How to decorate white bedding. How to sew bed linen? How to sew bed linen - video

Due to rising prices for cotton fiber, prices also increased bed sheets, and so significantly that it’s time to think about how to sew your own bed linen.
Of course, we will still buy a set of children's bedding for a newborn baby in the store, because we want it to be not only beautiful, but also without synthetic additives, and have certificates of quality and hygiene service. But for yourself and your family, it is quite possible to save money and sew your own bed linen, the main thing is to choose the right calico or chintz and calculate the fabric consumption.

What fabric to choose for sewing bed linen

Some manufacturers of fabrics for sewing bed linen offer inexpensive fabrics. Unfortunately, it is impossible to buy high-quality calico or chintz with a 100% percentage of cotton fiber inexpensively. The cost of one kilogram of cotton on the world market also determines the cost of one meter of calico or calico. The price of calico is above 100 rubles per meter - this is the reality of our days; you can only find cheaper fabric of low quality (due to reduced density) or with a large admixture of synthetic fibers, the so-called polycotton.

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Fabrics with synthetic additives have a slightly shiny, smooth surface, they are very durable and do not shrink when washed, but only cotton fibers create comfort and coziness for the body while sleeping. However, it is better to buy polycotton fabric and sew bed linen from it than to buy “cheap” sets in the literal and figurative sense of the word for 300 rubles. Why? To understand this, you need to understand what the density of calico or chintz is.

There should be a tag on the calico roll label indicating the density of the fabric. For example, Shuya calico has a density of 128 and 142 g/m and we had to work with this fabric for more than one year. Very strong, durable and high quality fabric. Bed linen made from such calico lasts not just one year, but many years, and does not fade or shrink when washed. However, other Russian manufacturers of calico and calico are also worthy of praise, and you can trust their products. But keep in mind that there are also counterfeits of the brands of our manufacturers, so pay attention to the label, which indicates the details of the enterprise and the quality characteristics of the fabric, as well as the factory logo and product certification mark. The picture shows the logo of the Shuya factory.

As for the question of how to sew bed linen, first of all, of course, you need to accurately measure the mattress, pillows, and blanket. The easiest way is to take measurements from the old set and add allowances for seams, shrinkage and inaccuracy of the cut (5-7 cm).

Cut the duvet cover so that it is also 5-7 cm wider than before. You can always remove the excess even later, but you can’t add more. Moreover, after the first strip, any calico made from natural fibers shrinks. After washing, see if it needs to be sutured or not.

Fabric consumption for a bedding set

Now, after these recommendations, you can calculate the fabric consumption for sewing bed linen. In this figure we give the approximate consumption of fabric 220cm wide for standard sizes of sets with two pillowcases.
And the most optimal layout of the pattern pieces for a standard 2-bed bedding set is shown in the top diagram.

It is best to buy fabric for sewing bed linen with a width of 220 cm. From many years of practice, we can definitely say that using this width of calico or chintz is the most optimal option for sewing bed linen.

First, you don't have to make seams like in this photo to increase the width of your sheet or duvet cover.
And secondly, in terms of cost, bed linen made from this particular width of fabric will not cost you much, but it will be cheaper than from other widths of calico. We will not give a layout for fabric 150 cm wide, as we hope that you will follow our advice.
True, in order to sew bed linen without “waste”, you need to buy calico with a width of 220 cm a little more, only 25 cm. And then you will cut out 3 pillowcases instead of 2, but without scraps of fabric. If you still decide to buy fabric for a set of bed linen with two pillowcases, then simply unfold the pillowcases crosswise. This will leave you with a lunge of 45cm by 155cm. Actually, you can sew a baby pillowcase from this piece.

The diagram quite clearly shows how to cut bed linen, so there is almost nothing to comment on.
There will be four pillowcases measuring 50 x 70 cm, so it is more profitable to cut two sets at once, adding to this calculation a sheet and a duvet cover.
We recommend making the sheet width at least 2 meters for any sleeping place, even if you have a sofa or bed 160 cm wide.
For a family set, two duvet covers with a width of 145 - 150 cm are used.
Pillowcases cut along the pattern can always be turned over on the bed so that they harmonize with the overall fabric pattern of the sheets and duvet cover, but sometimes “disharmony” comes from general pattern only decorates the bedding set.

