Learn ArtToilet-paper folds

Accordion pleat

A neat stack of even horizontal pleats on the hanging tail.

Foundation 1 min ~5 repsRoom attendant

Watch it folded — Toilet-paper folds

You'll learn to

  • Pleat the tail into 3–4 even folds, none twisted

You'll need

  • Toilet roll, on the holder — 1

Step-by-step checkpoints

Watch the masterclass above for the live motion — use these diagrams to check each stage as you fold.

Diagram key

Valley fold — fold toward you
Mountain fold — fold away
Free edge / boundary
Centre / symmetry line
Tuck this flap under
Move / fold in this direction
Focus here

1.Pull the leading sheet straight down.

CarefulWash hands first. Many luxury brands ban TP folding on hygiene grounds — follow your property's policy.

2.Accordion-fold the tail into even horizontal pleats.

Even pleats read as deliberate; uneven ones look crumpled.

3.Press the stack flat so it hangs square.

Standard3–4 equal pleats, square to the roll.

What 'done right' looks like

  • Pleats are equal and untwisted
  • Stack hangs square to the roll

Common mistakes → the fix

  • Pleats vary in size
    Use the perforations as a width guide.

Pro tips

  • Pinch one end and splay the other to upgrade a pleat into a fan.

Finishing & placement

Centred hanging tail.

Master next

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