There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to cram your favorite pair of jeans into an already-stuffed suitcase. Seriously, how is it that even the skinniest pairs of skinny jeans seem so much bigger when it comes time to pack them?

Luckily, Today Style has shared a brilliant packing hack to help minimize woes and maximize space. Read on to learn more and get packing!

WATCH: How to Pack a Suitcase

Jeans:

  • Start by laying the jeans flat and folding them in half lengthwise.Next, lift one pant leg and fold it up diagonally at the knee.

  • Roll pants starting at the waist, leaving the diagonal piece out.Finally, tuck the rolled denim into the extra pant leg, and voila!

Sweaters:

  • Begin by laying the sweater flat and cuffing the bottom hem.Next, crisscross the sleeves making an X across the front of the shirt.

  • Fold the sweater into thirds lengthwise.Now, fold the sweater into thirds again.Lastly, tuck everything into the folded hem.

Watch a video demo at Today.com and try it out before your next trip. Your suitcase will thank you!