Bed Sheets Too Big (pillow, duct, cheap, covered)

[d2mini]

You could always add a mattress topper.

I wonder if sheet sizes have changed slightly over the years to accommodate the very thick mattresses of today?

[Squirl]

Originally Posted by d2mini

You could always add a mattress topper.

I wonder if sheet sizes have changed slightly over the years to accommodate the very thick mattresses of today?

Yes, sheet sizes have changed to the "deep pocket" sizes.

We added a 4" memory foam topper but it did not help.

[Dawter]

Originally Posted by Squirl

Yes, sheet sizes have changed to the "deep pocket" sizes.

We added a 4" memory foam topper but it did not help.

So much for that idea, thanks Squirl.

Where can you buy the old-fashioned sheets?
These new sheets I've been buying are so slippery.

[beachmel]

Try sewing a strip of elastic to the ends & sides of the sheet, about 4" from the corners either way. It creates a new/deeper pocket for your sheets. I'm a restless sleeper and no matter what I do, I work the sheets loose every night unless I immediately do that modification when I buy new sheets. Good luck. It's not hard to do, it's just a matter of doing it.

[Coldjensens]

If you bought the matress at IKEA, it is a european sized mattress a bit narrower and a bit longer than our standard. This assures that you also have to buy all of your sheets at IKEA. it is a good idea on their part.

[PacificFlights]

Just something that popped in my head based on the size you mentioned, Is the lenght of the mattress 74" or is it the standard 75" or longer?

[South Jersey Styx]

Originally Posted by Dawter

Where can you buy the old-fashioned sheets?
These new sheets I've been buying are so slippery.

What material are they made of? 100% cotton shouldn't be slippery. Personally, I don't like the "sateen" type of cotton sheets (cotton with a shine?) as they pill easily. I have not tried the microfiber sheets yet.

So, just look for 100% cotton, and not the sateen type. I know, they'll promote it as being "luxury", but I just like good ol' basic types of sheets -- good thread count, wear well, and easy to wash.

Good luck!

[Coldjensens]

Freshly washed linen sheets always feel wonderful.

[beachmel]

Originally Posted by South Jersey Styx

What material are they made of? 100% cotton shouldn't be slippery. Personally, I don't like the "sateen" type of cotton sheets (cotton with a shine?) as they pill easily. I have not tried the microfiber sheets yet.

So, just look for 100% cotton, and not the sateen type. I know, they'll promote it as being "luxury", but I just like good ol' basic types of sheets -- good thread count, wear well, and easy to wash.

Good luck!

After stumbling upon "microplush fleece" sheets, I will not sleep on anything else. I will never sleep on cold cotton again, not as long as I have a choice in the matter.

[Dawter]

PacificFlights, my bed is 75" long.
South Jersey Styx, Good grief! I just looked at the package. They are "luxury" 100% polyester.
Sheesh, no wonder they are slipperry...LOL. Thanks for helping me to find out just why they are slippery.

Beachmel, LOL I love cold sheets!
You girls are the best!