How to sew bed linen?

Bed linen is a set of sleeping accessories that every family needs. It is an attribute that creates and maintains comfort for the body during sleep.

Increasingly, double beds for modern interiors are made to order, therefore they have non-standard sizes. Despite the fact that the assortment of spectacular bed linen on the market is large, in this case you need to sew the linen according to different, individual measurements. In the event that you have an ordinary double or one-and-a-half bed in your bedroom, it is easy to purchase linen for it in a store or in the market.

But many people still prefer not to buy a ready-made, but to sew an elegant set at home. Moreover, sewing with your own hands allows you to save almost half the cost of a linen set in the retail network.

When trying on, the pillowcase is too big and hangs down, then the duvet cover is too small. Plus, sheets wear out faster than other parts. Housewives know that it is better to have several replacement sheets in the set for one duvet cover.

Since the linen set is to be made exactly in size, a number of necessary measurements should be made using a centimeter tape.

You will need such accessories and materials for sewing.

• Sewing machine.
• Threads... It cannot be overlooked how important it is to choose the right quality threads. Experts recommend purchasing high-strength Poly Strong spools, polyester yarns and multipurpose. After unwinding a little, make sure that there are no seals on them that make it difficult to work, and the thickness is the same along the entire length. The marking shows what formed the basis of the thread - "LH", for example, it is linen plus cotton, and "LL" is linen with lavsan. The number indicates how dense the thread is in the spool.

• Textile... Stores are full of modern kits, expensive and for the average wallet. Today you can choose cotton, calico, semi-synthetic, silk and sets of mixed materials. To make sure that this material meets your expectations of comfort, it is better, as they say, "to touch it with your own hands." In Russia, the Ivanovsky and Shuisky combines have long been famous throughout the country. Today they are still leaders in the production of excellent textiles.

• Iron, scissors, needle for folding parts if necessary.

It is customary to sew linen from such fabrics.

Similar materials made of cotton thread. But if the first crumples and is not too durable, then the second is much stronger. The main advantage of chintz is its softness and lightness.

The queen among cotton counterparts when sewing bed linen.This fabric not only does not lose strength, but it becomes more pleasant and softer during use. It is not afraid of frequent washings and does not fade, retaining the original brightness of the colors. At first glance, coarse calico looks rough, but the fibers are very pleasant to the body.

Each roll indicates the density, which must be at least 125 g per square meter. In this case, the amount of natural cotton raw materials will allow the fabric to be used for a long time.

There are a limited number of coloring agents for flax. Sheets and pillowcases are made of it, mostly white with a rare pattern and stripes. However, in terms of hypoallergenicity, few fabrics can be compared to linen thread. Flannel is denser and softer. For her, the best season for use is autumn and winter.

Elite silk sets look very beautiful and elegant, they are classified as expensive. It is a durable fabric base with a high level of comfort that fits perfectly to the body.

Natural material is quite expensive, so it is mainly sold as a blended material with synthetic additives. But if you are lucky enough to purchase 100% thick enough silk and sew a bedding set from it, the pleasure is guaranteed for many years, since it is a durable, excellently serving material.

Thin and durable fabric that withstands frequent washings.

The villi keep warm and pleasantly touch the body in hot weather. Sheets made from such a canvas can be safely called universal. Looks great on bed.

They contain a high - from 40 to 60% - content of artificial threads. Inexpensive and bright sets have a number of advantages: they are smooth and thin, they look elegant, they are easy to wash and dry quickly. But in hot weather it is better to lay cotton underwear, good moisture absorption.

The pattern for constructing a pattern depends on what kind of kit is to be made. It is easy to calculate the fabric, knowing the standard sizes.

This is a bedding set consisting of one duvet cover, two pillowcases and one sheet. In this case, the sheet can be from 175 to 220 cm in width and from 210 to 240 in length. For a double blanket, you need a duvet cover with dimensions of 180-210 cm x 215 cm or almost square - 220 x 200. Pillowcases come in three sizes: 50x70, 60x60 and 70x70.

Designed for one person, so the set includes one sheet and one pillowcase, as well as a duvet cover. If the sizes of three types of pillowcases coincide with the double set, then the size of the sheet and duvet cover is within the following limits: width 150–160 cm, length 210–220.

This is the name for linen with the same number of items as in a double set, but with large sheets. The standard width of this item is 220 cm, and the length can be up to 270 cm. The duvet cover in the euroset has parameters 220x240, variations are possible from 205x225 to 225x250 cm.

