The Great Fitted Sheet Battle
What is it with fitted sheets? They're a mystery to me.31 total reviews
Comment from GWHARGIS
I have tried to fold fitted sheets for years. I have failed. I worked as a maid at a local motel for about sx years. One lady could fold them perfectly. I tried and tried, until I learned the art of passing them over to her. I folded the top sheets and pillowcases and she folded the bottom ones. We became the dream team. I also have started buying sheet sets that have tags sewn into them. Sides or top/bottom. They cut bed making time in half. Great piece of writing. I enjoyed. Gretchen
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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I have tried to fold fitted sheets for years. I have failed. I worked as a maid at a local motel for about sx years. One lady could fold them perfectly. I tried and tried, until I learned the art of passing them over to her. I folded the top sheets and pillowcases and she folded the bottom ones. We became the dream team. I also have started buying sheet sets that have tags sewn into them. Sides or top/bottom. They cut bed making time in half. Great piece of writing. I enjoyed. Gretchen
Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Gretchen,
thanks so much for the great review and the six gal. I love that you and the other lady could work together as a team. I fear that if I had a tag on my sheet, it would bother me to the point that I would tear it off. It would be an irritation, like the tag on the back of a shirt that nags at my neck until I've had enough. Its nice to see I'm not alone in my battle.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, there will be a lot of people who are going to think you are nuts when they read this. But if it's any consolation, I won't be one of them. I hate fitted sheets! Like you, they drive me bonkers trying to fold them up neatly. Or used to. I stopped buying the darn things. It isn't that much more trouble to take a straight top sheet and tuck in it at the bottom, tuck the corner back, and then fold the sides under to make nice crisp, tight sheets. No seams, wrinkles, or rough puckers to rub against aggravated skin and make me uncomfortable. I'm sure we're the minority, but who cares, we're right. :-) Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Well, there will be a lot of people who are going to think you are nuts when they read this. But if it's any consolation, I won't be one of them. I hate fitted sheets! Like you, they drive me bonkers trying to fold them up neatly. Or used to. I stopped buying the darn things. It isn't that much more trouble to take a straight top sheet and tuck in it at the bottom, tuck the corner back, and then fold the sides under to make nice crisp, tight sheets. No seams, wrinkles, or rough puckers to rub against aggravated skin and make me uncomfortable. I'm sure we're the minority, but who cares, we're right. :-) Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Ric,
I didn't know that you could buy sets of sheets without a fitted one. I guess you just buy individual sheets. Of all the issues in the world, I suppose I shouldn't let fitted sheets bother me, but they do affect me directly. I like the way you think buddy. I'm sure that whatever problem comes your way, you'll find a suitable solution to solve it. Have a blessed day.
Tom
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Yes, I buy single sheets, rather than sets, when I can find them. LOL
Comment from MissMerri
I love the way you can take the most ordinary parts of life and turn them into a story or sometimes an essay with humor and even life lessons. Perhaps, when we discussed the folding of fitted sheets recently, I forgot to mention this is a task that can be done by one, but is really much easier when shared with a partner. (As are most difficult tasks.) When there are two of you, the sheets can be pulled taut and corners tucked into each other, edges folded toward the center, creating something close to a rectangle. Folding the sheets straight out of the dryer helps prevent wrinkling. But I meant this to be a comment on your writing, not your housekeeping. Your writing is consistently fun, articulate and correct in all respects. I always enjoy reading your thought-provoking topics and self-deprecating humor. Maybe you should spend more time writing and less time on bed making. Just an opinion. ð??? Take it or leave it. MM
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reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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I love the way you can take the most ordinary parts of life and turn them into a story or sometimes an essay with humor and even life lessons. Perhaps, when we discussed the folding of fitted sheets recently, I forgot to mention this is a task that can be done by one, but is really much easier when shared with a partner. (As are most difficult tasks.) When there are two of you, the sheets can be pulled taut and corners tucked into each other, edges folded toward the center, creating something close to a rectangle. Folding the sheets straight out of the dryer helps prevent wrinkling. But I meant this to be a comment on your writing, not your housekeeping. Your writing is consistently fun, articulate and correct in all respects. I always enjoy reading your thought-provoking topics and self-deprecating humor. Maybe you should spend more time writing and less time on bed making. Just an opinion. ð??? Take it or leave it. MM
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Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Adonna,
every time I make the bed I think of your advice. I was going to say I think of you, but I don't want people to get the wrong impression. I'm so glad that you're on here now. Thanks so much for the exceptional review gal. I would say that writing takes more thought than folding sheets, but that wouldn't be entirely true in my case. I so appreciate your lovely comments gal. I hope you're on the mend.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from Mrs. KT
Six stars for your perseverance, Tom!
