How To Fold A Blanket Into A Pillow? How many times have we left throws and blankets lying around the house that we don’t know where to put so that we always have them within reach?
Especially in the evening and during the cool seasons, for moments of relaxation, these objects represent very useful complements present in all homes.
But once you’ve used them, they just sit there making a mess, usually on beds and sofas.
And yet, if a room is clean and tidy, the blanket left there immediately creates an idea of disorder and chaos.
There is a method to fold blankets, making them small, compact, and cushion-like, laying on beds and sofas to make the environment more stylish and tidy.
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Let’s go.
How To Fold Blanket Into Pillow?
Fold the blanket several times, until you have a long, narrow strip.
Start folding the strip on both sides, but only do it once on one side and several times on the other.
When you get to the other side you’ve folded many times, fold one last time, tucking everything under the top flap of the side you’ve folded just once.
This flap will act as a “cover” and you will end up with a square of soft piles to put on your beds, sofas, or armchairs, with the other cushions.
Alternatively, as is done in the video with the second blanket, you can roll instead of fold. In this case, more than a square cushion, you will get a cylindrical shape, as beautiful and precise.
This idea can become even more useful and perfect for the home if you get blankets to match the cushions and others, having the possibility of matching everything.
How Do You Fold A Blanket To Look Nice? 3 Ways To Fold A Blanket
Do you want to fold blankets to store them or display them as decoration? Nothing easier!
If you want to store your blankets, fold them in half several times so that they take up as little space as possible. If you want to place a blanket as a decoration, get creative!
Whatever technique you choose, once you master it, you will be folding your blankets in no time!
1. Fold A Blanket To Store It
Unfold the blanket completely and place it on a flat surface. To make the operation as simple as possible, it is best to open the cover completely and lay it flat.
Grab it by the short edges and spread it on the ground.
This way, you can easily reach each of the 4 corners to fold it.
Fold it in half. Grasp the blanket by its corners and bring them to the opposite edge to make the first fold.
If it is rectangular, fold it in half lengthwise.
Smooth out small, unwanted creases by hand. As you fold the piece, run your hands over its surface, from the center outwards, so that the fabric is perfectly smooth.
To obtain a neat result, make sure that the fabric is not wrinkled.
Fold the blanket in half crosswise. Grab the shorter side and bring it to the opposite edge to form a second fold.
Smooth out small creases after folding the blanket a second time.
Store it as is or fold it again. If you want your blanket folded smaller for storage, continue folding it in half until you are happy with the result.
Keep in mind that if you fold the piece in half too many times, it will be bulky and will not stay folded.
2. Arrange A Blanket Or Throw
Fold it in thirds. To fold a blanket nicely and arrange it as a decoration, fold it in thirds. Bring one edge to the center, then fold the opposite side over it. You can then place it flat on your bed or sofa.
You could also grab it by its 4 corners and shake it so that the textile is flat.
Fold it in half to reveal a larger surface area. Simply grab the throw by its corners on one side and bring it to the opposite edge. If you are folding a rectangular piece, fold it in half lengthwise.
You can place the folded bed throw on the back of your sofa or across the bottom of your bed.
Place it on your sofa, an armchair, or a bed. Once your blanket is folded in half or thirds, grab it by the edges, being careful not to unfold it.
Place it carefully on the furniture of your choice. You can place the object wherever you want, whether on the back of your sofa or at the bottom of your bed.
For example, you can place the folded blanket at the base of your bed, to add a touch of color or fold it over the corner of your sofa.
You can also drape it over the back of a chair.
Run your hands over the fabric to smooth it. Once you have the blanket where you want it, smooth its surface with your hands. If it is wrinkled, the effect will not be as elegant.
Throws bring a warm effect to any room!
3. Roll Up The Blanket
Place it flat on the ground. Grasp 2 corners of the coin and shake it open. Then place the blanket on the ground, flat.
You can then easily fold it, without creasing it.
Tuck in about 30 cm of blanket. Grasp the blanket about 12 inches from a short edge and lift the fabric. Then tuck this edge under the blanket, starting from where you grabbed it.
This will form the pocket in which to store it once you have rolled it up.
Fold it into three equal sections. Once you have formed the pocket, divide the piece into three equal parts. Bring one side to the center and fold the other side over it.
It will thus be folded into three equal sections and you can easily roll it neatly.
Fold about 30 cm of the blanket over the rest. To roll the edge neatly, flip about 30 cm along the edge closest to you, over the rest of the piece.
The measurement will not have to be precise. This fold will just help you roll it neatly and nicely.
Roll it up firmly starting from the edge you just folded down. Once you have formed the fold, grab the edge and fold the end over the rest.
Then roll it up as tightly as possible. Guide the textile well between your hands, to roll it cleanly. Continue in this way to the opposite edge.
If you have trouble keeping it rolled up tightly, unroll it completely and start again. To fit the blanket neatly into the pocket, it must be rolled up tightly.
Hold it with your hands. Once you’ve finished rolling it, don’t let go! Keep your hands on the blanket at all times, so that it doesn’t unravel!
You could also place one knee on the piece, to help you with the maneuver.
If you have a friend next to you, ask them to hold the blanket.
Fold the pocket over the rest of the blanket. Grab one corner of the previously formed pocket and fold it over the rest. With a little force, the rolled-up blanket will slide easily into the pocket.
Perform this step carefully, so that the piece does not unravel!
Your cover is now compact and firmly held in place! You can either store it or put it in your luggage to go on a trip.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to fold a blanket into a pillow, keep in mind that you can always ask a friend to help you fold your blanket. It can fold one side while you fold the other, for example.
If you can’t fold the blanket correctly the first time, don’t worry! Simply lay it flat and start again. Folding a blanket neatly takes practice. I have an extended article stating: Weighted Blanket: The Essential Bedding Accessory For A Leading Sleep?