If our basic pocket square folds are leaving you bored, then here is an extensive list of 50 folds. Click on the one(s) you like for detailed instructions:
Day 50: Double Rose Fold
To finish off my 50 Folds in 50 Days series, I decided to end with a more complicated fold. By now you should have plenty of practice and I am confident that you will master this unusual fold as well. Simply follow these 12 steps:
Double Rose Fold Step-by-Step:
Take 2 pocket squares and lay them down flat.
Fold both into a triangle.
The pocket square that will be the actual rose (blue one shown) is folded down with one leaf. For the outer pocket square (white one shown), fold up one of the tips so they extend past the edge of the triangle.
For the rose (blue pocket square), create a pleat fold. For the other pocket square fold in the opposite corner.
Continue to finish the rose. Next, we pleat both parts of the triangle.
And, lets do another pleat.
Turn the pocket square over and upside down.
Fold in one of the sides.
Now, fold in the other side. The rose is complete.
Neatly place the rose into the pocket of the other pocket square.
Adjust until just enough of the rose is visible.
At last, place the completed fold into your breast pocket. That’s all!
Day 49: The Sail Fold
A close relative to the Sailing Ship Fold is the Sail fold shown here. Because the “sails” point towards your lapels, they look best when paired with jackets that have smaller to medium width lapels. Here is how you create this fold:
Sail Fold Step-by-Step:
Lay the pocket square down flat.
Fold in half to create a rectangle.
Fold in half again to create a smaller square.
Fold down one side to create a small triangle.
Fold up one of the leaves. Fold just below the long end of the triangle.
Fold up the second leave. Leave it about 1/2 inch below the previous fold.
Now do the same with the third leaf.
And one last time with the fourth leaf.
Fold in half at the center. The leaves or “sails” should be on the outside.
At last, tug the pocket square into your breast pocket.