Many people these days sleep with a doona/duvet and they don’t seem to mind how it twists up during the night, but some of us still like to sleep with a tucked-in sheet over us. So what could be more annoying than waking up in the night with your feet sticking out at the bottom of the bed sheet, and what seem like acres of cloth choking around your neck?

Here’s a quick, cheap and easy way to add an extra bit to the bottom of your sheet so it always stays tucked in!

Step 1: What You Need

Flat sheet – the one that’s never quite long enough for your bed.
An old flat sheet, the same width (worn in the middle is fine, you’re just going to use the end) – or a piece of suitable material, about 45-50cm (18 inches) wide and as long as the width of your sheet. It doesn't have to be a perfect colour match, as it's going to be tucked in under your mattress. If you don’t have a suitable old sheet, you can usually find cheap sheets at your local op shop/Vinnies.
Scissors, thread, pins
Sewing machine (or needle and thread & lots of time & patience!)

Step 2: Cut the 'extra' Strip

Cut a wide strip approx. 45-50cm (18-20 inches) off the end of the old sheet. Leave the hem intact. If you are using fabric, make sure your strip is wide enough to allow for a hem as well.

Step 3: Line Up the Strip and the Bottom of the Sheet

a) Lay out the sheet, wrong side up, so the bottom end is flat and the hem is facing upwards.

b) Lay the strip along the inside of the hem, with the cut edge just touching the inside of the hem. The hem of the strip should be facing downwards (as you’re going to flip it over when you’ve sewn it on).