Double Bedding Sheets - Size Advise

[Baby_Sham]

My mattress size is double, but because it's memory foam and pretty thick, the fitted sheet I've got for it is always coming loose/off at the corners and doesn't fit down over the sides properly.

Would it work if I got a fitted sheet in a king size, or would I just end up with lots of loose material on the bed?

I realise I could get a big flat sheet to tuck right under, but I'm just wondering if the bigger fitted sheet would do the job, or would it end up looking messy?

Thanks.

[hc4361]

King size wouldn't fit at all but an extra deep fitted double should.
http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/dorma-350-thread-count-plain-dye-bed-linen-collection-extra-deep-fitted-sheet-284886

http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-deep-fitted-sheet-double-white/212-8101.prd

Next, M&S, Debenhams - most stores sell these.

[Baby_Sham]

Oh, brilliant. Never even knew they existed!

Thanks, hc. That's great :-)

[jd_1984]

We have same problem!!

[beejaybee]

I bought extra deep fitted sheets & they do make a big difference.

[Baby_Sham]

It's blimmin annoying, isn't it. I wake up every morning, on a crumpled mess.

Tesco (online) are out of stock, as are Asda. Just bought one from Ebay, so hopefully it will do the job.

Many thanks! :-)

[heathfield]

I can't understand why all bedsheet manufacturers don't put the mattress depth their fitted sheets are made for on their packaging. A few do, but they seem to be the exception. Daft, I call it.

[mosesg]

another option if you have an ikea near you, their doulble fittled sheets are slightly larger due to the european sizing

[Baby_Sham]

Damn it! I was literally there last night.

I agree. They should really put the depth measurements on them, as it's a bit hit and miss otherwise.

Hopefully the one's I've ordered will do the job.

[Old_Geezer]

Failing a 'made to fit' version, can you not sew some elastic tape to run under the mattress and hold the sheet in place ?

[joko]

you can get little attachments to hold the folds together - like elastic with clips, or do what i did and make 'corners' out of that stuff you use to stop rugs slipping - i just put them on the corner of the mattress, under the sheet and it rarely comes up