The Mexico flag
The Mexican flag is first folded vertically into thirds, then horizontally into thirds. The resulting fold is a rectangle with the national coat of arms in the center.
The US flag
The US flag is first folded lengthwise, then folded into a triangle, and finally folded into a square. The resulting shape has the blue field visible on the outside and the stars in a horizontal row near the top.
Here are the detailed steps for folding the Mexico and US flags:
Mexico flag:
1. Place the flag on a flat surface with the front facing up.
2. Fold the flag vertically into thirds so that the green stripe is in the middle.
3. Fold the flag horizontally into thirds so that the coat of arms is in the center.
4. Turn the flag over so that the back is facing up.
5. Fold the flag vertically into thirds again.
6. Fold the flag horizontally into thirds again.
US flag:
1. Lay the flag out on a flat surface.
2. Begin by folding the stripes and stars on the top side toward the bottom edge.
3. Make a triangular fold to the right, ensuring the blue field of the canton points up.
4. Continue making triangular folds away from the blue field until the entire flag has been folded into a triangular shape.
5. Fold the triangular shape into a square or rectangle.