What a hoot!
My husband and I make a game out of placing the fitted sheets on our bed when the time comes to change the sheets. Always a fun time = not!
But I have noticed that manufacturers are now placing tags on the fitted shitted sheets I have purchased to indicate where the top goes = that's a plus! As for folding, well, that is still a struggle even though I've actually watched videos on how to do it!
Continue on with your struggle, Tom! Wrinkles be gone!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Six stars for your perseverance, Tom!
What a hoot!
My husband and I make a game out of placing the fitted sheets on our bed when the time comes to change the sheets. Always a fun time = not!
But I have noticed that manufacturers are now placing tags on the fitted shitted sheets I have purchased to indicate where the top goes = that's a plus! As for folding, well, that is still a struggle even though I've actually watched videos on how to do it!
Continue on with your struggle, Tom! Wrinkles be gone!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Diane,
I always assumed that folding fitted sheets was a challenge for more folks than just me, but most people hide their incompetence. We can no longer afford to be ashamed, but should embrace our inability with pride. Perhaps we could start a non profit organization. Everyone else is protesting, perhaps we should too!
Love hearing from you gal. Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Sally Law
You're a scream. I grew up in a military home and know how to make a bed so tight one can flip a quarter on it. Google search: How to fold a fitted sheet. The best one with an instructional video is from Reddit. You and your wife check it out. A fitted sheet should look like a small square pillow when folded properly. Use fabric softener on your sheets which helps them to be less wrinkled and more comfortable to sleep on. Done and done.
I hope this helps. From my Mama down to me and to you.
Sal :))
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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You're a scream. I grew up in a military home and know how to make a bed so tight one can flip a quarter on it. Google search: How to fold a fitted sheet. The best one with an instructional video is from Reddit. You and your wife check it out. A fitted sheet should look like a small square pillow when folded properly. Use fabric softener on your sheets which helps them to be less wrinkled and more comfortable to sleep on. Done and done.
I hope this helps. From my Mama down to me and to you.
Sal :))
Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Sally,
Are you able to make your fitted sheet that tight too? I guess I will have to check out the video. Part of the issue with the sheet not fitting correctly is that I have a mattress topper on the mattress, but that's got nothing to do with the poor folding skills. I find it interesting that so many people are so forthcoming and helpful, either admitting to being unable to fold them either or offering suggestions on how to do it. I love this site and the people on it.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review and comments gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
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Most welcome. I'm a problem solver by nature.
Sal :)))
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Oh don't worry, Tom, I'm with you all the way here! And your notes are amusing enough to be a post in their own right! This struggle is definitely worse than building the coliseum!! But one tip my mother told me is always do the worst job first. Then you're fresher and more able to take the knocks that will inevitably come! After that, it's downhill. But why worry too much about the wrinkles? Our bodies are pretty good at pressing those out. I know, like me, it's that anal, never to be beaten personality. Just hold on to the potential joy of success that one time in ten and keep laughing (and making us laugh!) Well done! Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Oh don't worry, Tom, I'm with you all the way here! And your notes are amusing enough to be a post in their own right! This struggle is definitely worse than building the coliseum!! But one tip my mother told me is always do the worst job first. Then you're fresher and more able to take the knocks that will inevitably come! After that, it's downhill. But why worry too much about the wrinkles? Our bodies are pretty good at pressing those out. I know, like me, it's that anal, never to be beaten personality. Just hold on to the potential joy of success that one time in ten and keep laughing (and making us laugh!) Well done! Take care Debbie
Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Debbie,
Most issues I do tend to tackle the worst problem first, but with the sheets, for some reason, I do just the opposite. I keep thinking I'm going to get it right, and I don't want to wear myself out before I get the other sheet and pillow cases done. I've been blessed with a good sense of humor, and can see the humor in most situations, usually after a bit of time has passed. Thanks so much for the delightful review gal. Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Tom Horonzy
It remains a perplex thing to do and I too did not know what you didn't know until... honestly, my 37 yr old daughter came home for a visit for Mother's Day and asked mom if she knew. She did and showed her. Fascinating that step one was to turn it inside out. After that I lost interest but when she got done in tirty seconds there before me was a squarely folded fitted sheet.
