How to make a fitted sheet from an unused flat sheet.

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[@mariearce8021]

Leave more fabric around the whole thing so that the sheet fits under the mattress and doesn't show, it will fit better and shouldn't just pop off easily.

[@MimzyandCompany]

good tip.

[@sk13ppy]

Yep, I was just going to say the same. All the fitted sheets I've ever bought tuck under the mattress and are more secure. 😁

[@cn3513]

If anyone is as lazy as me I just figured out you can take four hair bands and tie the 4 counters of the sheets in ponytails - under each corner of the bed. Yessss it works and took me 30 seconds

[@cn3513]

4 corners**

[@MimzyandCompany]

nicely done! Very smart!

[@flowerchild777]

Not even lazy; what if not everyone has a sewing machine? That's a great hack C N. Thanks for sharing your idea here👍

[@jeevscreations7900]

❤❤❤😂 excellent ☺️👍😅

[@rubicalixto6773]

​@@flowerchild777 I don't have a sewing machine 😢. I need to make a fleece twin sheet for my child's bed to keep him warmer in the up coming winter. I can sew but I'd love to find an easy way to do it.

[@shaychaney5630]

This is exactly what I needed!!! Thank you!! I was so frustrated because the first 3 videos I clicked on was all the math and numbers and I’m more of a visual learner. Just using the mattress to measure the sheet was so helpful and exactly what I needed. I appreciated this video the absolute most! Thank you!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Me too! I see no need to use a tape measure if you can use the actual bed! so much easier. Thank you for commenting!

[@fritula6200]

I agree.

[@michelle.shackelford4520]

I 1000000% agree!!!! I almost gave up because of the math. Thank you for this video!

[@rosyleveque9812]

The first video I've watched that actually made sense on making fitted sheets, fantastic thank you for this!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for commenting!

[@getrudenyoni299]

My thought exactly. The other videos sounded like we were into a Mathematics class😂

[@momzilla9491]

Hi there, I watched those other videos on how to make a fitted sheet as well. Basically cutting out a measured square from each corner... I ruined my sheet. This lesson makes sense.

[@eyoung0814]

The first😍

[@hondahunny18k]

I just did this and I’m a beginner. I made a cover for my ottoman. It’s not perfect but I am so proud of myself because I’ve never created anything sewing!! Thank you so much! It looks perfect!!!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome! keep up the good work!

[@yasminabdeen7440]

Thank you for this! You explained it perfectly without bringing in math or using elastic around the whole hem, exactly what i was looking for!

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting Yasmin.

[@hsmd4533]

This is great for all the top sheets at thrift stores. I always find very nice (Ralph Lauren, etc.) flat sheets because no body uses them anymore.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yes! You can’t beat Ralph Lauren sheets!!! So pretty! I always peruse the sheets/fabric area at the thrift.

[@jbtulsarn2706]

Shouldnt you make the corner longer, not just fitted to the height of the mattress, so the fabric tucks under the mattress some otherwise it will just pop off all the time!!?

[@julieveitia2979]

I did this just at the bottom 2 corners. I didn’t need elastic since I’m still using it as a top sheet. Now the sheet stays at the bottom while we are sleeping and it is so easy to make the bed.

[@MimzyandCompany]

That’s a great idea!!!

[@TheCRYSTALLURE]

Damn. I need to get into sewing cause that idea is amazing!

[@cc19805]

That is exactly what I need to keep the top sheet in place on my adjustable bed when the foot of the bed is lifted.

[@elodiealkhov2707]

such a genius idea I never though of that ^^

[@elayned6147]

Yes! Great 💡🛏😊

[@dollykimzey8985]

Thank you so much Mimzy! This technique is so easy and fast! I wanted to convert a CA King Flat to a Semi-Fitted top sheet. This makes changing sheets so much easier. Linen companies used to offer semi-fitted top sheets, but now, they are very expensive and that's if you can find them. I am going to do this to all my flat sheets!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Huh...I never heard of semi-fitted top sheet...I'll have to look into that. Thank you for the sweet comment.

[@Nicole-dg7qv]

Thank you!!! This makes the most sense out of any tutorial I’ve seen!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting Nicole.

