Laying the coat out on a flat surface like a bed or the floor will make it easier to fold. If your coat has a detachable hood, you can take it off and stuff it into a pocket of the coat. If you’re planning on storing your coat away for an extended period of time, consider running it through the washer and dryer before folding it to keep dirt and moisture from building up while it is packed away.
Alternatively you can fold the sleeves to the back of the jacket. Use whichever method is easiest for you to make the coat into a tidy rectangle to roll up.
Keep holding the rolled-up coat tightly in place so you can finish packing it up. [3] X Research source
Even if your coat has a hood, consider using rubber bands to keep everything in place when you store it. If you don’t have rubber bands handy you could also use string to tie it up or pack your coat into a plastic Ziploc bag.
You can start with the coat face up and then gently flip it over to make sure that everything is laying flat with no creases or folds.
When you fold the right shoulder back, try to make sure the entire inside-out panel of the coat lays flat. When you tuck the left shoulder under the right shoulder, keep an eye on the collar to make sure it is not creasing.
Avoid packing your coat on the bottom of your suitcase or storage box and don’t put any heavy items such as shoes on top of it. You should store sports coats or blazers like this only for short amounts of time and hang them whenever possible.
You could also lay the coat facedown on a flat surface if this is easier for you.
Pinch the shoulders and sleeves where they overlap at the top or tuck them under your chin to hold them in place while you finish folding the coat.
Once you master this method it’s one of the quickest and easiest ways to fold a sports jacket or blazer, ideal if you’re packing in a rush! Remember that you should not keep the coat folded up like this for extended periods of time because it can retain creases in the multiple horizontal and vertical folds that you made.
