How to Maximize Drawer Space

My kids went back to school today.  It was a great summer, and even though it was two weeks longer than usual for my kids, it still seemed to fly by.  For the past week or so I have been going room by room and getting it organized for back to school.  This is the time of year my kids dread for multiple reasons, including having to try on all of their clothes so that I can figure out exactly what still fits them and what they may need.

Here is the before shot of one of my daughter's drawers.  The problem with this system is that I have the clothing folded and piled neatly, until my daughter wants to wear something that isn't on top.  Then the neatly, folded piles turn into this disaster. 

I can't just blame the children.  Here is a before shot of my husband's drawer.  What a mess!

Here is another one of my husband's drawers.  At least the piles look neat, but it's a constant battle to keep neat, plus he tends to just wear what's on top.  

So I decided to revamp everyone's drawers.

I took those same t-shirts and modified the folding and voila...instant space and easy access to all of the clothing.  So, first things first...how to fold the t-shirts:

1.  Lay the t-shirt out

2. Flip over and fold in both arms

3. Fold in half 

4.  Fold in half again

It will almost double your drawer capacity.

Plus with better visibility, you will wear more of your clothing.  

I know with me I tend to wear what I see.
I'm excited to see how this new system holds up.
So far, so good.

How about you?

How organized are your drawers?

-Judy