. Fold it in half lengthwise, then fold in half crosswise. If making a bundle, after folding it in half lengthwise, fold the ends toward the middle, then fold it again in half.

4 – Yard cut

Fold it in half, selvage to selvage. Next, fold it in half crosswise, the same size as a fat quarter. Fold the sides toward the center, fold it in half lengthwise, then fold in half crosswise.

5 – Wonky size

Use a ruler as a guide to make it the same size as the others. You can fold it in different ways, just make sure to hide the raw edges. Watch the video below on how he folded a big triangular fabric.

How to Fold Fabric Like a Pro