Toss and Turn No More… Fixing Fitted Sheets by Replacing the Elastic Posted on · Waking up in a bed with rumpled fitted sheets can be just as engaging. In:- External projectsWhen your bedsheets always come untucked, you may need to replace the elastic around the edges of your fitted sheet to keep it fastened tightly (and now in place). A comprehensive breakdown of how you should go about replacing the elastic on your fitted sheet with some additional advice and thought.
Understanding the Process
Checking the Sheet Fabric: You need to ensure whether the fabric of the sheet is intact in standing position. You might want to buy new sheets, if the fabric is worn, than just replacing the elastic.
Materials : some of the stuff youll need.
3/8 inch or 1/4 inch New Elastic.
There are many tools and devices you might find very useful for this task: -pencil;-tape measure; – scissors with a serrated blade or special pinking shears;-rotary cutter — another tool that can be used to cut fabrics (and other materials);-cutting mat, allows cutting without leaving marks on the surface underneath.-iron/mangle-sewing machine or more commonly only a needle and thread.sepqrstuvwxyz.
Scissors
Measuring tape
Thread the elastic through the hole you left in the casing using a safety pin.
Step 1: cut a length of elastic to the size of the corner(s) on your fitted sheet One widely used method is to apply a ratio: for each 12″ on your sheet, you would need approximately 10″ of being-stretch.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Take Out The Old Elastic — securely seam rip out the seams that are holding the old elastic in place If more patience is required, especially if it has been stitched tightly.
Elastic Tunnel for New Elastic: Turn the sheet edge under where elastic will be threaded-through, stitch down a tunnel leaving an opening to comfortably pass through new elastic.
Replace Elastic: Secure a safety pin to one end of the new elastic and thread it through your tunnel. This way, you can easily move the elastic around without it sticking.
Finishing Elastic Ends: After threading, pull tight enough and sew each of the ends down to ensure that it does not slip.
Finishing Touches: secure the elastic and sew up any openings left from threading should also make sure all the seams are tight.fitted sheets (ad)
Additional Tips
Try Sheet Garters: If you’re not too keen on sewing, then sheet garters are an easy way to prevent your fitted sheets from moving without replacing elastic completely.
Choose Good Elastic: Buy well-made elastic that will last long, even after being washed and stretched time and again.
Dart Experiment: No picture for this one, either—but I highly suggest experimenting with darts to give yourself some shaping and additional support in each corner before adding new elastic.
By the end of these 9 steps, you can quickly breathe new life into your fitted sheets and help you get a smoother start to your day free from all that bunched up bedding.
