Tips for packing suitcases: the ‘number one travel accessory’ and ‘little trick’ to fit more

Sophie then showcased some of her most requested pleats, including a holiday suitcase skirt.

She said: “Try to get yourself a rectangle, I folded it up so it’s so nice and straight. With women’s clothing, it’s a bit different because there’s a lot of material.”

Then she showed her “trick” for folding shorts for a holiday trip. Sophie said, “This is great for a backpack, you can use your waistband to tuck it all in.

“Any kind of shorts, especially for a backpack that is brilliant.”