2torial #0903: Learn2 Fold an American Flag (Continued) Corner your flag Now that you're holding your twice-folded flag, notice that of the new rectangle shape you have made, one long side is "open," and one is "closed." The open side consists of the original perimeter of the flag--you can still separate the folds into individual layers of material. The crease on the other side encloses the layers of fabric under it, so it's "closed." Now fold the flag in a series of triangles. To do it scrupulously correct, you've got to start the folding at a specific point. Start at the striped end of your rectangle. Take the corner of the closed side and bring it diagonally over to the open side, forming a triangular flap. Step 4