trouble with elastic in flannel sheets
11-24-2015, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by suzanprincess
Since I started line drying my flannel sheets they seem to stay fluffy longer, not wearing out as quickly, I presume because tumbling in a dryer knocks off more fibers than just hanging on the line. And they smell so good from the sunshine!
11-24-2015, 02:55 PM
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I have found that now that I have an undercover line the elastic in my knickers does not lose its elasticity and my knickers wear out before the elastic goes. We get very hot weather here and when I used to use a clothes dryer years ago found that the elastic would go very quickly so i would assume that heat has something to do with it as others have said.
11-24-2015, 08:26 PM
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Yes, heat can kill elastic. And so does chlorine bleach. I've been buying swimwear elastic at Home Sew for at least 50 years. That lasts a lot longer. It is resistant to damage by bleach.
I don't have the link to Home Sew, but it is in Bethlehem, PA.
I don't have the link to Home Sew, but it is in Bethlehem, PA.
11-25-2015, 09:33 AM
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thanks for all the info....will try drying the in the house....no outside drying in our area 
....and just do a "fluff" in the dryer when they are almost done.........thanks all
....and just do a "fluff" in the dryer when they are almost done.........thanks all
11-25-2015, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jbj137
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*** This is what I do with all sheets that lose their staying power.
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*** I sew a piece of wide elastic catty cornered on each corner (about 5 -6" from corner).
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*** This also worked when I had regular depth sheets and then bought a deeper mattress.
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*** Then they will stay put.
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*** This is what I do with all sheets that lose their staying power.
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*** I sew a piece of wide elastic catty cornered on each corner (about 5 -6" from corner).
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*** This also worked when I had regular depth sheets and then bought a deeper mattress.
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*** Then they will stay put.
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