{"id":5426,"date":"2013-04-17T23:16:26","date_gmt":"2013-04-17T13:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=5426"},"modified":"2018-08-28T14:32:59","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T04:32:59","slug":"how-to-make-a-fitted-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-make-a-fitted-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Fitted Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5432 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-title.jpg\" alt=\"Make a Fitted Sheet Tutorial\" width=\"600\" height=\"821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-title.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-title-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My baby is growing up, Sob!<br \/>\nEmma has grown out of her toddler bed and has graduated to a single bed, (you call them twin in the States). We were lucky to enough to inherit this cool vintage one from a family member in great condition.<\/p>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t have any single size bedding so rather than hitting the stores, it was the perfect opportunity to make use of all those thrifted vintage sheets I&#8217;ve been collecting, the only hitch was vintage sheets are all flat, which is a pain in the backside.<\/p>\n<p>No drama, with a few easy steps, all flat sheets can be converted to practical <strong>fitted sheets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m going to show you how to make a fitted sheet. And best of all, the instructions below apply to any sized sheet, so you can use this tutorial to make <strong>cot sheets<\/strong> right up to a <strong>king sized bed sheet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Vintage sheets are great for this, but I if you don&#8217;t tend to use the top sheets that come in a sheet set (I use a duvet without a top sheet), it&#8217;s a great way to double the value of your bed linen purchase.<\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Flat sheet the size of your mattress<\/li>\n<li>Firm thin elastic (about 0.5cm \/ 1\/4&#8243; width) length will depend on sheet size<\/li>\n<li>Elastic threading tool or Safety Pin<\/li>\n<li>Measuring tape<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine<\/li>\n<li>General sewing supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to make a fitted sheet:<\/h2>\n<p>Gather you materials, you probably have every thing you need in your linen press and craft drawer.<br \/>\nThis <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bedding\">guide to bedding sizes<\/a> is a great reference to help you calculate the measurements required for your sheet, but I suggest taking your own measurements of the mattress you are sewing for, as sizes and especially depths may vary.<\/p>\n<p>The mattress measurements you will need are:<br \/>\n<strong>length<br \/>\nwidth<br \/>\ndepth <\/strong><br \/>\nand <strong>extra tuck under<\/strong> (several inches if possible but that will depend on the size of your flat sheet)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cutting:<\/strong><br \/>\nFold your sheet into quarters, from the center fold measure <strong>half the length<\/strong> and <strong>half the width<\/strong>, <strong>add the depth<\/strong> and as much <strong>extra<\/strong> as your sheet will allow.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tip: some flat sheets tend to be wider as they are designed to go over your body, so cut off the excess width so the depth + extra is same all around (marked with a X).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cut away the square that is remaining in the corner, leave 1cm (half inch) for seam allowance (indicated with an X).<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s always best to cut a fraction bigger to allow for mattress protectors etc&#8230; You can always make it smaller but not the other way around.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5430 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-steps-1a.jpg\" alt=\"Make a fitted sheet steps\" width=\"600\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-steps-1a.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-steps-1a-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sewing:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Fold over the edges of your corners matching the little x&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>2. The right sides of the sheet should be facing each other as pictured.<\/p>\n<p>3. Sew a seam back stitching towards the corner and finish the raw edge with a serger or zig zag stitch. Repeat for all corners.<br \/>\n<em>Tip: Try it on your bed at this stage just to make sure you are on the right track.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>4. Serge or zig zag right around the raw edge of the sheet.<\/p>\n<p>5. Fold over and sew to make a casing for the elastic to thread through. Mine was about 1.5cm wide (6\/8&#8243;?) but it will depend on the width of your elastic. Don&#8217;t make it too narrow or it will be hard to thread elastic through.<\/p>\n<p>6. Leave an opening about the width of your hand.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5429 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-step-2a.jpg\" alt=\"Sew a fitted sheet tutorial steps\" width=\"600\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-step-2a.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-step-2a-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Secure the end of your elastic with an elastic threading tool (pictured) or a safety pin.<\/p>\n<p>8. Thread your elastic into the opening.<\/p>\n<p>9. Keep feeding all the way around till you get back to the opening.<\/p>\n<p>10. Pull the elastic so it gathers the edges of the sheet in like the bottom picture, but not too much that it won&#8217;t stretch over the mattress. Sew the ends of the elastic together.<\/p>\n<p>11. Sew the opening shut.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-steps-3a.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a fitted sheet - easy fitted sheet instructions - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"600\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-steps-3a.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-steps-3a-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All done! Wasn&#8217;t that super easy?<\/p>\n<p>Check out how nice and snugly the sheet fits over the mattress. Bed making is such a breeze now, no more messy corners.<\/p>\n<p>Emma&#8217;s new big girl bed is coming together, next on the list is a duvet cover and a quilt.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5427 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-finished-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY fitted sheet instructions\" width=\"600\" height=\"1133\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-finished-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a fitted sheet\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-finished-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/fitted-sheet-finished-2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So go and dig out all those flat sheets at the back of your linen press and convert them to fitted sheets, clear the clutter and save money at the same time!<\/p>\n<p>Any questions? Feel free to leave a comment and I&#8217;ll get back to you with an answer as soon as I can.<\/p>\n<p>Related Projects &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-vintage-sheet-duvet-cover\/\">Vintage Sheet Duvet Cover<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like this project? Sign up to the mailing list and get lots of fun stuff delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/madmimi.com\/signups\/58954\/iframe\" width=\"400\" height=\"186\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My baby is growing up, Sob! Emma has grown out of her toddler bed and has graduated to a single bed, (you call them twin in the States). We were lucky to enough to inherit this cool vintage one from a family member in great condition. 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