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To make a king size fitted sheet fit a queen size bed, follow these steps:
1. Fold the sheet in half horizontally, with the edges of the fitted corners aligned.
2. Secure the sheet in place by clipping or pinning the excess fabric at the corners.
3. Tuck the excess fabric under the mattress, ensuring a snug fit.
4. Smooth out any wrinkles or creases in the sheet.
By folding and securing the excess fabric, you can adjust the size of the fitted sheet to fit a smaller bed. This method allows you to use a king size fitted sheet on a queen size bed without compromising comfort or appearance.
If you have a king-size fitted sheet that you no longer need or if you found a great deal on one that you can’t pass up, you can repurpose it to fit your queen-size bed. Even if you don’t have advanced sewing skills, you can easily modify the sheet to fit the smaller mattress. According to Online Furniture Depot, a standard king mattress measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long, while a queen mattress measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. By reducing the width measurement, you can make the larger fitted sheet fit the queen mattress.
Step 1
Start by placing the king-size fitted sheet inside out on the queen-size mattress. Make sure to arrange the corners properly. The wrong side of the sheet fabric should be facing you.
Step 2
Next, pull up the center of the sheet and fold it until the sheet is flat and smooth as it would be if it were the correct size. The center fold should measure approximately 16 inches.
Step 3
Using straight pins, pin along the fold against the mattress, creating a straight line from the top edge to the bottom edge of the fitted sheet. Once you have pinned the sheet, carefully remove it from the bed and take it to your sewing machine.
Step 4
Using a straight stitch on your sewing machine, sew as close to the pinned line as possible. Remove the pins as you sew along the line.
Step 5
After sewing, cut the excess fabric 1 inch away from the sewn line. Dispose of the discarded fabric.
Step 6
To secure the raw edges of the new seam and prevent fraying, use a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine. Once you have finished, place the modified fitted sheet on your bed.
