Do You Mix Sheet Sets?

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

Going through my sheet sets I have some fitted sheets that either don't fit my bed properly or the elastic has lost its stretch. I hate to discard perfectly nice top sheets and pillow cases. Do you ever mix sets? Of course they would need to sort of coordinate.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

All my sheets are the same color and all but one set are the same fabric/brand. So - pillow cases are usually the only thing I mix up. I use four pillows and only two come with a set.

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

I do. I find the fitted sheet wears out faster so I've had to throw a few out and kept the top sheet or if one gets a stain and I need to replace one while I wash the other. I also have found a sheet or fitted sheet that I liked but the matching one is sold out so I use it with something else.

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

No way ! everything must be coordinated. Sheets, pillow cases, comforter, curtains and even the rugs.

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

Yep, all the time.

I try to keep color schemes in mind and I usually don't buy complete sets but separate pieces from the same style.

I wanted the red bed look at Christmas and bought a complete set of tartan plaid. Fitted shhet wore out in no time so now I use a white flannel sheet, tartan plaid top sheet and matching tartan plaid pillow cases.

Annabellethecat66 · ‎03-12-2010

I don't use the top sheet.

I have my Queen fitted sheets and

Pillow cases dry cleaned. I don't like wrinkles.

She just irons the wrinkles.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
I don't use the top sheet.

I have my Queen fitted sheets and
Pillow cases dry cleaned. I don't like wrinkles.

She just irons the wrinkles.

@Annabellethecat66 I couldn't possibly sleep without a top sheet. Mostly only with the top sheet. Something for everyone I guess!

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@Biftu wrote:
Going through my sheet sets I have some fitted sheets that either don't fit my bed properly or the elastic has lost its stretch. I hate to discard perfectly nice top sheets and pillow cases. Do you ever mix sets? Of course they would need to sort of coordinate.

@Biftu

The nice thing about an "extra" top sheet is that it can be used as either a Top ... or Bottom ... sheet. Before bottom sheets were developed they must have used flat sheets for both top and bottom ... I think.

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

Yes, I do. I went through a phase where the bed had to be made perfectly, but then we got a dog that can jump. I would still enjoy a pretty bed, but the rescued boy takes priority right now.

I use old tattered sheets as drop cloths and tarps.

Cogito ergo sum