Joggers can take up a fair amount of space in your closet, drawer, or suitcase, so to make life easier we have instructions on how to complete 4 different folds for your joggers.
Each fold or roll is different and comes with its own set of pros and cons.
Flat folding joggers is the best if you want to keep a neat wardrobe and avoid the creation of wrinkles and creases.
The file fold is a very nice fold that will keep your drawers very tidy and organized.
The block roll and the army roll are both great ways to pack your joggers in your suitcase if you are looking to save space.
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How To Fold Joggers
Total Time: 3 min
Cost: $0
There are several different ways to fold joggers, and you may choose one of these methods depending on your particular situation and requirements. If you are storing your joggers in a drawer then you would likely prefer to flat fold them, as this will leave less wrinkles and creases. If you are packing a suitcase for a vacation then you may want to army roll your joggers so that they take up less space.
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To flat fold joggers all you need is a flat space. This can be an ironing board, bed, sofa, or even the floor! Follow the simple instructions below to learn how to flat fold your joggers.
1. Fold the joggers sideways
Fold your joggers in half across the body, placing one leg on top of the other with the back pockets/back side facing outwards.
2. Fold the joggers in half
Fold the loggers in half from north to south, bringing the bottom hem to just below the waist and forming a long rectangle.
3. Fold into thirds
Fold the pants upwards again, this time into thirds.
File Fold
Total Time: 3 min
Cost: $0
File folding is a compact and tidy way to store joggers and can be used in a number of different situations. Learn how to file fold joggers by following the steps below.
1. Lay the joggers flat
Lay your joggers on a flat surface.
2. Fold them in half
Pinch the waist of your joggers and fold them in half. They should be folded in half north to south, the long way.
3. Fold the bottom hem
Fold the bottom hem of your joggers upwards, until it is 2/3 of the way up the pants.
4. Grab the waist & ankles
Grab the end of the fold that has both the waist and the ankles, and fold it inwards 2/3 of the way.
5. Finish the roll
To complete, roll the joggers from one end to the other as compactly as possible.
Block Roll
Total Time: 3 min
Cost: $0
The block roll is a great option for those of you that are looking to save some space in your suitcase while traveling. Read below to learn how to block roll joggers.
1. Lay the joggers flat
Lay your joggers evenly on a flat surface.
2. Fold joggers in half
Fold your joggers in half from the waist. The backside should now be facing upwards/outwards, and the front side is hidden inwards.
3. Fold pant leg 90°
Take one pant leg, and fold it in a 90° angle outwards at the knee.
4. Start rolling the waist
Grab the joggers at the waistline, and begin to roll downwards by the elastic waist.
5. Pull on loose pant leg
Once the bottom is reached you will find that one pant leg is hanging loose. Use this pant leg to pull over top of the roll, so that the rest of the joggers are encapsulated inside.
6. Finish the block roll
The pant leg should now be inside out, and the rest of the joggers should be contained inside, similar to how you might roll a sleeping bag.
Army Roll
Total Time: 3 min
Cost: $0
The Army Roll is also a very effective way to save space in your luggage if you are looking to pack away your joggers.
1. Turn waist inside out
Turn the waist of your joggers inside out, exposing about 8cm/2.5in of the inside fabric.
2. Overlap jogger legs
From the bottom of the pants, overlap the two inner seams of the pant legs, so that the inside of the jogger legs are overlapping each other.
3. Fold the outside edges
Fold the outside edges of the pant legs inwards. Your joggers should look long and skinny now.
4. Roll your joggers
Tightly roll your joggers from the bottom upwards.
5. Tuck & wrap the joggers
Once the joggers are fully rolled, tuck and wrap the joggers into the fold you created in step 1.
If washing your joggers you lose the drawstring in the wash cycle, then follow our article to easily replace it: how to put string back in joggers.
How to fold joggers: quick tips
- If you have free space in your closet, then you should hang your joggers instead.
- If your joggers get wrinkled when you go to wear them, a quick hit of steam from your shower should fix that.
FAQ
To fold a jogger bottom first fold the bottom cuff up by 6cm/2in. Next take the new bottom, and once again fold it up by 3cm/1in. Make sure the edges line up and press out the wrinkles.
The best way to fold joggers for drawers is by using the flat fold. The flat fold is simple to execute, and leaves your joggers neat and tidy. Using the flat fold is the best way to keep your joggers from wrinkling while in storage.
You can organize joggers by folding them neatly in a drawer, or hanging them evenly in the closet. You may also organize your joggers by color if you want to be super organized.
