If you’re tired of your fitted sheets constantly slipping off your mattress or if you simply want to test your sewing skills, why not try making your own fitted sheet with corners? This practical step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, providing you with a custom fitted sheet that will stay in place. Let’s get started!

Materials You’ll Need

  • Fabric (preferably a cotton blend for durability and breathability)
  • Elastic band (measuring the circumference of your mattress)
  • Fabric scissors
  • Pins
  • Thread
  • Sewing machine

Step 1: Measure and Cut

To begin, measure the length, width, and depth of your mattress. Add an extra two inches to both the length and width to accommodate the seam allowance. Using these measurements, cut the fabric accordingly.

Step 2: Create the Corner Pockets

Take one corner of the fabric, fold it with the right sides facing each other, and pin the edges together. Measure and mark a square with a depth equal to the depth of your mattress. Sew along the lines you marked, leaving a small opening to turn the corner pocket right side out.

Step 3: Attach the Elastic

Measure the elastic band around the mattress, ensuring a snug fit. Cut the elastic, and then pin one end of it to the corner pocket. Attach the other end of the elastic to a safety pin for easy maneuvering. Sew the elastic onto the corner pocket, stretching it as you go to ensure a secure fit.

Step 4: Sew the Sides and Corners

With the corner pocket completed, match the right sides of the fabric together, pinning and sewing the sides. When reaching the corner, leave the needle down, lift the presser foot, and pivot the fabric to sew around the corner. Repeat this process for each corner until all sides are sewn together.

Step 5: Hem the Edges

Finally, hem the raw edges of the fitted sheet to create a clean finish. Fold the edge over by half an inch and then fold it over once more. Pin the hem in place and sew along the folded edge, removing the pins as you go.

Step 6: Test Your Fitted Sheet

Your custom-made fitted sheet is now complete! Fit it onto your mattress, ensuring the corners tuck neatly under. Pull the elastic so that it provides a snug fit, ensuring your sheet stays in place even with movement.

There you have it! By following these simple steps, you can now enjoy a perfectly fitting fitted sheet made by your own two hands. Happy sewing!

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