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Sew Together Tuesday: How to Sew a Cuddle® Bed Sheet

Written by Teresa | Sep 8, 2023 6:31:46 PM

If you love wrapping yourself in a Cuddle® throw, this week's project will make it feel like you landed on Cloud Nine. Our national educator, Teresa Coates, will share her newfound love of Cuddle® sheets—yes, bed sheets!

While it might seem counterintuitive, Cuddle® sheets are surprisingly cooling and unexpectedly soft. We’ve created a pattern to make it super easy for you to make your own fitted sheet, no matter what bed size you have. Teresa will walk you through how to measure your mattress, so you can make sure it will fit.

Join us on Tuesday, September 12 at 10am Pacific and learn how simple it is to make your own  fitted sheet with a precut 3-yard cut of Cuddle® 3 90. If your favorite color of Cuddle® 3 90 is not available as a precut, buy 3 1/4 yards and straighten any wiggles at the ends to get an accurate 108” length.

You can download the pattern for the Cuddle® Fitted Bed Sheet from the Free Patterns section of our website. 

*Be advised that this pattern may not fit ALL mattress sizes and types. While it is meant for most mattresses, be sure to measure your mattress beforehand to make sure the measurements will  fit your specific mattress. 

Fabric requirements:
3 yds. Cuddle® 3 90 (Full, Queen, some Kings)
3 yds. Cuddle® 3 (Twin)
6 yds. Cuddle® 3 (Pillow-top Kings)

Additional supplies needed:
1/2” knit elastic — 3 to 4 1/2 yds, depending on size

2 safety pins
4” piece of ribbon or two labels
90/14 Stretch needles
Polyester thread
Felt tip marker or ballpoint pen
Rotary cutter and mat
Craft knife
Micro-serrated scissors
Long, flower head pins
Fabric Clips
Walking foot


If you want to add pillowcases, check out our Cuddle® Pillowcase pattern and the Sew Together Tuesday pillowcase tutorial. If you prefer an envelope closure, check out our Luxe Cuddle® Pillow Sham pattern and  Pillow Sham/Sack tutorial
(where Hawke gets a chance to sew!). 


Skills she’ll show you: 
How to measure your mattress for the right fit 
How to create an elastic channel
How to shorten the elastic channels, if wanted
How to create an even hem
How to use the Cuddle® 3 90 precuts

Love all things Cuddle®? Join our exclusive Facebook Group I LOVE CUDDLE®!
You'll learn about Cuddle® news like new releases, be a part of a community of creative sewists, quilters and more, be able to learn and share tips and tricks with other Cuddle® fans, share your Cuddle® projects, and so much more!