[@kayBTR]

I just learned it’s necessary to do a zig zag stitch with elastic. THANK YOU!

[@MimzyandCompany]

YW!

[@juliesteed3441]

Thank you SO MUCH! My son needs a custom fitted sheet for his van conversion. "Sure, I can do that," I said with confidence. Um yeah...I usually only sew straight lines, with no fancy things like elastic - ha ha! I wish I had seen this before I did the rest of the sewing (I searched for how to sew on the elastic.). Maybe I'll make him a few sheets now!

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome. Yes you can make a bunch of sheets for him...hit up the local thrift with a good linen section and you'll be able to do it for next to nothing. Thanks for commenting!

[@sandishsingh8202]

At long last, a sensible and simple video, thank you so much.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much!

[@rosemarybrown4681]

Hello from Ireland and thank you for the perfectly clear instructions

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're so welcome Rosemary from Ireland. What part?

[@lydiarown]

Exactly what I needed! Thank you for your simplified instructions!

[@MimzyandCompany]

oh good! glad this vid was helpful. Thanks for the comment.

[@CutterOfGems]

Thank you for this video - it really helped me! And I love how you don't use a top sheet because, in your house, everyone uses duvet covers that get washed regularly just like a top sheet would. I am going to convert to that rule right away because I'm all about keeping things simple. This rule will save my family lots of time - Thanks Mimzy & Co!

[@MimzyandCompany]

so glad this helped! I posted this video thinking it would not get any clicks. I'm glad I'm not the only thrifty one doing stuff like this.

[@gurlinesamuels9996]

Am so glad i came across this i.was thinking of turning all my fitted Sheets into pillowcases..Thanks again now i only have to go shopping for elastic!!!!!😊😊👍👍👍👍

[@Mitzymorris]

Like me I dont like using flat sheets because it makes making the bed more difficult. I too use a duvet or those soft like velvet to cover with. I now only purchase fitted sheets. I have kept two of them but thats it. I thought I was the only one.

[@evalelo1463]

Thank you so much. Exactly what I am looking for. You make it so simple.

[@michelleengland630]

Thankyou. I found your video so helpful. I have had this flat sheet in the linen cupboard for ages and wanted to make it into a fitted sheet but found a lot of videos a bit confusing so I put it off. Then I came across your video and it has worked a dream.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Oh that’s great! So glad this helped! I’ve made so many fitted sheets for my kids beds this way…so fast and easy.

[@sarahbrown3512]

Wow what a great video on making a fitted sheet! Thank You!

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome! Thank you for commenting!

[@missycleo1154]

This method clearly works and makes sense, and the video is clearly explained. I have seen a more straight forward video that does not involve pinning a sheet on a bed, instead folding the sheet into quarters, measuring in from the corners, etc. Simpler, neater, more mathematical. I'm not complaining! I'm just sharing that there's a simpler way available. Thank you for your video, I'm really grateful that people take time to try things and share their success for us to learn from.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you for the comment! I agree, I love to see the different ways people do things.

[@DiannaAtherton]

In our home i also only use fitted sheets and duvets. So much easier making beds quickly. When I make my fitted sheets I like alittle more fabric fitted under the mattress. Also I store my over flow blankets under my fitted sheets. My linen closets fill up so easily. Love all your videos.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks so much Dianna!

[@venshaw9005]

Wow! This is much easier than other videos I watch , thank you dear 🤗

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much.

[@fritula6200]

First video in the world to have actually used a real bed to measure. So, so simple. Thank God.

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes. I had the bed in my workroom for some reason so I decided to make a video. I really didn't think anyone would watch such a video. ;)

[@flowerchild777]

@@MimzyandCompany I was gifted several silk drapes and the back lining is 100% cotton. I have 1 full size and 1 queen size. I'm wondering if a seam down the middle would be too stressed if I sew 2 panels together. Any suggestions? Thanks so much for posting your video🤗

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@flowerchild777 no it wouldn't be too stressed. but it wont be comfortable to sleep on a seam. If it's down the middle then no-one will be sleeping in on it usually and it'll probably be okay.

[@w6263]

Much appreciate the video. As fitted sheets are so expensive. Now I know how to sew my own.

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome...thanks for the comment.

