As an area you access every day (we’d hope, anyway), knowing how to organize an underwear drawer so it’s neat, tidy, and well-ordered should be high up on your list of priorities, particularly if you’re organizing a bedroom with functionality in mind.  

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Undergarments are notoriously tricky to store, but drawers really are the best place, so organizing a dresser is a good place to start. Whether you can dedicate an entire drawer or just part of one, the key to maintaining an orderly system is to combine effective storage ideas with simple organization methods that are easy to stick to. Even with the best will in the world, attempting to intricately fold undies every day is just setting yourself up to fail – I think we can all agree on that. 

With that in mind, we asked the experts and gathered some of the easiest ways to organize an underwear drawer, from clothes storage ideas to decluttering tips, to help you keep your undergarments orderly, organized and always close to hand.  

How to organize an underwear drawer

When organizing drawers of any kind, it’s a good idea to start by removing everything. This will give you a clear idea of the space you’re working with, so you can be sure you’re investing in suitable storage ideas that will maximize every inch. Take the opportunity to give the drawer a quick clean before you start putting things back in.

Declutter your current collection

Before you begin organizing an underwear drawer, a good clear-out is usually necessary, particularly if you haven’t done so in a while. One of the best decluttering tips when organizing clothes of any kind is to gather every item, including those in the laundry basket. It’s much easier to work out what you want to keep when everything is in one place.

Go through each item and discard anything that no longer fits, you never wear, or isn’t in the best condition – retain only the pieces you feel comfortable and confident in. Experts recommend leaving enough ‘everyday’ underwear to last you about two weeks; that’s plenty to keep you going whether you do laundry weekly, or bi-weekly. Bras can be worn more than once so you don’t need to keep as many – a few neutrals and at least one darker color should suffice. 

'You can buy all the clever storage and organizational products you could ever need but this won't help if you're holding onto too much stuff,' says Millie Hurst, Homes & Gardens' Section Editor. 'I'd recommend looking at your underwear drawer and pretending it doesn't belong to you. Do those bras look a little tired and sad? Get rid! Is this what you choose for yourself? You deserve comfortable, quality underwear that's in good condition.'

Donate what you don’t need

Most charities can’t sell holey socks, tatty tights, or worn-out underwear in their shops, but they may be able to sell them to recycling companies who can reuse them. Not all will so check in advance to avoid a wasted trip. 

Beyond that, there are other organizations that will take donations, providing the items are washed and in good condition; The Bra Recyclers, Free the Girls, and I Support the Girls, to name just a few. It may be simpler to throw them away, but honestly, the feel-good factor of supporting a good cause is well worth a little extra hassle… if you ask us!  

Sort underwear by type

Once you’re happy with what’s left, it’s time to sort. How you do this comes down to preference, as well as how much space you have to play with. On a broad level, bras, panties and socks/tights should always be stored separately, so start with that. Next, think about categories that make the most sense to you; ‘everyday’, ‘activewear’ ‘occasional’ for example. If you want to break it down even further, you could consider grouping by type (thongs, briefs, bralettes, etc) and color, too.  

Give everyday essentials prime position

Just like when organizing a closet, it makes sense to position your most-worn items near the front of your dresser drawers. Not only does this make it quicker and easier to locate what you need, but it also keeps things neater – less rummaging around to find what you need! 

‘Position your underwear drawer at the easiest height to open, as you'll likely be doing so daily. Gym wear or pajamas might only be weekly or bi-weekly in comparison, so it makes sense that they live in the lower drawers’, suggests professional organizer Katherine Blackler of Sort My Space.  

Divide your drawers

However hard you try to keep them neat, smaller items have a tendency to get jumbled up when left to their own devices. Compartmentalizing drawers using dividers will instantly bring order to socks, ties, underwear, and accessories, making them far quicker and easier to find. Opt for adjustable versions to ensure you’re making the best use of space. 

‘Using drawer dividers can also help with creating space limits. A space limit is when you dedicate a specific area for your things, and once that area fills up, it's time to purge and eliminate. Meaning you cannot add anything to that space until you get rid of some items. For example, if your "sports socks" row is full, it is probably time to do another purge’, says professional organizer Michelle Urban of The Organized House.

