How to Fix Stretched Out Elastic on Fitted Sheets

[@aryan472]

Didn't realize I wouldn't have to remove old elastic. Thank you!!

[@TheCraftyCanary]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@tjs7937]

Thank you! Much easier than I thought.

[@albear972]

I'm a guy that just took up the hobby of repairing old clothes with a starter sewing machine. It makes a huge difference from a mending job that took a tedious 30+ minutes by hand to less than one with the machine. I'll be doing this next. We have very nice, fitted sheets that the elastic went dead. My fault was, I didn't know that elastic hates the dryer. And as a previous commenter mentioned that the old elastic could stay. I'm glad I watched your video. I was thinking of just sewing the new elastic over the old. I didn't know! I'm new to this. 😄

[@harrietray1742]

Great information and explained very well. I believe I can do this. Thanks so much.

[@TheCraftyCanary]

@@harrietray1742 Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!

[@jmdds]

I am leaning everyday.I have a brand new machine somewhere in a box and I have no idea how to use it ,especially the threads but I will try my bes to start with the 4 corners and see how it goes.

[@user-gb1jv3bq5l]

Love your dress😊

[@ellenmessick4735]

Any ideas how to re-use the good elastic edging of a worn-out fitted sheet?

[@TheCraftyCanary]

If it’s not too difficult to get off you may be able to use it in other projects-shirring a sleeve or a neckline, masks, etc. You could use it in kids’ craft projects like making a beaded or macaroni stretchy bracelet. It may be such a hassle to get off, though, it may be worth just buying fresh elastic next time you need it. Hope that helps!

[@ellenmessick4735]

Thanks for your suggestions. I considered patching my worn-out fitted sheet, but then read that a bottom sheet will only last 2 years!!! It lasted longer than that, so I got my moneys worth!!

[@amylillen5193]

Do I add elastic around the whole fitted sheet or just the corners?

[@NaneeH63]

Thanks

[@hovawart16]

As a beginner, I tried this years ago and wound up with elastic that was permanently stretched to the max and was baggy and had no more stretch. How did I do that? Did I stretch it too much?

[@kimiyomatthews8212]

What elastic should I buy?

[@TheCraftyCanary]

I would get a 3/8" knit or woven elastic. Sorry I just now saw your question! Hope that helps!

[@sunriseboy4837]

Hell, here in Australia, sufficient new elastic for a KS sheet costs more than a brand new set of sheets. Even then, it is shitty 6-8 mm elastic.

[@Memesusan1]

Doesn’t work for me. My machine is 50 yrs old and apparently can’t handle the confusion in tensions.