[@cb9369]

I needed a queen size fitted sheet and did not have a king flat sheet to alter. I used to queen sheets, the second queen added to the side that needed to be cut. It didn't matter that I had a seam on the side. A little extra work, but I didn't have to buy a king sheet. This was the easiest video to follow and made it simple to do. Thanks.

[@MimzyandCompany]

great idea! And well done putting the seams on the sides/edges. Thanks for the comment.

[@donnalively5978]

Love your workaround!

[@jmcgross]

Great idea. Now I know what my next project will be. Thanks !

[@MimzyandCompany]

Go for it! Thank you and thanks for the comment.

[@rachaelmillkey8142]

Mitzi you’re just the best.

[@sakudissa4474]

Hi there your awesome. Your steps are very very easy. Thank you 🙏

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're so sweet to comment . Thank you very much Saku!

[@JENNI72651]

You have a new subscriber 🤩👍🏻 Thanks for the great video!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks!

[@213gena]

Thank you you make it look so easy

[@Supe777]

Thanks for the video. I've been wanting to do this for years. :-)

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome! I didn't think this tutorial was worth posting, I'm glad I did and it's helping. Thanks for commenting!

[@bernicebarnes3484]

I see several styles/ways of making fitted sheets here on KZbin. Pick one that is best for your needs. I like to be sure the measurements are spot on to make them look tight and well made with French seams and elastic for every corner of the bed. But my mom was a genius she used an old fitted sheet (that was her favourite sheet)...undid one corner of the old fitted sheet and that is what she used as a pattern for the new sheet. She knew it would fit with no problem. That is my personal favourite way to make a fitted sheet.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yes! There are many ways to make things...the older i get , the more i realize that. I love the french seam corner idea! Then your sheet can be reversable.

[@hessgdesd]

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[@melinah5666]

Thank you so much for coming across your video very helpful indeed.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Melinah.

[@granolagirl795]

Great video! Thank you.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks!

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

Thank you so much for this upload valuable information

[@MimzyandCompany]

So nice of you

[@borunirajadiamerika3674]

Thanks for sharing this idea, I had alot of flat sheet that just keep them in my closet.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yw. Me too. 😁

[@heidireese5477]

Both clear and charming !

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Heidi!

[@dEEmARIE-]

Thanks for the video. I will be very helpful today.

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're welcome. Thank you for commenting.

[@user-ds6ur9hu3l]

Amazing, just what I needed.

[@MimzyandCompany]

excellent!

[@emmahardy7611]

Great tutorial thank you!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Emma!

[@redbananagreen]

So easy. Thanks so much!

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes...and thank you.

[@ArlenePMCM]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Arlene. Thanks for commenting.

[@Joe-vc3ms]

Very easy with any math . Love it

[@MimzyandCompany]

Right! No math is my jam.

[@MiriamVan-Wyk]

Thank you... Easy peasy🌹🌺💐

[@MimzyandCompany]

thanks Miriam, yes, very easy. thank you for commenting.

[@hamidaalhabsi8568]

Thank you for showing us 👍💞💞

[@MimzyandCompany]

YW...thanks for commenting Hamida!

[@lissam8988]

I like the fitted sheets that have elastic all the way around, they fit better... especially for a person like my son, that moves around a lot on the bed. LOL

[@barbaragross8046]

I was able to use a twin flat sheet for my twin bed. I did this by ripping the top seam of sheet, which is usually folded over about 3-4".When I did this, it provided the length (top to bottom) that I needed. My mattress is about 10" in height.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Well done!!! That's awesome! yes, that top hem usually has about 8" in there. Thanks for commenting!

[@flowerchild777]

Thanks for the suggestion, Barbara🤗

[@boyshanks]

Great tip 👍

[@naseembuksh5740]

Very nice, l will try

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! Go for it…this is very simple

[@margaritarivera9143]

Thanks for sharing ..

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethclayton1286]

Thank you for this video. I have a very plush comfy king blanket I want as a fitted sheet

[@MimzyandCompany]

great idea!

[@flowerchild777]

Really good idea for a winter sheet😏

[@maryann1187]

I use a duvet and a top sheet! My duvet has a cover, also; but, I love having the option of a top sheet over me. So much easier to change a top sheet than a duvet cover.

