How to Fold a Fitted Sheet Perfectly Every Time

There's an art to folding. We should know - we have a friend who used to work at the Gap and he can fold a t-shirt to within an inch of its life. Folding a fitted sheet might stump even him though, so luckily we've found a few guides to help any linen oragami expert upskill.

Target
"Making the bed is so much more pleasurable when your sheets have been folded properly," promises this how-to from Target, "and not only do they take up a lot less space, they look great in your linen cupboard too!" The steps here are broken down and easy to follow (4/5)

Martha Stewart Living
The first lady has a no frills approach, and apparently it's foolproof but we found it hard to follow... (2/5)

Flickr
With an image every step this guide to folding a (yellow) fitted sheet is simple & fun - and there's even a sleepy kitty on the bed too! (5/5)

Spring Bedclothes from Marimekko

Spring has sprung and it's time to take off your heavy winter bed linen and switch to something a bit fresher.
Marimikko's 2006 collection is like a visit to the botanical gardens with lots of plant prints and fresh colours.

Made from 100% cotton, these are the duvet covers and pillow-cases to bring your bedroom into summer '06. You can order duvets and pillows to be made from any one of Marimekko's range of funky fabrics.

Check them out at marimekko.co.uk

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