How to sew bed linen with your own hands

Seams can be processed with an overlocker if you have one, but not with a zigzag on a Chaika sewing machine. You can also sew bed linen using a special linen stitch. Then, during washing, the cut seam of the bed linen will not fray and you can safely wash and spin it in any washing machine.

The linen seam is a little rougher than the overlock processing of the stitched edge, since the already double fabric is folded two more times, as a result the seam will consist of six layers of fabric. And on pillowcases made of thick calico, these seams will be noticeable. In addition, processing bed linen with a linen seam is a more labor-intensive process and requires a certain skill from the seamstress. An experienced seamstress sews bed linen without basting or a special linen foot, using exactly one seam and strictly along the edge by 0.1. It is better for an inexperienced seamstress to perform this seam in two operations. First stitch the parts of the calico to be sewn, then just bend it and secure it with a stitch, as shown in the figure.

In addition to the fabric for sewing bed linen, it is important to choose the right sewing threads. Threads should be strong, but not too thick. The main thing is that they do not collapse from moisture and constant washing, and that tears do not appear in the seams over time.

Set the stitch length step to medium size. A stitch that is too small will not make the seam stronger, but on the contrary, since the needle, often piercing the fabric, can simply destroy its fibers.

Standard bedding sizes

Sizes of 1.5 sleeping bedding:
Duvet cover: 150x210, 150x215 or 160x220 cm.
Bed sheet: 150x215, 160x210, 160x220 or 180x260 cm.

Dimensions of 2-bed bedding:
Duvet cover: 175x210, 180x210, 180x215 or 200x220 cm.
Bed sheet: 175x210, 175x215, 210x230, 220x215, 215x240, 220x240 or 240x260 cm.
Pillowcases: 50x70, 60x60 or 70x70 cm.

Double set "Euro", "Euro standard", "Euro maxi":
Duvet cover: 200x220, 205x225, 220x240 or 225x245 cm.
Bed sheet: 215x240, 220x250, 240x260, 220x270, 240x280 cm.

The family set consists of two duvet covers, one sheet and two or four pillowcases:
Duvet covers: 150x210 or 160x220 cm.
Bed sheet: 240x280 or 240x260 cm.
Pillowcases: 50x70 or 70x70 cm.

The children's bedding set includes a duvet cover, a sheet and one pillowcase:
Duvet cover: 153x215, 150x210 or 160x220 cm.
Bed sheet: 145x220, 150x210 or 180x260 cm.
Pillowcase: 50x70 or 70x70 cm.

Despite the huge assortment presented in stores, bedding sets remain a very expensive pleasure. Therefore, today many people are thinking about sewing such products themselves. Besides the fact that it is quite exciting, it also significantly saves the family budget. If you have also decided on this idea, we will tell you how to sew bed linen with your own hands - sizes and diagrams will help you cope with the task easier.

Advantages of self-tailoring

In addition to the fact that you will significantly save money on purchasing a new set, sewing your own bed linen has a number of other advantages:

Possibility of choosing fabric and colors.
The finished product will be sewn according to your individual parameters.
Possibility to sew the number of items you need.

Important! As a rule, sheets wear out most quickly during use, therefore, in order not to dismantle the set if something happens, it is best to sew 2-3 sheets in advance in reserve.

A self-made product will be of high quality.
You can sew a set of bed linen according to your own sketch by decorating it with embroidery, ruffles or a simple combination of fabrics.

How to choose fabric?

To make bed linen that will be practical and last you for many years, you need to purchase fabric made from natural cotton. That's why the best option For this purpose, dense calico will become. It is worth noting that since this fabric has a completely natural composition, its price will not be budgetary.

Important! When choosing fabric, first of all you need to pay attention to its density, since it is this indicator that is responsible for how many natural raw materials were used to make one meter of fabric. For example, calico with a density of 128 grams per square meter has excellent quality, it can be safely used for sewing bed linen.

If your budget is limited, you can purchase polycotton. This fabric has a high content of synthetic or polyester fibers. The finished products have a smooth and shiny texture, are resistant to shrinkage and have high strength.

Important! The disadvantage of polycotton is its weak hygroscopicity, since it does not absorb moisture well, so such underwear should not be used for the spring-summer period.

How to correctly calculate and cut fabric?