For children, sets are sewn similar to one and a half in size. In this case, the sheet and duvet cover are made of smaller width: 145–155 cm with a length of 210–215. A small pillowcase is needed for the pillow: 50x50 cm.

Then you need to draw sketches according to which the pattern is built.

• Sheet... The length corresponds to the mattress, the width is measured taking into account three parameters: width, double height and additional fabric for the folds and free sagging. This is usually 25 to 40 cm extra.Up to 6 cm are left on the seams on both sides.
• Duvet cover... The sketch will match the length and double the width of your blanket, plus the same seam allowances.
• Pillowcase... You need to measure two lengths and one pillow width. Leave the length on the valve 20-25 cm and on both sides 5 cm - on the seams.

Sewing bed linen with your own hands is not such a difficult task as it seems at first, if there is a detailed scheme that the master class offers. Sewing at home can be a creative process that will captivate, especially since the result is obtained quickly.

Sewing requires a pocket to hold the pillow, so it is important to cut the fabric straight. The measured fabric is folded right side in, leaving about 30 cm.This piece is folded up. Then the sides are folded evenly and sewn together, the line is laid taking into account the double turns. You no longer need to sew the top of the pocket. The turned-out pillowcase is carefully ironed.

The fabric cut to size is folded upside down, folded in half. Then a long seam on the side and top of the product is sewn over. The rolled-up edges are sewn neatly with a seam. In this case, the edge does not require additional processing. Beginning the line, bartacks are made, passing through one place several times for strength.

In order for the blanket to fit freely into the blanket cover, leave about 50-60 cm in the center below, the rest is sewn up. The central open part is sewn from the front surface.

To make this item, all the edges of the pattern are tucked up and sewn, there is already an edge on both sides. It looks neat enough so you can leave it without folds. If folded, then basting by hand before sewing.

Beautiful lingerie, first of all, is obtained from unusual and high-quality fabrics. It is recommended not only to choose familiar materials, but also to pay attention to fashion trends. For a modern set, you can pick up fabrics with different textures. It is fashionable to combine a plain sheet with a duvet cover made of fabric with a geometric and floral pattern.

Many people like lingerie with lace, ruffles and guipure. They can decorate the duvet cover not only along the edges, but also in the middle, having bought a small cut for this. Lace strips are attached to all items with a regular seam. Decorated with cotton and hemstitch - an elegant satin ribbon.

The materials are sold in rolls up to 2 m, and if you need to sew a non-standard set, cotton or other natural fiber with a small pattern is optimal.

If there is a three-dimensional pattern on the fabric, it is oriented along the transverse or lobar thread. Depending on this, the material is recruited in width or arbitrarily in size, measuring regardless of the location of the elements.

To make bed linen correctly, the main thing is to determine what type of seam will be used when stitching. Seam, special underwear and double - the main types of seams. If you made them with high quality, the cuts will not diverge over time, the laundry can be machine washed and it will last a long time.

Here are some helpful tips from experts.

• You should not save on material, on the contrary, it is always better to leave a few centimeters for shrinkage during the first wash. This rule especially applies to long, comfortable sheets.
• Before opening, the fabric is ironed with hot steam. Folds and folded parts will go away, initial shrinkage will occur.
• Choose as flat as possible the surface for cutting to avoid distortion of the fabric. The smoothness of the floor in the largest room is suitable, since very large tables are not in every interior.

• Calico is not sewn with a linen seam, as it requires folding the fabric in six layers, making the material rough. It is also difficult for inexperienced craftswomen to perform this type of seam on the move, which requires preliminary folding of individual parts. Do not use "zigzag", it is better to do the processing with an overlock, and then start stitching the parts.
• The threads should not be too thin or thick, otherwise they will break or tear the fabric. Coil selection is an important part of your job. No matter how carefully you choose the material, low-quality threads can ruin the whole business.
• Set the machine sewing pitch to medium. The notion that fine stitching will improve stitching quality is incorrect. Deliberately small stitches act on the textile fibers, destroying them. Large ones - make gaps in the seams and lead to puffs.

• If this is your first set that you sew, do not immediately try to repeat a complex design with a combination of different fabrics, for example, make a sheet with an elastic band. Do not immediately take on very thin and delicate fabrics such as silk. Sewing products from it, as well as decorating a set with lace and satin, requires skills. You will always have time to learn how to decorate and diversify the model, the main thing is to master the basic techniques. Start with small and simple pieces.

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