Enlist organizational helpers

Once you’ve divided up your drawer, think about how bedroom organizers could contribute to keeping everything in place. These will depend on what you’re trying to store – honeycomb-style organizers are ideal for keeping pairs of socks together, while cloth containers are useful if you want to keep your ‘delicates’ in good condition. Some designs even come with designated compartments for undies, socks, tights, bras, and so on. 

Fold and stack

While folding can make for a neat finish, it can be more hassle than it’s worth when it comes to smaller items. ‘Fold to a standard you can keep up – there’s no point folding socks in neat squares if you know you won’t bother to do it going forwards’, says professional organizer Vicky Silverthorn of You Need a Vicky. 

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Most undergarments can be folded easily (and neatly) enough into half or thirds. Aim for roughly the same size if you can. When it comes to bras, folding one cup into the other is a space-saver and helps them to retain their shape, too. 

When placing items back into the drawer, stack them vertically, rather than on top of each other, so you can see every item at a glance and you won’t knock over piles when you go to take something. 

Keep it simple with clear containers

Let’s face it, folding underwear isn’t for everyone. We understand. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the organization altogether. Limiting your categories and using bins and containers to keep them separate is a much easier organizational method, and one that suits many, particularly children – they’re far more likely to help out if you keep it simple! 

‘We’d recommend choosing clear designs so you can see what’s inside, but if you do go for woven baskets (they are prettier, we admit), make sure they’re fabric lined to avoid any snagging,' advises Millie Hurst, Section Editor at Homes & Gardens.

Ditch the drawer liners

‘You’ll want to avoid using scented liners in drawers dedicated to delicates – the oils have a tendency to transfer and stain. Instead, consider tucking an empty bottle of your favorite perfume alongside. Wrapped inside a sock or handkerchief, it’ll give off a gentle scent’, advises professional organizer Shannon Krause of Tidy Nest.  

Put things back in the right place

Even with the best intentions, it’s all too easy for items you wear every day to descend into chaos, particularly when you’re trying to organize a small closet. Whatever storage system you’ve decided upon, make sure it’s one you’re likely to stick to. Investing the extra 30 seconds required to put things back neatly and in the right place – even if it means refolding and reshuffling – will save you time and effort in the long run, trust us.

What is the best way to organize an underwear drawer?

The best way to organize an underwear drawer is to keep things as simple as possible. Start by cutting down your collection. Work through each category one by one, eliminating any items you no longer like, need, or aren’t in the best condition. When decluttering, bear in mind that underwear – just like any item of clothing – should only be kept if it makes you feel good. 

If you’re putting several categories of undergarments into one drawer, you’ll need to employ dividers to keep them under control. For extra organization, invest in some bedroom organizers as well; the two work brilliantly together in tandem. 

Clear containers are handy too, whether used in the drawer itself or stored elsewhere outside of prime storage space. They’re also great if you’re organizing for children; keep categories as simple as possible and label them to make things even easier. 

How do you fold underwear?

There’s no ‘right’ way to fold underwear. How you go about it will depend on how much time you’re willing to invest – and whether you think it’s really worth it. 

Ultimately, you’ll need to choose a folding method that will work best for you. There are several folding options, but some take more time than others. 'For example, you can fold into squares, roll them, flip them, or tuck them. There is no wrong way to fold as long as it's consistent', advises Michelle Urban. 

In fact, some organizers advise against doing it at all. ‘For busy clients, we actually encourage them to ditch the folding process and simply make sure each item is placed neatly in its own compartment – this is where the drawer organizer comes into play, they’re an essential part of a well-organized underwear drawer’, says Shannon Krause. 

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About: I run Neal's CNC in Hayward, CA, an expert CNC cutting and fabrication service, easily findable by Google search. I'm a founding member of Noisebridge, a hackerspace in San Francisco, and Ace Makerspace (forme… More About rachel » Panties are not actually all that difficult to make, if you have a bit of experience sewing. A serger is preferable but you can make them with just a regular zigzag sewing machine too. They're not expensive either; there's not much material required. You need about a quarter to a third of a yard of a knit fabric (nearly any kind will do) which will easily make 3 or 4 pairs, plus a couple yards of lingerie elastic per pair. If you make thongs, you can probably do 10.