Before sewing bed linen at home, it is very important to calculate the required amount of fabric. Therefore, in order not to make mistakes in the calculations, first of all measure the dimensions of the mattress, blanket and pillows.

Important! Another way is to take measurements from the old set, adding 7-8 centimeters to take into account allowances and in case of fabric shrinkage.

Also appearance The finished product depends not only on the quality of the fabric you choose, but also on the correct cutting. Therefore, we offer you several rules that should be followed during this process:

The fold of the pillowcase should be at least 25 centimeters. This way, your pillow won't constantly fall out of it.
Don't skimp on sheet sizes. You can even add 20 centimeters to the standard parameters.
When cutting a duvet cover, it is also better to increase it by 6-7 centimeters, since even the highest quality material can shrink after washing.

How to sew bed linen correctly?

Using the example of a one-and-a-half set, we bring to your attention step by step instructions for making your own bed linen. To do this you will need 5.3 meters of fabric with a width of 2.2 meters, threads in color and a sewing machine.

Step 1. Sew the duvet cover:

Fold a 2.8 x 2.2 meter piece of fabric in half, wrong side out. Topstitch the top and long side seams. To do this, fold both edges together, fold them twice and stitch using a sewing machine.
Stitch the bottom of the future product in the same way so that about 50 centimeters remain unprocessed.
Finish the edges of the untreated area on the front side, making fastenings on the sides. This will create a hole for the blanket.

That's it, the duvet cover is ready!

Step 2. Sew a sheet

This is the simplest stage. To do this, you just need to double fold the fabric on the sides and stitch it.

Step 3. Sew pillowcases:

Take the fabric and measure 70 centimeters.
Fold this section in half, and turn the remaining 30 centimeters up. This will create a pocket that will hold the pillow in the pillowcase.
Fold the side edges straight and fold them twice. Sew using a sewing machine.
Turn it inside out finished product to the front side.

Important! Using a similar principle, you can sew 2-bed bedding with your own hands or Euro-size. The most important thing is to accurately determine the dimensions and calculate the required amount of fabric.

We sew bed linen for the little ones

As with an adult set, sewing children's bedding will not be difficult. You will need:

A piece of calico or other natural cotton material measuring 2.2x2.5 meters;

Important! Please note that the fabric must be thoroughly washed and ironed before starting work.

Zipper 50 centimeters long and lock;
A skein of linen elastic;
Sewing machine;
Threads in color;
Needle;
Scissors.

The procedure consists of several stages.

Stage 1. Duvet cover

We sew a duvet cover measuring 110x140 centimeters. The sequence of work is as follows:

Fold a piece of fabric in half, measure and cut a piece 143 centimeters long from it.
Baste the zipper and overcast each section of the future product. Sew everything on a sewing machine.
Sew the remaining two sides as well, finishing the edges with a zigzag stitch or overlock stitch.
Turn the finished product right side out.

Stage 2. Sheet

This version of a children's sheet is very convenient, since it covers the mattress, due to which it does not slide or bunch up. To make it, you need to measure from the main piece of fabric and cut a piece measuring 100x160 centimeters. Further process consists of the following actions:

Fold the workpiece in four.
In the upper right corner, cut out a square whose sides should be 19 centimeters long.
Sweep all four corners and do a preliminary fitting.
Sew all cuts using a sewing machine or overlock.
Make a hem so that the elastic fits through it. Stitch.
Insert the elastic band into the holes, distributing it evenly. Sew up the edges.

That's it, the sheet is ready!

Stage 3. Pillowcase

The remaining piece of fabric can be used to sew a pillowcase. Children's version sewn in exactly the same way as for an adult bedding set, detailed instructions which we described earlier.

Despite the fact that sewing a set of bed linen is a fairly easy process that takes about 3-4 hours, it still has a number of nuances that must be taken into account:

Before starting work, always decide in advance on the type of seams you will use. Basically, bed linen is sewn with a linen seam, closed or double. Their advantage lies in closed allowances, thanks to which the service life of the entire product is significantly increased.

Important! The edges can also be finished using an overlocker. This option is only suitable for inexperienced craftswomen who do not yet have the skills to sew a high-quality seam without preliminary basting.

Sewing a real set of bed linen at home is not at all difficult and anyone can do it, you just need to follow our instructions.

