Fitted sheets

Am with FH there - I know the principle of folding fitted sheets but it seems to need six hands (or three people) to do it!

The other disadvantage is that you can't sew "sides to middle" when the centre bit is getting thin!

And having to try and bend the mattress to get the fourth corner in, is a nail-breaking exercise.

I use fitted sheets, by the way...............!

Well that's certainly slapped me down for ironing bed linen, different standards and priorities for everyone.

Ironing sheets!! Never.
I fold bedding and put it on the bottom of the pile of bedding until it’s their turn to be used and it comes out almost as if it had been ironed.
Still can’t work out how to neatly fold fitted sheets though.

I just lift each corner of the mattress slightly to attach the clips and that's it.

I saw an advert recently that claimed that even the more expensive brands use low quality elastic and they used a stronger, wider elastic. Can't remember the name of the brand though. Probably just marketing hype because as* Elless* mentioned, Asda also do sheets with wider elastic.

I can't imagine using those " suspenders" as I couldn't face hoiking the mattress up and holding it while I attach them. Or how do you do it, those that have recommended them?

Georgesgran

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sodapop

I gave up on fitted sheets a long time ago. Hated putting then on the bed and ironing them was worse. I use flat sheets with hospital corners and they stay in place perfectly,

Me too.

Do any of you find you get very sore hands trying to fit the sheets on the bed? I bought some mattress lifters , sort of wedges that raise the mattress up enough to pull the sheet under. They are quite good but still gets hands that hurt. Any suggestions for a solution?

I wouldn’t dream of ironing sheets fgs

Blame the mattress. They are not a standard size. My new mattress is much thicker than the previous one. When I sit on my bed, my feet are off the floor, which is unusual for me.

Lol, I think we can all relate to that, Georgesgran!! 😂

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I had to Google "ironing! I have a king size bed with a deep mattress and deep topper. I buy super-king size fitted sheets and just tuck in the extra on the width. The length is exactly the same size and king-size and seems to fit OK. If it moves around at all, I just adjust it when I make the bed. Still takes less time that ironing it in the fist place (whatever that is!)

Habitat at Argos also have a good range of bedding.

sodapop

I gave up on fitted sheets a long time ago. Hated putting then on the bed and ironing them was worse. I use flat sheets with hospital corners and they stay in place perfectly,

TBH it’s never occurred to me to try ironing fitted sheets! Any creases soon drop out.
Actually I don’t iron any bedding, except pillowcases if guests are coming to stay.

Norah

BlueBelle

Ironing sheets !!!!
I don’t think I iron anything 🤣

I may iron a few items a year, not sheets.

I dislike ironing, waste of my time.

Ha ha well neither do I now..apparently

BlueBelle

Ironing sheets !!!!
I don’t think I iron anything 🤣

I may iron a few items a year, not sheets.

I dislike ironing, waste of my time.

LilyoftheValley

After having to manipulate my bottom sheet again to put it straight I am left wondering if any fitted sheets have strong enough elastic around the edge to stop them wandering around when used?

I bought some quite recently from Dunelm, the elastic is really thick arounbd the edge so it doesn't ping off when you move about.Mind you, ironing them is a bit of a challenge !

Bluebelle. If only! I sleep alone. I think I prefer that way...... Thank you for the giggle¬

Asda do fitted sheets (limited colours) that have thick elastic all the way around the edge but I am yet to see a king size one (bout some double ones for the caravan). If you've access to Costco they also do really good ones that are fully elasticated which I have used for the last few years and have been great.

Ironing sheets !!!!
I don’t think I iron anything 🤣

Heavens! I've never ironed a fitted sheet, that's one of the best things about them

I agree with other posters, Dunelm for deep fitted sheets, I think Marks do deeper depths too.

kittylester

Did i just read that someone irons bottom sheets?

I do, just top half 😂

kittylester

Did i just read that someone irons bottom sheets?

I am guilty of doing just that 🤫