How to Fold a Towel
Not sure what to give the person who has everything? Martha says towels make the perfect gift because everybody uses them—and you can never have enough. Whether you're giving them away or straightening your linen closet, follow these directions for folding:
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- Use a flat surface to lay the towel out lengthwise.
- Fold the towel in thirds lengthwise. Make sure to keep the edges as even as possible.
- Fold the towel in half lengthwise.
- Fold the towel in half one last time.
Watch Martha's demonstration
Published 10/05/2010
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