What is needed:

regular sewing machine(You won’t believe it, but bed linen can be sewn even on a children’s sewing machine). If you don’t have a sewing machine, but the desire to sew a sheet, pillowcase and duvet cover with your own hands is very strong, then right now choose from the catalog one of the time-tested sewing machines for your home with delivery.
To sew bed linen with your own hands you need buy the required amount of fabric(You won’t believe it, but you won’t have to go shopping for fabric. In the Fabric by meter and cut section you can easily find what you need, delivered to your home)
To sew bed linen with your own hands you will need table of sufficient size and scissors where you could tailor required sizes blanks of future bed linen from a single piece of fabric. (you won’t believe it, but you can cut on the floor)
Still needed ironing board and iron(but you can do without them)

Let's begin. We will assume that everything is already in stock except the required piece of fabric.

How to choose the right fabric for making bed linen?

First, you need to decide for what size bed the bed will be made.
If this is a baby crib, choose calico with a child’s pattern and a canvas width of 150 cm.
If you are sewing for a 1.5-size bed, then choose calico with a width of 150 cm.
If the bed or sleeping place large size(you won’t believe it, but there are many who prefer to sleep not on a bed or even on a sofa, but simply on the floor, for example the Japanese), 2 bedroom, Euro, then choose calico with a width of 220 cm.

We recommend choosing fabric made from 100% cotton, and the best fabric for a beginning seamstress is thick calico. Surface density calico of 120 gr./m2 will be quite enough.

So, the type, color and design of the fabric has been chosen, but you don’t know how many meters of fabric will be needed? In order not to make a mistake in the calculation, you can measure the length and width of the mattress, blanket and pillows. In addition, you can simply take the dimensions of an old set of bed linen as a sample and add 7-8 centimeters to it, in order to allow for seam allowances and inaccuracy in the cut.

You can navigate in choosing the right amount of fabric from the table below.

To sew baby bedding for a crib from fabric 150 cm wide, you need 4 meters of fabric.
Composition of the bed linen set: - duvet cover size 147 x 112 cm - 1 piece. - sheet size 150 x 100 cm - 1 pc. - pillowcase size 40 x 60 cm - 1 pc.
To sew 1.5-size bed linen from fabric 150 cm wide, you need 9 meters of fabric.
Composition of the bed linen set: - duvet cover size 217 x 143 cm - 1 piece. - sheet size 220 x 150 cm - 1 pc. - pillowcase size 70 x 70 cm - 2 pcs.
To sew 2 bedroom bedding from fabric 220 cm wide, you need 7 meters of fabric.
Composition of the bed linen set: - duvet cover size 175 x 210 cm - 1 piece. - sheet size 180 x 210 cm - 1 pc. - pillowcase size 70 x 70 cm - 2 pcs.
To sew Euro size bed linen from fabric 220 cm wide, you need 9 meters of fabric.
Composition of the bed linen set: - duvet cover size 200 x 217 cm - 1 piece. - sheet size 200x220 cm - 1 pc. - pillowcase size 50 x 70 cm - 2 pcs. - pillowcase size 70 x 70 cm - 2 pcs.
To sew family bedding, a duo made of fabric 220 cm wide, you need 11 meters of fabric.
Composition of the bed linen set: - duvet cover measuring 143 x 217 cm - 2 pcs. - sheet size 220 x 240 cm - 1 pc. - pillowcase size 50 x 70 cm - 2 pcs. - pillowcase size 70 x 70 cm - 2 pcs.

Tips for cutting bed linen at home

The pillowcase flap (valve) should be made at least 25 cm long. Add another 20 cm to the width of the sheet to be able to tuck the sheet under the mattress. Add 6-7 centimeters to the width of the duvet cover to compensate for fabric shrinkage after washing.

For an example of how to sew bed linen with your own hands, let’s take a standard double bed linen set, and calculate the fabric for it as follows:
In total, the fabric will need 7.45 m. This is for a fabric width of 220 cm. This length will be quite enough to make complete ones: one duvet cover, a sheet and three pillowcases measuring 70 by 70 or three pillowcases with side dimensions of 50 by 70 cm.
We measure and cut 365 cm from a single piece of fabric for a duvet cover. The result is a rectangle 365 by 220 cm.
We measure and cut 175 cm from the remaining fabric for the sheet. The result is a rectangle 220 by 175 cm.
We divide the remaining 175 x 220 cm into three or four equal parts, depending on what size pillowcases are needed.

