How to fold a fitted sheet? Folding fitted sheets can be a challenge. It seems so simple, but anyone who has tried it knows that folding a fitted sheet can bring even the happiest homemaker to their knees in frustration. Take your freshly-laundered sheets from lumpy to lovely with this tutorial. Just click above the link to read for an super easy-to-follow way to fold a fitted sheet. Before you begin folding, make sure you have enough space and a flat surface like a bed or a table.