Step 1: Pattern

Take a pair of panties you own that fits how you like, and make a pattern from them. Lay them out on a piece of paper and draw around the edges, making sure to stretch the elastic just enough that the fabric lies flat. I find this is easiest to do by pinning half of each piece to an ironing board with a piece of paper underneath. See the pictures for more detail.

You'll end up with two or three pieces: front, back, and crotch (often the crotch piece is cut in one with the back or front). Make sure the side and crotch seams are the same length on each piece so they'll match up properly when sewn.

I made two patterns, one with side seams and one without; the side seams one turned out better so all the pix, except for those on this page, are of that one.

Step 2: Cutting

My pattern is cut with the front and back on the fold, but not the crotch piece. If you have half a crotch pattern, just cut that on the fold too, twice. You want one front, one back, and one crotch piece of the main fabric, and one crotch piece of lining. An old t-shirt works great for crotch lining!

Step 3: Sew Crotch & Lining

Lay the two crotch pieces down with the back piece in between in a sandwich, edges together, in this order:

# crotch lining, right side up
# back, right side up
# crotch main piece, right side down

Using a serger, or a wide zigzag stitch, sew along the edge through all layers. Roll the back piece up in between the crotch pieces, and lay the front piece in between (probably a little rolled up too) in a comparable position between the remaining ends of the crotch pieces. Stitch these too. Turn the whole thing inside out through the sides of the crotch pieces to get your panty base.

Step 4: Leg Elastic

Take your elastic and wrap an end around your leg where you want the leg holes to sit. Mark the end with a pin but don't cut it - sewing the elastic is easier if you have a tail. Make one more pin mark at twice the distance as the first, for the other leg.

If you are using lingerie elastic with a clear right and wrong side, check that the decorative edge is on the right (not left) when the elastic is facing up, as this is the position it will run through the sewing machine in. If the edging is on the left, transfer the pin marks to the other end of the elastic.

Pin the end of the elastic to one end of a leg hole, and the pin you used to make the mark to the other end. The elastic should be quite a bit shorter than the panty leg; if this isn't the case try remeasuring the elastic. You want to sew the seam with the elastic stretched out the length of the panty leg, but it's hard to start that way so sew a half inch or so without stretching just to get it started. You may need to pull on the thread tails to get the elastic and fabric to start running through the machine.

Stitch with a multi-step zigzag stitch if you have it, or a regular zigzag otherwise. Once you get going, sew in segments with the elastic stretched appropriately. Pull the whole piece out to the length of the leg hole with your left hand, then grab a point 6 or 7 inches out from the needle with your right. Now you can use your left hand to guide the fabric.

At the end of the leg hole, cut the thread and the elastic. Now sew the next piece of elastic the same for the other side.

Step 5: Waist Elastic

The waist elastic is done nearly the same as the leg elastic, but stitch one side seam first (serger or zigzag). Measure a piece of elastic by wrapping it around your waist or hips where the panty top will sit, at a comfortable tightness. Again just use a pin to mark the length instead of cutting it.

The sewing is just like the leg holes except that you'll need to pin one additional point. The rest of the panty prevents you from holding the waist out straight, so you can't just pull the elastic to see how stretched to make it. Pin both ends, then hold them both in one hand and find the middle of the panty waist and the elastic, and pin them together there. Note that this probably won't be very near the completed side seam, as the front of the panty is rather smaller than the back.

Step 6: Finishing

Sew the last side seam. Take the thread ends and fold them along the seam, then fold the seam to one side over the thread ends. Topstitch through the three layers (top and two seam allowances) just over the elastic bit, to hold it firmly and finish off the seam ends. Do this on both waist and leg elastic of the side you just sewed, and on the leg elastic of the other side (the waist elastic is unbroken on that side).

The last thing is to trim any edges that stick out past the elastic, being careful not to cut the elastic of course.

Once you've made a pair or two, you'll find that they go very quickly. You can make several pairs in an afternoon, they'll be completely unique and fit like they were made for you!