How to sew a bedding set?

How to cut a sheet for a double bed?

We cut and sew the sheet ourselves, taking as an example a bed 190 cm long and 140 cm wide at the rate of 16 cm per fold of the sheet on each side. We cut a rectangle with a length of 190+3+5%=203 cm and a width of 140+(2*16)+(2*20)+3+5%=225 cm.

How to cut a duvet cover for a double bed?

We cut a duvet cover for a double blanket with a length of 205 cm and a width of 175 cm. We cut a rectangle with a length of 205 + 3 + 5% = 218 cm. It is advisable to cut the length so that one side has an edge. Width 175*2+1.5+5%=369 cm.

How to cut pillowcases with your own hands?

We cut 2 pillowcases measuring 70*70 cm. For one pillowcase we cut a rectangle with a length of 70+70+20+3+5%=152 cm and a width of 70+3+5%=77 cm.

We begin to sew bed linen with our own hands when the patterns are ready.
If you have reached this point by reading our article on how to sew bed linen yourself, then you will succeed.

A little advice. Before making the next line, it is advisable to iron the fold, after which the sewing will be much easier. Seams should be made with a straight stitch.

How to sew a bedsheet with your own hands?

To sew a sheet, the sections on four sides are hemmed with a double hem, you need to turn the section on the wrong side twice, 0.7 cm each, and stitch to the edge, that is, 1-2 mm. from the fold.

How to sew a duvet cover with your own hands?

Fold the fabric in half along its width, right side inward. We divide the lower part of the folded section in half and in both directions and make a mark of 30 cm. It turns out 60 cm in the middle. Sew 1.5 cm from the edge. You should get a window in the middle. The resulting seam must be ironed and the window stitched. From the edge - 5 mm. Then turn the duvet cover right side out and sew 3-5 mm on the remaining two sides. from the edge. Then turn the duvet cover inside out again and sew close to the seam, at a distance of 5-7 mm. As a result, unprocessed sections will remain inside the seam.

How to sew pillowcases with your own hands?

To sew your own pillowcases, the cuts on both sides of the width (or one, if the second is an edge) are hemmed with a double hem (turn the cut on the wrong side twice, 0.7 cm each, and stitch to the edge, that is, 1-2 mm from the fold. Then we fold the pillowcase so that the 20 cm flap is located inside between two layers of fabric. We sew on both sides of the length 3-5 mm from the edge. After that, we turn the pillowcase inside out and sew close to the seam, at a distance of 5-7 mm. As a result, the raw cuts will remain inside the seam.

Today I want to tell you and show you an example of how to sew bed linen with your own hands at home. It happens that spouses buy themselves a large family bed, say, 2 m wide. But the blanket remains a standard double - 1.8 m (well, they didn’t have time or didn’t want to buy a larger one - they feel warm and cozy under it). Bed linen manufacturers do not focus on such eccentrics - and offer for sale either sets designed entirely for a regular bed, or sets made for a large bed. Or, perhaps, it’s convenient for you when there are two separate blankets on the bed (for example, I have this - my husband sleeps under one, and my younger kinder and I sleep under the other). Or three pillows. Or four - that's all different sizes. Of course, not a single manufacturer will provide for all your wishes of this kind - and therefore sometimes it is easier to sew bed linen yourself than to look for a ready-made suitable set on sale.
In addition, when the right approach and the correct choice of fabric, you can easily save a certain amount cash, sewing a set of bed linen with your own hands at home. Of course, this statement will not be true if you suddenly decide to buy the highest quality and most expensive silk for sheets and duvet covers, however, by going to a wholesale center and choosing budget option(satin or calico, cotton or chintz), you can fit into a rather modest amount, for which you definitely cannot purchase a ready-made set.

We sew bed linen with our own hands - master class

We will need:

Actually, the fabric;
- tailor's meter and pins,
- scissors,
- long ruler;
- threads;
- sewing machine;
- some free time;
- a little patience;
- a lot of desire...

