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Carmen
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On a scale of problems, this is pretty low. But I find it very frustrating so here goes. Is there some way of immediately telling which is the short or long side of a fitted sheet so that I can put it on correctly the first time! ðŸ˜
22 answers
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i FIND THAT THE TAG goes on the bottom left on mine.
Irene Hunt
on Jul 06, 2015
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This drove me nuts on mine. Ways to mark the long side are laundry marker or thread stitch mark on the part that goes under the mattress. I have also read of sewing a pocket on the top long end to hold a book, flashlight light or what have you. I tried a sharpie and it washed so I have a sewn on contrasting ribbon to both long sides.
Opal
on Jul 06, 2015
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I was also constantly frustrated by this problem. What I did was to sew a contrasting piece of fabric across both the top and bottom of the sheet. It took a few minutes, and now the problem is a thing of the past!
Valerie
on Jul 06, 2015
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Yep I alway do it wrong the first time. I have been thinking of putting a piece of yarn at the top. No sew just need a yarn needle.
Margaret
on Jul 06, 2015
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Safety pin in the middle to indicate top
Libby
on Jul 06, 2015
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Lol! I thought it was just me and never even mentioned to anyone until now! 😂😂
Carmen
on Jul 06, 2015
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Maybe if you are careful to Always fold them the same way, it would help when you have to shake them out over the bed. Not very clear...sorry!
Victoria
on Jul 06, 2015
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All the sheets I've had have the tag with the fabric content sewn into the same corner seam. If you put it at either the top left corner or bottom right corner (as seen from standing at the bottom of the bed) it should be correct.
Nancy Fallon
on Jul 06, 2015
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Like Libby, only I put my saftypin in the left top corner. I locate the pen and start making the bed from the left-hand corner.
Peggy Stigler
on Jul 06, 2015
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Buy striped sheets.
Elaine Shoyren Morris
on Jul 06, 2015
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I do the same thing as @Nancy Fallon ... look for the tag sewn in one of the corner seams. It's usually in the last corner seam you check! lol. I almost always put the tag at the top left side of the mattress but occasionally I will switch it to the bottom right corner just so the sheet is not worn too thin by my husband's and my sleeping positions.
Shari
on Jul 06, 2015
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On the inside top, write with permanent marker "TOP". Easy-Peasy!
Tillie Liukkonen
on Jul 06, 2015
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Thanks for asking this, Carmen. It's always frustrated me, too, but I never thought to ask!
Mary Ker
on Jul 06, 2015
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I do the same as a couple of the others. The sewn tag goes at the top left side or bottom right. Best way, other than sewing a few colored stitches on one corner(that you will remember.)
Frankie Laney
on Jul 06, 2015
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The first time, grab a corner with one hand and the next corner with the other hand. Stretch out your arms to see the distance between the two. Then shift it to the next two corners. If it's longer it's the long side, if it's shorter it's the short side. To save doing it each time simply remember how long either the long or short side is and you'll only have to grab it once.
Susan Tremblay
on Jul 06, 2015
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Threshold sheets at Target are marked top or bottom and side! Awesome sheets!
Laura L VanWormer
on Jul 06, 2015
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I didn't realize so many folks were also having this problem. Could've made a million bucks!! 😉😂
Carmen
on Jul 06, 2015
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I figure out first, the top and then the bottom.i then mark the corner inside Hems with a permanent pen marker. Easy easy. No problems.
Dina Foti
on Jul 07, 2015
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I use a diaper pin.
J K Weigle
on Jul 07, 2015
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I find that the tab is always on the top left of the fitted sheet so I always look for it. The tab ends up on the left head side.
Lydia
on Jul 07, 2015
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I figured out what Lydia of San Antonio did: tab always on left head side and then I mark that corner with permanent marker. I use black and mark along the elastic gathers. I'm the only one who sees it and its there for me to see even if the tab should be removed.
Rhonda Davis
on Jul 07, 2015
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I can't help but laugh! Been fighting this problem for years and if I had used my brain, maybe, just maybe I would have figured it out.
861650
on Jul 11, 2015
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