Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
In prehistoric times (like when I grew up) we never had fitted sheets, just two flat sheets. It's not that difficult to make a bed with a flat sheet. If you are making your own, that's what I would do. The added benefit is that you can rotate which sheet you use on the top and bottom and extend their life as the bottom sheet is usually the one that wears out.For sure pre wash before hemming. There probably will be noticeable shrinkage.
We grew up in the same pre-historic period apparently. One thing that's better now if you decide to go this route - bed sheet garters. They are great...use them on our bed as my fitted sheets don't really "fit" our deep pocket mattress.