[@MimzyandCompany]

that's true!

[@Chickadee1440]

Thanks for the video. Another idea is to make a duvet out of two flat sheets.

[@MimzyandCompany]

I have a video about that. 😃

[@suehuber7722]

Or make a duvet into sheet set!

[@servantoftheservant5022]

New subscriber lets c what u got best south africa

[@MimzyandCompany]

Where in SA?

[@sueking8048]

Thank you

[@rabiamohd8253]

Thanks for sharing

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're welcome. thanks for the comment!

[@simrankaur4105]

Informative

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Simran.

[@mvk72]

We also never use the flat sheets. I take two flat sheets, so them to make a duvet cover.

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes maam! perfect use of two flats sheets...i do this as well.

[@LauraS657]

Hello Mimsy! Just discovered your video but im looking to do the other way around 😅 I need to convert a fitted sheet into a flat sheet. Could you do a tutorial for that? 😇 thank you so much! 😁

[@MimzyandCompany]

You wont be left with much fabric if open up a fitted sheet. The corners will be cut out. So you might be able to get a twin sheet out of a queen or king fitted sheet.

[@deborafuraha1633]

thank you so much.

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're welcome so much...still surprised how many views this video gets. I didnt think anyone would watch it.Thanks for commenting.

[@Manzaa183]

I thought I had to add elastic all around the sheet. This is really nice !

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes... save money on elastic this way.

[@judywankel5276]

Can you use a queen flat to make a queen fitted?

[@MimzyandCompany]

It likely won’t be tall enough. It’ll probably be wide enough. You might be able to take out the double hem at the top of the sheet and get a few more inches to make it work. It depends on the sheets. You can lay it on the mattress and if it makes it to the bottom of the mattress on all four sides go for it.

[@dianagarduno3095]

Can i do this with a king size into a queen size?

[@MimzyandCompany]

Only if it's a California king sheet ...otherwise king and queen are the same length. both are 80" long typically so it likely wont be long enough. but it's worth trying because sometimes the flat sheets may be longer. so lay it down on the bed to see if it fits lengthwise.

[@shaminiehamparam1038]

This is exactly what I was looking

[@MimzyandCompany]

Excellent!

[@carolcurtis2220]

Interesting you don’t use your flat sheets because your have doona covers which you wash. I use a flat sheet as well as a doona cover because a doona cover takes more time to wash and iron. I can change the sheet weekly and the doona cover monthly as it doesn’t have contact with my body.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yes. This is all true. But on the daily I don’t like wrestling with the flat sheet cuz I make my bed every morning. I dont mind the weekly duvet wash.

[@carolcurtis2220]

Each to his own I guess

[@jjones4377]

Awesome video!!! How much elastic do you use for a queen size bed?

[@MimzyandCompany]

mmm..probably about 1 1/2 -2 yards total. I thing I used about 12"-18" on each corner.

[@harrymandel]

Super nice but my son has a thing for well stretched and none movable fitted sheet and I don't see this method good for it.

[@MimzyandCompany]

you could add a piece of elastic acroos the bottom of the sheet from corner to corner to help it stay put.

[@jcm4923]

What is that cool lace work on the floor, by the way? Is it stencilled on?

[@MimzyandCompany]

it is! It's a stencil from royal Design studio. I did that years ago to cover old gold and beige flecked tile. It hides a lot of dirt too. ;)

[@anthony-laurenproctor8798]

Hi Mimzy, Fantastic video. Just what I was looking for. As simple as it gets. About to attempt this having never even touched a sewing machine (borrowing my mum’s) to try to make some fitted sheets for odd shaped mattresses in my caravan. They are smaller than the average mattress. One question. In the video, when you are sewing on the elastic, for the first half it looks like you lap the sheet over the elastic but then after you take the pin out you don’t seem to do the lapping. So now I’m not sure whether to lap or not. Have a feeling I should for neatness. Would you mind telling what is the best option. Lap the whole of the elastic or not. I’ll be watching your video about 1000 times before I take the plunge. Haha 😂

