Ok, ladies, we did a serious bed upgrade here. I've even bought some "deep pocket" sheets ( up to14" they say) and they are a pretty marginal fit. Now what? If we sleep like corpses and don't have sex maybe they'll stay on?
I"m thinking since I am handy (I have 5 sewing machines) I'll just add on to what I have now. Is the only other option seriously expensive sheets?
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02-26-2009, 06:37 PM #1
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Sheets for really fat mattresses
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02-26-2009, 06:42 PM #2
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Ok. Do you rotate use of those machines?
Originally Posted by Irulan
Do what my mamma did, she took fabric sheets and sewed them together. So 1 bed was a patchwork. What the hell..life is short.
I haven't properly thought about your question..and I am an ex-sewer. (yea, French seams, cuffs, etc. Fabric made buttonholes for coats, that tailored stuff.) My tabletop Kenmore with serging stitch features, etc. has been gathering dust since I took up cycling. So I'm impressed by you.
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02-26-2009, 06:47 PM #3
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They make some suspender like things to keep your sheets on. But I think maybe just be creative and use one of those 5 machines.
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02-26-2009, 06:51 PM #4
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They are called sheet garters and they don't work worth a crap, especially on flannels. Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama
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02-26-2009, 07:04 PM #5
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My mattress isn't very fat, so I don't have first hand experience on how these sheets work on a really big one, but the nice flannels that I got at Target have elastic all the way around the edge, rather than just at the corners and they don't have any true "pocket" at all no seams - more like a big flannel bag.... They stay put really nicely on our bed and are nice and soft too.
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02-26-2009, 07:08 PM #6
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try sheets from the company store. www.TheCompanyStore.com
my mattress is about 11 inches thick maybe 12 inches. And its a king size. 8)
I've never been disappointed by their service, quality and price. I like their flannel sheets.
smilingcatLast edited by smilingcat; 02-26-2009 at 07:11 PM.
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02-26-2009, 07:17 PM #7
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How deep is your mattress? It's pretty easy to find sheets up to 22" just by googling.
I agree those garters don't work. I've been happy with just hitting up Macy's on a sale. They usually have various depth pocket sheets. I love their Hotel Collection towels. It's been worth the splurge.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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