Photo 1: First, about choosing fabric. Satin is the best choice for sewing bed linen - a specially woven fabric that consists of cotton and synthetic fibers. This increases the “life” of the set, and in addition, the linen will delight you with a smooth and silky surface and a noble shine.
Calico is also suitable for sewing, but it will feel rougher. I don’t recommend taking chintz - it is very thin and will quickly end its service. In addition, it tends to deform when washed. You can take any fabric width for sewing bedding - 160 cm will do, and 220...
I won’t write anything about the size of the fabric on purpose - it all depends on the number of pillowcases, the size of the pillows and the mattress. But the most convenient option is to take measurements from your favorite old set - you don’t have to do any math, all allowances for a loose fit are taken into account...
If such a set is not yet available, I recommend adding 3 cm to the measurements of the width and length of the pillowcase, and 5 cm in width to the measurements of the blanket...
But just in case, when laying out fabric 220 cm wide, we will need fabric: length of sheet + 2 x length of blanket + 2 x width (or length) of pillowcase + all seam allowances.

Photo 2: Any sewing begins with decorating – and even more so for bed sewing. The fabric must be washed at a water temperature of about 60 degrees for it to “shrink”. By the way, you can take 30 cm of the same fabric for testing, wash it and estimate how much it shrinks - sometimes it happens that the fabric shrinks by as much as 10%.

Photo 3: During the drying process, do not overdry the fabric and iron it - it is easier and more pleasant to work with even fabric...
In addition, ironing with steam will finish the decating process.

Photo 4: Next, carefully look and read the instructions to understand how to sew bed linen with your own hands at home using a sewing machine. We move from simple to complex - first we cut the sheet. If you used the size of the mattress as a measurement, then add 20-22 cm to its width and length for the hem of the sheet under the mattress and the seams. For a double bed, it is better, of course, to use fabric 220 cm wide and cut it across, but if it is not available, then we cut it lengthwise (along the length), sewing the missing piece to one of the sides plus 3-4 cm for the hem and seam. One more note - when laying out the fabric, make sure that the direction of the pattern on the sheet, duvet cover and pillowcases coincides...
Now it’s time to cut the pillowcases: when cutting, add 3 cm to the pillowcase measurement for a loose fit + 3 cm for the width of the seams, to the length of 3 cm for the hem + 10 – 15 cm for the flap.
Let's start cutting the duvet cover - if the fabric is 220 cm wide, we cut it across, if it is shorter, we cut it lengthwise, sewing down the missing section. For a loose fit, add 5 cm in width, plus 3 cm for seams (1.5 cm on each side) in length and width. We marked it, drew a boundary line, folded it STRICTLY along the line, without distortions, and measured the length along the length of the segment.
Tip: for ease of cutting, fold the fabric in half lengthwise and pin it in several places with tailor’s pins or iron it this way when ironing - this will make it more convenient to measure the pieces and cut faster.

Photo 5: Did you measure and double-check all the measurements, following the tailor’s saying: “Measure twice, cut once”? Great, let's cut it.

Photo 6: Carefully put it in a pile so that nothing gets wrinkled or dirty...

Photo 7: Let's start sewing. First you need to hem all the edges of each piece of bedding set. We use a hem stitch. To do this, first the edge is folded by 5 mm, smoothed, then folded again by 1 cm. For ease of sewing, we pin it with tailor’s pins, directing them not along the seam, but across it - this way you can safely sew on a typewriter, without fear that the needle will fall on pin and it breaks - it will simply “jump off” from it.

Photo 8: We make a seam, stepping back from the fold of the folded edge by 1-2 mm.

Photo 9: Don’t forget to take out the pins - I don’t think it will be comfortable to sleep on them...

Photo 10: Let's start with the pillowcase. To begin with, fold the future pillowcase in half with the face inward, not forgetting to first bend the section for the valve (10-15 cm).

Photo 10a: We will sew the pillowcases using a reverse seam: we fold the parts with the wrong side inward. We chop it off.

Photo 10b: We lay the seam at a distance of 5 mm from the edge.

Photo 10c: We trim the seams, turn the pillowcase inside out, and chop it off so that the first seam is inside the second future seam.

Photo 10d: Sew at a distance of 5-8 mm from the edge.

Photo 10d: The pillowcase is ready! We carefully roll it up - let it await sewing by its “colleagues”!

Photo 11: Duvet cover line. In order not to process the seams, we use a closed seam. To do this, fold the fabric with the right side inward so that one cut protrudes above the other by 5-6 mm.

Photo 12: We bend the protruding edge.

