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Roll Shirts for Packing

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Traveling with a lot of luggage can be stressful and even expensive. Unfortunately, that’s what happens when you don’t pack efficiently. Rolling your shirts—and all your clothes—is the best way to pack for a short or long journey. This space-saving way of packing makes room for everything else you need for your trip. And, you might even need fewer suitcases than you thought.
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Traveling with a lot of luggage can be stressful and even expensive. Packing efficiently can help you avoid such problems and better enjoy your trip. Rolling your shirts—and all your clothes—is one of the best ways to pack for a short or long journey. This space-saving way of packing makes room for everything else you need for your trip. And, you might even need fewer suitcases than you thought.
 
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#*As a last option, lay a towel on the floor to prepare your dress shirts for rolling.
 
#*As a last option, lay a towel on the floor to prepare your dress shirts for rolling.
 
#*If you have time, consider ironing your dress shirts first. Ironing before packing means you can wear your shirts right out of your suitcase when you arrive at your destination.
 
#*If you have time, consider ironing your dress shirts first. Ironing before packing means you can wear your shirts right out of your suitcase when you arrive at your destination.
#Fold the shirt in half lengthwise. Lift the left side of the shirt and sleeve and lay them directly on top of the right side and sleeve. When folded in half, the buttons should be peaking out along the left edge of the shirt. Run your hands over the shirt to smooth out any wrinkles.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkQreaDWJZQ&feature=youtu.be&t=13</ref>
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#Fold the shirt in half lengthwise. Then, lift the left side of the shirt and sleeve and lay them directly on top of the right side and sleeve. Looking down at the shirt, the sleeves are on top of one another, on the right side of the garment. When folded in half, the buttons should be peeking out along the left edge of the shirt. Run your hands over the shirt to smooth out any wrinkles.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkQreaDWJZQ&feature=youtu.be&t=13</ref>
#Lay the sleeves on the body of the shirt. Pick up the sleeves, which are extended to the right of the shirt body, and bring them left. Lay them on the shirt. The sleeves will lay slanted on the shirt body.  
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#Fold the sleeves onto the body of the shirt. Pick up both sleeves together, which are extended to the right of the garment. Then, bring them left and lay them on top of the body of the shirt.  
 
#Roll the shirt from bottom to top. Start at the bottom edge of the shirt. Turn the bottom edge up about , making a fold. Then, turn the fold upwards again and continue rolling the shirt toward the collar. Stop when you reach the collar. <ref>https://ift.tt/2CiJPrD>  
 
#Roll the shirt from bottom to top. Start at the bottom edge of the shirt. Turn the bottom edge up about , making a fold. Then, turn the fold upwards again and continue rolling the shirt toward the collar. Stop when you reach the collar. <ref>https://ift.tt/2CiJPrD>  
 
#*Leaving the collar free from the roll saves you from having to iron the shirt when you arrive at your destination.
 
#*Leaving the collar free from the roll saves you from having to iron the shirt when you arrive at your destination.


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