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes, you're 100% correct. It looks like I started with the sheet folded over the elastic and ended with it not folded over or lapped. I think it just had a crease at first that made the fabric fold over and I just went with it. I'd say that your fabric will gather better if you do NOT lap the fabric over. because the more bulk you have sewn to the elastic the less it will gather up. does that make sense? When i've tried to put elastic on heavy weight fabric it doesn't gather very well, but thin fabric gathers really well with elastic. But that's just my opinion...sheeting is pretty thin so it probably wont make too much difference if you lap it. anyway...try it and see. 🙂

[@anthony-laurenproctor8798]

@@MimzyandCompany brilliant. Thanks for that. Makes sense. Less resistance on the elastic if it isn’t lapped over especially on a seamed edge. I’ll go with that. Seems to make sense and would probably be easier to do. Thanks again for the video. Is really great

[@priscillasantau8853]

Thanks for this tutorial. Makes it easy. I will try it

[@angiewheeler5006]

Good idea. Any suggestions on how to make a King size flat to King size fitted other than use a flat and then fold it I guess?

[@MimzyandCompany]

Your king flat sheet is likely not long enough to make into a king fitted sheet. You might be able to take out the hem at the top and make it work. I’d lay it down on your bed and see if it make it from head to foot.

[@suehuber7722]

Thats the way mom did it 60 yrs ago!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Huh. It’s the easy way.

[@elizabethclayton1286]

You have school pencil sharpener.i haven’t seen one for years

[@MimzyandCompany]

I do, it's one of my favorite tools in my workroom...I always know where it is.

[@jafallica]

No top sheet? No wow

[@colly1952]

I used a twin size sheet. It just fit and won't go under because I have a 13" high mattress, but I didn't have a bigger sheet. I only had the corners to cut and since no one else will ever see it, I don't really care if it's not pretty, lol. I also didn't sew on any elastic as I'll be using the corner holder you can purchase online or even at dollar stores.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Well done. You do what you gotta do.

[@jbtulsarn2706]

Mattresses are too thick now! Way deeper than most fitted sheets!

[@MimzyandCompany]

This is true. But some flat sheets still work.

[@gaylecheung3087]

It’s never going to stay in place if somebody’s going to sit or lying on that mattress

[@MimzyandCompany]

Mine does. And if it doesn’t you could add a strap of elastic diagonally across the corners to hold it in place.

[@ingam3310]

Your corners are much too complicated and sloppy. If the mattreiis 18"deep, just cut out an 18" square from the corner and stich the sides together. Voila. A tidy, neat corner.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks for the tip

[@MimzyandCompany]

same difference.

[@nubiaaparicio4185]

TALK TOO MUCH

[@happybrakema8875]

Work more talk less

[@damianwildfong7278]

what? who the hell just sweats their ass off with no flat sheet you are telling me you wash duvet cover and then wrestle the comforter back into the cover every week? yeah right and your bedding is dirty.....you use a flat sheet in conjunction with the duvet so you can wash the blessed thing and keep your bedding CLEAN someone who doesn't use a flat sheet to actually make the bed is just lazy

[@MimzyandCompany]

to each his own.

[@damianwildfong7278]

@@MimzyandCompany granted....but heres the thing you are making instructional videos about bedding and taking all this time to make a fitted sheet and you cant actually make a full bed? i fully understand though you do you.....also you probably coulda left that part out about not using a flat sheet lol because now all i can think of is taking a black light to the duvet cover....ummmm nope not trolling u just making a point have a good day luv

[@RedTileServices]

@@damianwildfong7278 and in the time it took you to insult the maker you could have used the California Roll method (search it on KZbin) to insert your comforter into it's freshly laundered cover. 😀 There are lots of us who do sleep in beds made as this creator describes; nearly all of Europe, to start.

[@damianwildfong7278]

@@RedTileServices um no use a flat sheet my above description is why a flat sheet exists this is not something i made up these people usually don't wash their comforter point blank anyone who says they do is silly

[@RedTileServices]

@@damianwildfong7278 I wash my comforter, maybe two or three times a season. I wash it's cover weekly. Take it off, wash it, put it back on. Fresh and clean, just as fresh and clean as your flat sheet. Why is this such a difficult concept for you?

[@iStorm-my5fp]

Thank you

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome, thank you for commenting!