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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It remains a perplex thing to do and I too did not know what you didn't know until... honestly, my 37 yr old daughter came home for a visit for Mother's Day and asked mom if she knew. She did and showed her. Fascinating that step one was to turn it inside out. After that I lost interest but when she got done in tirty seconds there before me was a squarely folded fitted sheet.
Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Tom,
you're making me laugh here! You lost interest? How could you? Obviously this isn't a priority in you life. I suppose I should make it my life's mission to properly fold the fitted sheet at least once in my life before I pass on. I try not to set myself too lofty goals.
Have a blessed day my friend.
Tom
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Tom, I believe I've told you that you remind me of Andy Rooney, who made a career out of bitching a lot:-)
How long have fitted sheets been around? I Googled it: 1959 it was patented. And it appears you're not the only one who grumbles about them.
Tom, you don't need to fold them if you simply put them back on the bed out of the dryer. I haven't folded sheets in years.
Most new sheets come with tags on the top and bottom (that tell you it's the top and bottom) to make the job easier.
You're making this way too hard on yourself, my friend. Life's too short:-)
But I'm so glad that Andy Rooney is alive and well in my friend Tom:-)
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Tom, I believe I've told you that you remind me of Andy Rooney, who made a career out of bitching a lot:-)
How long have fitted sheets been around? I Googled it: 1959 it was patented. And it appears you're not the only one who grumbles about them.
Tom, you don't need to fold them if you simply put them back on the bed out of the dryer. I haven't folded sheets in years.
Most new sheets come with tags on the top and bottom (that tell you it's the top and bottom) to make the job easier.
You're making this way too hard on yourself, my friend. Life's too short:-)
But I'm so glad that Andy Rooney is alive and well in my friend Tom:-)
xo
Pam
Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Pam,
thanks so much for the exceptional review and the six gal. You're the second person to mention that they put the sheets on fresh out of the dryer. I fear if I did that, I'd forget when the last time I changed the sheets. I have several different colored ones, so I know. I'm delighted to be compared to Andy Rooney. Maybe I should let my eyebrows grow out, except that they poke me in the eye and it's dangerous when I'm driving to be unable to see what's going on in front of me. I'm honored that you consider me a friend. Thank you. Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from Wendy G
I laughed my head off about this - I identify completely, because every Monday I go through the same battle! I feel like an idiot. I even lay the stupid thing on the dining room table so I can see what I a'm doing. Makes no difference. I saw a you-tube video about how to do it once, but I suppose I obviously need to have another look. Mine come out differently folded (and not very neat) every time. And I do like things to be neat. Oh, what pleasure your story gave me, just knowing that people all over the world share my struggles.
Wendy
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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I laughed my head off about this - I identify completely, because every Monday I go through the same battle! I feel like an idiot. I even lay the stupid thing on the dining room table so I can see what I a'm doing. Makes no difference. I saw a you-tube video about how to do it once, but I suppose I obviously need to have another look. Mine come out differently folded (and not very neat) every time. And I do like things to be neat. Oh, what pleasure your story gave me, just knowing that people all over the world share my struggles.
Wendy
Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Wendy,
obviously we're not alone in our struggle for perfection. I love hearing all the different reactions that people have had to this article. It just goes to show us that we are in the same boat. So many folks are willing to help out their less competent friends and neighbors too, so be encouraged, there is hope for us all.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment from Debra White
Hah! I totally get where you're coming from here - especially the part about never knowing which side is top, bottom or side until you've got it wrong at least once! And yes, they ARE practically impossible to fold....but I don't mind sleeping on a wrinkled bottom sheet, it's wrinkled once I've slept on it anyway!
I really enjoyed reading this - your tone and sarcasm is a joy!
Have a great day, best wishes, Debra :)
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reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hah! I totally get where you're coming from here - especially the part about never knowing which side is top, bottom or side until you've got it wrong at least once! And yes, they ARE practically impossible to fold....but I don't mind sleeping on a wrinkled bottom sheet, it's wrinkled once I've slept on it anyway!
I really enjoyed reading this - your tone and sarcasm is a joy!
Have a great day, best wishes, Debra :)
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Comment Written 19-May-2024
reply by the author on 19-May-2024
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Hello Debra,
thanks so much for the wonderful review. You're right, the sheets do get wrinkled the minute we lay down on them, but for that short time prior to sleeping on them, I like to think that I've accomplished something I can be proud of. I think we need to start a group of bottom sheet folders to help support those of us who struggle.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom