Cutting bed linen: a scheme with a width of 220. How to calculate the consumption of fabric?

Who has ever encountered making bed linen on his own, knows that this, firstly, is not difficult, and secondly, it is much more profitable than buying, thirdly, it will exactly satisfy your taste according to the color scheme. The main thing is to know some technological features of the fabric itself, from which the sewing is planned, to be able to remove the correct measures taking into account the shrinkage and seams and strictly follow the following instructions. So, about all this in more detail plus the cutting of bed linen - a scheme with a width of 220 centimeters (double set).

Fabric for sewing

From what to sew bed linen? Today the choice of materials is so huge that it is not surprising your difficulty in choosing. But this is a very important moment, because it depends not only on the service life of the bed, but most importantly - your healthy comfortable sleep. Let's figure it out.

The main requirements for materials are:

• Softness and pleasant tactile sensations so that you feel comfortable sleeping;
• The fabric must be made of natural materials, so as not to cause allergies, intertrigo (which often happens with synthetics, because the skin does not breathe and sweat does not evaporate);
• It should be wear-resistant and withstand a lot of washing, plus it should have a special weaving of the thread, so that the dirt can be easily washed;
• The material must be certified, then all of the above requirements will be taken into account, and bed linen from such a fabric will last more than one year, and you will not be waiting for an unpleasant surprise in the form of molting, shrinkage or peeling paint, which will also negatively affect the health of you and your Close.

Now let us dwell in more detail on the very kind of fabric. Most often, cotton fabrics are used for bed linen - calico, poplin, satin. They are soft and pleasant to the touch, environmentally safe, with a high threshold of hygroscopicity, which means that they pass moisture and air well, so the body breathes in them. Plus, they wear out for 3-4 years of regular use. Chintz is best not to choose, it is thin for bed linen and is more often used for baby diapers.

Flax in its pure form is rarely used in the manufacture of kits because of its natural hardness. However, according to the characteristics, it is perfectly suitable for bed linen, because of the excellent thermoregulation. In hot weather it is cool to sleep on it, and the fabric quickly evaporates excess moisture, not wetting while the body breathes. And in winter, flax warms well and quickly. The way out is to use a linen cloth with an admixture of cotton, in the proportion of 50/50 or 60/40, such a sleeping set will be soft as cotton, and have the same properties as pure linen. Of course, such a fabric will cost more than satin or coarse calico.

Another popular material is mako-satin, it is very soft and wear-resistant, and Egyptian cotton is added to its composition . Here is a very rich variety of colors. Such material is suitable for the manufacture of elite kits.

Also popular is linen made of bamboo with an admixture of cotton 60/40. Such linen turns out very soft, breathable, antibacterial, well taking away a moisture. The only nuance is a small variety of shades. Suitable for those who prefer underwear, a calm natural palette.

Slightly used silk. But he is fastidious enough in tailoring, that's why he will be suitable only for experienced masters.

Standard sizes of double bed set

The cutting of bed linen with a width of 220 consists of 2 or 4 pillow cases, 1 sheet and 1 quilt cover and has the following standard sizes:

• Sheets - 220x240 cm;
• Duvet Cover - 220x240 cm;
• 2 pillow cases - 50x70 cm or 70x70.

This is the euro standard, and in some sources one can find discrepancies with these dimensions plus minus 10-20 cm. There are also family sets consisting of 2 duvet covers, 2 or 4 pillowcases and 1 sheet. The classic double version does not provide a width of 220 cm.

We will discuss in detail the cutting of bed linen - a scheme with a width of 220 (euro).

Quantity of fabric and necessary materials

We calculate the consumption of cloth with a width of the cloth of 220 cm.

The length of the sheet = 240 cm + 5 cm (per sub-branch) = 245 cm.

The length of the duvet cover = 240 cm x 2 sides + 5 cm at the seams and the dresser = 485 cm.

We expect pillow cases, 2 pcs. (We will take the European standard 50х70). The width of the canvas 220 cm just fit 4 times 50 cm + 5 cm x 2 per allowance, this is the length of our pillows. Then we measure their width downwards - this is 70 cm x 2 + 5 cm x 2 for allowances + 20 cm at the approach of the fabric. As a result, you should get a piece of cloth size 210x170, which we will divide in half.

Total cutting of bed linens (scheme) at a width of 220 will require 245 cm + 485 cm + 170 cm length, total 900 cm. Plus you need a zipper, buttons or buttons for a duvet cover. Be sure to use tight strong quality thread.

Preparation for sewing

Attention, before the beginning of sewing the purchased fabric should be washed, dried and ironed, so that it "settles down" a little, otherwise you risk getting disproportionate clothes.

Now proceed directly to sewing, the scheme for cutting bed linen with a width of 220 is shown below.

We sew a sheet

Since we have a fabric with a width of 220 cm, the width of the sheet is already ready, but if desired, it can be postponed and hemmed according to the centimeter from the edges, for a better aesthetic appearance. Now we will deal with the length - we measure 240 cm wide + 5 cm on the allowances. First, the edges with open cuts are processed with an overlock or zigzag stitch. Then we bend them from two sides to 2 cm, ironed to make it easier to stitch, and a few millimeters from the edge we make a decorative stitch. So it looks like cutting the bed linen (width 220) - a scheme for the sheet. Agree, nothing complicated.

Much more difficult is another option.

If you want to make a sheet on an elastic band, then the layout of the bedding with a width of 220 will look like this:

• Length of the sheet = length of the mattress + height of the mattress, multiplied by 2 + 3 cm on the seams (For example, 210 cm + 15 cm x 2 + 3 cm);
• Width of the sheet - width of the mattress + height of the mattress, multiplied by + 3 cm on the seams (200 cm + 15 cm x 2 + 3 cm).

We mark the length of the sheet 210 cm and the height of 18 cm on each side. Next, you need to sew the height in the shape of a box that will be put on the mattress. To do this, we cut off the excess material from the height, leaving only 210 cm of width + 1.5 cm on each side to the seam. Sew edges with a double seam. We get a box for the mattress.

Now it is necessary to retreat from each edge of each side to 20 cm and make serifs. Next, take 4 rubber bands 60 cm wide and sew on the edges to these serifs. Then we close the gum with a cloth and pierce it into the hem so as not to touch the rubber band. The sheet is ready!

Sewing duvet cover

Then follows the cutting of bed linen - a scheme with a width of 220 for a blanket cover. The fabric we measured for a blanket cover (this is 240 cm x 2 + 5 cm for allowances, total 480 cm), we fold exactly in half and sew two sides with a double seam. We leave one blanket for changing. It is best to take the smaller side and process the open or closed cut with a seam in the hem.

To close this side you can use locks, buttons, buttons, which is convenient for you. This is the European standard cutting of bed linen (scheme at a width of 220). The family kit requires two quilt cover sizes usually 160x220 cm, respectively, in this case, and the yardage, and the layout will look different.

Sew a pillow

The pillow needs a piece 210x150 divided in half (ie 2 times 105 x 75 cm).

The scheme of cutting bed linen (width 220) for pillows 50x70 is as follows. Width 70 cm + 70 cm + 5 cm (for allowance) + 20 cm (at the approach), length 50 cm +50 cm + 5 cm for the allowance.

We retreat on the long side of 2 cm, sewn with decorative stitch, then retreat 70 cm, bend, stitch along the sides with the wrong side with a double seam. Then again make a bend of 20 cm and just treat it edges on all sides. The result was a pillowcase with a bend.

After the bed linen is sewn, it must be washed again in soapy water and ironed on both sides.

Instead of concluding

As you can see, sewing bed linen yourself is not a very difficult process. It is advantageous, convenient, inexpensive and will suit any hostess who has a car with an overlock or a "zigzag" line at home. The main thing is to properly perform all measurements, stock up on quality materials and patience, and follow the diagrams of this article.