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1 fitted bottom sheet: (Elastic all around is a must!)
1 flat top sheet: With a decorative hem on one end.
1 blanket or duvet.
Step 1: The Smooth Base
Pull your fitted sheet tight over the mattress. Science tip: If your fitted sheet keeps popping off the corners, buy a cheap pack of “bed suspenders” (elastic straps with clips) that go under the mattress. It keeps the sheet drum-tight, which is wonderful for supporting your back while you sleep!
Step 2: The “Upside-Down” Placement
Take your flat sheet and lay it over the bed upside down. This means the decorative hem is at the top (near the headboard/pillows), and the rough seam/tag is at the bottom (near the foot of the bed). Make sure the sheet is centered and hangs evenly on both sides.
Step 3: The “Cuff” Fold
Lay your blanket or duvet over the bed, but pull it up higher than you normally would. You want the top edge of the blanket to be about 6 to 8 inches above the top edge of the mattress.
Now, take that top edge of the blanket (along with the top edge of the sheet underneath it) and fold it back down over the blanket.
Voila! You now have a beautiful, crisp “cuff” showing off the pretty hem of the sheet, and the blanket is securely tucked into the fold so it won’t slide off you in the middle of the night.
Pro Tips, Variations & “Serving” Your Sleep Sanctuary
Quick Tips for Success
Ditch the Tag: If you have a sheet where the tag is driving you crazy even at the foot of the bed, take a pair of small embroidery scissors and carefully snip it off!
The “Hospital Corner”: If you want the sides to look extra crisp, tuck the hanging fabric of the sheet under the mattress at a 45-degree angle (like folding a corner of a present). It keeps the sheet from bunching up while you sleep.
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