How to sew bed linen

The textile industry has made great strides, and now housewives do not have an urgent need to sew things themselves. This makes life much easier, but many craftswomen sometimes want to please themselves and their loved ones with a set of sheets made of beautiful material, not factory-made, but hand-made. However, they cannot dare to do this. Often, it is dissatisfaction with their own skills that prevents them from taking control of the matter, and then people turn to a studio. But today we will try to prove that sewing bed linen on your own is a feasible task, especially if you know how to take the necessary measurements, how much fabric is needed for bed linen, and what sequence of actions must be followed.

Fabric calculation

Before sewing bed linen with your own hands, first of all it is important to carry out a number of manipulations: the most important thing is to take precise measurements. They will help to correctly calculate the fabric for individual sewing.

If you want to make a quality set of bed linen, approach the process with all due care. Do not skimp on quality, and most importantly, on the quantity of fabric (it is better to have an extra piece left than to collect pieces with scraps).

In stores, you can often find ready-made sets of fabric with the length and width already calculated (for standard sets, this is approximately 2 - 2.5 meters). Consider the likelihood of shrinkage (especially after machine washing - about 5%), as well as the features that are individual to each individual material.

Calculation of fabric for children's bed linen

Let's illustrate this with a more visual example of sewing children's bedding. Let's take a mattress 90 cm wide, a pillow 60 cm by 60 cm.

We calculate the canvas.

• 1 sheet - you will need approximately 120cm x 2. If you want to tuck the edges under the mattress, add a little more margin around the edges. The allowance is calculated based on the height of the mattress.
• Duvet cover – raw materials are calculated based on the size of the blanket for which it is actually sewn. It turns out: for a 1.2m blanket you will need – two widths + 10 cm allowance + 10 cm for shrinkage + 10 cm so that the blanket is free = 2m 70 cm + 10 cm seams.
• 2 pillowcases – their size remains the same as the size of the pillows + 10 cm leave for stitching seams and another + 10 for shrinkage. Cut the pillowcase along the material, so that the process is more economical.

Having summed up all the necessary measurements, we will get the exact amount of fabric that will be needed in the process of sewing the bedroom set. It is better to be on the safe side - buy with a reserve to avoid troubles later.

How much fabric do you need to sew a double bed set

To sew a standard double set, you will need:

• for duvet cover – 200/200; 180/210; 180/210;
• sheets – 175/210; 200/220; 210/230;
• sewing pillowcases – 50/50; 60/60; 50/70.

Let's calculate the amount of fabric required.

To sew a duvet cover measuring 180 x 180, fold the piece of fabric in half + 5 cm allowance = 365 cm.

Cutting a sheet 200 cm + 5 = 205 cm.

For pillowcases – 125 cm.

In total, you need 6m 95 cm to make the entire set.

How much fabric do you need for a euro bed linen set

For a luxury set you will need approximately:

• duvet cover - 220/240; 215/225; 200/220;
• sheet – 220 x 240; 220 x 250; 215 x 240;
• pillowcases – 50 x 50; 50 x 70; 60 x 60.

We calculate the amount of production fabric.

Duvet cover – fold the fabric so that both pieces are 240 + 5 cm each.

Sheet – 245.

Pillowcases – 115.

In total, it turns out that to make a Euro set, it will cost 8 m 45 cm of good quality canvas.

Some recommendations for choosing the material

Sewing your own bedding set gives you the opportunity to choose any fabric you want (even the cheapest – as long as you like it). However, it is important to remember that these pillowcases and sheets will serve you, you will have to sleep on them; imagine what a dubious pleasure it is to “rest on kitchen towels”.

Basic requirements for fabric.

• Softness, pleasantness, comfort – it simply needs to be suitable for sleep and also contribute to its normal course.
• Naturalness – synthetics – the worst thing you can choose for sewing bed linen. Give preference to breathable, natural materials (silk, chintz, cotton) that will keep you warm in winter and provide normal ventilation in summer.

Natural fabric for a bed linen set is a guarantee of sound, healthy sleep. They will not harm children's health; easy to use; affordable.

Threads for bed linen

It is also recommended to pay due attention to them. Correctly selected thread strength, thickness, density, their color matching to the selected material will ensure the quality of your finished work.

There is a wide range of different threads on the market: from regular cotton to silk or even the finest gold. The following are the best for sewing.

• Polyester threads "Durafix".

  

• Professional threads made of high-strength polystrong.
• "Capitone" threads are suitable for all occasions; weightless but strong, they perfectly hold together even dense samples.

Threads are often marked with the following notes: LH – flax cotton; LL – flax lavsan. The digital designation indicates the thickness of the thread.

Threads made of synthetic materials (for example, 100% polyester) have much higher parameters than natural products. They are much stronger, delaminate less often, and the tension coefficient is also much higher. High-quality thread is easy to recognize by eye: its structure is even and smooth. The stitching with these threads is neat and smooth.

Patterns for sewing bed linen with your own hands

Cutting is the second, but not least important stage, the stage after taking measurements, establishing the required size of the fabric. Here you are required to apply maximum attention, since it is very important not to cut off too much, otherwise it will no longer be possible to correct it. Below we will give some advice to optimize the sewing process as much as possible, avoid damaging expensive brocade, your own efforts.

How to approach the process correctly?

• Before you start cutting, iron the material thoroughly (preferably with steaming). This way you can smooth out unnecessary folds, unevenness, and perform initial shrinkage – believe me: this will make the process much easier.
• We mark the necessary notes. It is best to use chalk or a flat piece of white soap (soap). If you don’t have any of these, you can use aspirin tablets. They are also easy to distinguish and wash off without any problems.
• It is important to duplicate each mark on both edges to avoid inaccuracies.

Sewing a bedding set with your own hands

Now that you have made up your mind, it is time to choose which of the two methods is preferable to do this. You can sew:

Manually - a very dubious, energy-consuming undertaking. This method is suitable only for super extreme people who do not mind wasting their time or other resources. Or those who do not have a sewing machine. In any case, do not expect professional quality, as well as durability, from such a set.

On a sewing machine - the process will take less of your time and effort. With a sewing machine, the seams, and therefore the strength, will be much more reliable, and you can even enjoy the process.

So, you have the necessary things, including raw materials, measurements and a good mood. Now that you have prepared your workspace, it is time to get down to business.

The most proven technique for sewing bedroom sets is the “overlap stitch”.

How is it done?

• Each piece is folded inside out, with the bottom side being released by about 7 mm, so that it can then be placed on top of the top piece.

  

  

• The seam obtained like this must be machine stitched.

  

• Now that we have the first seam, we turn it over and go over it with the machine stitch again. This way, we have secured the edges twice.

  

By sewing in this manner, you are guaranteed to ensure the durability of the future set due to the strong connection with the machine. Subsequent seams must be done in this manner. The sheet is stitched with a standard machine stitch.

When you start sewing the duvet cover, the main thing is to leave a place for the entrance hole, where the blanket will be inserted later. Its edges can also be sewn with a regular seam.

Let's sum it up

If you resort to sewing your own bedding set, then nothing can limit your creative beginning, illuminated by a flight of fantasy and creativity. The main thing is not to forget about the practical side of the future product, because this underwear should always please the eye, but also "calm" the body, give rest during sleep. Choose the material wisely, follow the instructions and everything will certainly work out for you!

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