Photo 13: We cut off the fold with tailor’s pins (don’t forget about their direction).

Photo 14: We make a seam, stepping back from the fold of the folded edge by 1-2 mm. Remove the pins.

Photo 15: Then we bend the protruding edge and chop it off, as shown in the photo.

Photo 16: We sew, retreating from the fold 1 mm.

Photo 17: The width of the finished seam is 0.6-0.8 mm.

Photo 18: Don’t forget to leave a hole on one side for threading a blanket about 50 cm wide. By the way, it’s better to make it on the side of the grain thread - this way you’ll save time on hemming the fabric...

Photo 19: Our bedding set is ready!

In this master class, I described the most primitive sewing of bedding. With a little creativity and patience, you can sew pillowcases with frills, a duvet cover with a heart-shaped hole, or a sheet with ruffles. Pigs, diamonds, crosses, toes - everyone has their own dreams and fantasies, and a set of bed linen sewn with their own hands - best way implement them.

It's no secret that handicrafts have a special energy. A do-it-yourself bedding set will evoke special dreams, lift your spirits and protect from everything bad that can happen. If you believe in this, this will happen...

With respect to you, Ivanets Oksana
You might be interested in learning new ones

Not every housewife thinks about sewing bed linen. Modern industry supplies the market with such a huge variety of products in this category, where the abundance of colors, fabric textures and styles can satisfy the needs of even the most capricious buyer, that the idea of sewing “clothes” for your bed with your own hands will seem like a waste of time to many. But never before have flow products reached the high level of elegance and chic of things made personally, with “soul”.

Sometimes life situations prompt you to pick up a machine and start making duvet covers, sheets and pillowcases.

For example, non-standard parameters of bedroom furniture, an unusual design of a bedroom, or simply a desire to decorate your home, to introduce novelty and originality.

Let's figure out how to sew bed linen with your own hands!

Numerous experience shows that even completely inexperienced seamstresses are able to cope with the task on their own.

The first step is to take correct measurements in order to accurately calculate the fabric consumption for sewing the set. Good high-quality fabric also requires good material costs, so there is absolutely no need for unnecessary trimmings (although in a pinch, they will make excellent kitchen towels or other crafts). And the “shortfall” threatens to ruin the whole plan. By increasing the size, you will have to add unwanted seams, which absolutely do not contribute to comfort and coziness.

The simplest and optimal solution will be the purchase of a special bed linen, where the standard width of 2.20 m is already initially set. A good housewife knows that after washing, bed fabric shrinks by approximately 3-5% and, when calculating the footage for sewing, it is necessary to take into account individual characteristics material.

For example, let's take a standard teenage bed with a mattress width of 90 cm and a pillow of 60x60 cm.

Example of fabric calculation:

The bedding set will consist of 1 sheet, for which you will need fabric 90+30cm x 2 wide. You can add more fabric on both sides in order to easily adjust the edges of the sheet under the mattress, but within reasonable limits. The minimum additional width is 30 cm per allowance on both sides, calculated taking into account the height of the mattress and the launch.
When calculating the amount of fabric for 1 duvet cover, it is necessary to take into account the actual size of the duvet. To begin with, take two widths and add 10 cm to them for allowances, 10 cm for shrinkage and another 10 cm for free movement.
As a result, for a blanket 1.2 m wide, we get the width of the fabric for the duvet cover = 1.2 m x 2 + 10 cm + 10 cm + 10 cm.
Only 2m and 70cm. Add 10cm to the length for seams and allowance.
With pillowcases everything is quite simple. If the pillow is 70x70cm, then the length and width also correspond to the same dimensions + 10 cm for allowance. Don't forget about shrinkage - +10cm along the length of the fabric. It is much more economical to cut out a pillowcase if its width is positioned along the length of the purchased cut. As a result, according to the width of the cut, we get 2 lengths of the pillowcase + 20-30cm, and the length will be the width of the pillowcase and 10cm for the seams.

By summing up all the data, we obtain the required footage of fabric for sewing a set of bed linen. A thrifty housewife does not throw money away. This means that, having calculated everything correctly and double-checked it, we buy the fabric back to back.

Calculation example for a 1.5 bed set (duvet cover, sheet and pillowcase):

What is the best fabric for bedding?

The characteristics of the material we choose for sewing bed linen also have an important influence on the quality of sleep.

The optimal solution is natural fabrics such as silk, linen, cotton.

Natural properties of natural pure materials provide maximum comfort and amenities. They are completely non-allergenic, hygroscopic and neutral to static electricity, which means they are ideal for people of any age, even newborns.

The affordable price and unique natural properties of natural, environmentally friendly cotton make it very popular among practical housewives.

Cotton fabrics, in addition, are very practical: they can be easily washed and bleached, do not deform, can withstand different temperature changes and are ironed perfectly. Their only slight drawback can be considered the initial shrinkage, about 3-4 cm per 1 meter of length.

Brief characteristics of some fabrics:

Chintz attracts with its variety of colors and the cheapest price, but the low density of chintz cannot ensure longevity. As a result, the linen quickly wears out and loses its attractive original appearance.
Calico also pleases with its affordable prices and colors, and its density is higher. It does not shed, and over time it only becomes softer and more comfortable.
Flannel can also be used for bedding. It is used for sewing diapers and linen for newborns. Flannel in its properties is very similar to calico.
Soft and pleasant to the touch, satin is a stronger and more durable material, but increased quality characteristics also correspond to a higher price.

Linen occupies a leading position among mid-price fabrics in terms of its natural physical and mechanical qualities and beneficial effects on the human body.

Natural linen does not lend itself well to coloring, so it has soft pastel colors. The production of flax is highly labor intensive, which affects its price.

The stores offer a huge range of fabrics of various parameters and different prices to choose from. Therefore, everyone can choose the optimal combination of cost, quality and appearance.

Thread selection

Threads also play an equally significant role in achieving the highest level comfort. Picking up color scheme in accordance with the color and tone of the material, do not forget about the quality of the thread and its parameters. The thickness of the thread affects the quality of the seam.

Modern manufacturers offer large selection strong, reliable and good threads.

Suitable for bedding:

smooth 100% polyester Durafix thread
professional high strength polystrong
multi-purpose Capiton thread, which fits perfectly and is practically not felt at hand.

When choosing threads in a store, you should pay attention to the markings; there are two types:

Lx is linen and cotton
LL – a combination of flax and lavsan
The numbers indicate the actual thickness.

Synthetic threads, labeled as 100% polyester, are much superior to natural types in terms of twist quality and practically do not fray.

You can tell the good ones from the not so good ones yourself. An excellent thread is absolutely even and stretches smoothly. Low quality threads have an uneven structure - thin areas and compactions. In the car it will go unevenly, often break off and curl. The seam will also be uneven.

Small pattern tricks

Cutting is a moment no less important than counting fabric consumption. The saying that you need to measure seven times - indisputable fact. You can’t sew something cut back, so first we’ll prepare the fabric we’ve chosen.

Adviсe:

Before cutting out the bedding set, it is better to iron the material with steam to remove all folds and wrinkles, as well as to make the first initial shrinkage.
The cut prepared in this way is leveled on the floor.
We make markings using colored chalk and a felt-tip pen. If you don’t have either one or the other on hand, then an aspirin tablet is good for colored fabrics, which leaves a noticeable line.
We install all markings on both edges, which will eliminate the possibility of inaccuracy and curvature of the cutting line.

How to sew bed linen with your own hands

So, we have determined the size, texture, color and fabric consumption. We bought everything we needed. Removed everything unnecessary and prepared workplace. Now you can start sewing the kit.

All seams of bed linen are usually made using the sewing seam technique.

Stages of this technique:

The parts are folded inward with their front sides so that the lower side is extended outward by 6-7 mm, for further laying it on the upper part.
The seam constructed in this way is secured with stitching.
Next you need to lay out the fastened parts in different sides and lay a new line, while closing the first one.

This bed seam technique ensures high strength and reliability of the connection.

We perform all connecting seams using this technique. The edges of the sheet are hemmed with a regular seam.

For the duvet cover, it is necessary, in the most convenient place for you, to leave an unsewn hole, the edges of which are also processed with a simple seam.

Design

Acting as your own designer, you are free to fantasize on any topic, the main thing is that you feel cozy and comfortable. It is not at all necessary to sew new bedding to support the existing interior. Sewing with my own hands provides a unique opportunity to radically change the image of the bedroom. Make it quiet and calm, or romantic, or filled with love and promises.