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A bed skirt, sometimes known as a dust ruffle, is a decorative item for the bedroom that is placed between the box spring and the mattress. A bed skirt is a good way to keep things stored under the bed hidden, and the population of dust bunnies hidden from view. Follow these steps, and you will learn how to make your own bed skirt from an old, flat sheet and some fabric.
Step 1: You will need to have the following items.
• Flat sheet (An old one that is no longer in use will work just fine.)
• Fabric for the skirting (Select fabric that will match your bedroom decor.)
• Sew machine
• Fabric measuring tape
• Chalk
• Sewing pins
• Scissors
Step 2: Strip all the bedding from the bed.
Step 3: Remove the mattress and lean it against the wall and out of your way.
Step 4: Place the flat sheet over the box spring. The top of the sheet should be even with the top of the box spring.
Step 5: Using the sewing pins, tack the flat sheet onto the box spring to keep it in place.
Step 6: With the chalk, trace the outline of the box spring.
Step 7: Cut along your chalk line with your scissors.
Step 8: When you are done cutting, you should have a flat sheet that is the same measurement as the outline of your box spring.
Step 9: Next, you will need to take measurements for the length of fabric needed to make the skirting. • Measure from the head of the bed to the foot of the bed. Multiply this measurement by two. This will be the measurement for the sides of the bed. • Measure the box spring from left to right. This will give you the measurement for the skirting that goes along the foot of the bed.
Step 10: Now that you have the length of fabric needed for the skirting, you will now need the width measurements. • Measure from the top of the box spring to the floor. Add 2” to the measurement for the hem.
Step 11: After you have made your measurements, cut your fabric out in three different pieces to make it easier to work with.
Step 12: Sew a 1” hem on both sides of each piece of fabric.
Step 13: Sew each piece of the skirting fabric onto the flat sheet. You may sew the foot skirting to both side skirtings. If your bed has bed posts, it is recommended to not sew the foot skirting to the side skirtings.
Step 14: Once you have completed sewing the skirting to the fabric, lay your bed skirt on the box spring, place the mattress back onto the bed and remake the bed.
You have completed making your own bed skirt for your bed. Other options can be included, such as sewing velvet onto the flat sheet to keep it from sliding, adding pockets to the skirting on the bed or even adding pleats. Depending how creative you want to get, you can even make themes out of your bed skirting for holidays, your children's rooms or whatever else you like.
What else can I help you with?
How much fabric is need to make a twin size bed skirt?
How much fabric is needed to make a twin size bed skirt depends on the type of skirt that you want. You will need four yards of fabric for a tailored skirt. You will need six yards of fabric for a boxed pleated skirt, and you will need eight yards of fabric for a shirred skirt.
What sound does a skirt make?
A skirt does not make a sound on its own. However, when someone wearing a skirt moves, the fabric of the skirt may rustle or swish depending on the material and how they walk.
What is the use for a bed skirt?
A bed skirt is decorative but originally was made to help eliminate the collection of dust under the bed. Many comforter sets include a matching skirt.
Should you change the bed skirt when you change the sheets?
It is not necessary to change the bed skirt at the same time as the sheets because your not sleeping on it. Wash the bed skirt when it looks like it is dusty or not clean.
How do you make bed skirt without a sewing machine?
Stitch it by hand, or use tape to attach a skirt of fabric to the box springs on your bed. Another idea would be to purchase enough fabric to simply cover the entire box springs and hang over the edges far enough to skirt it. This would work well with a double or Queen Bed, using king bed sheeting.
What's the difference between a bed skirt and a dust ruffle?
After doing some research there is no difference between a dust ruffle and a bed skirt. Both are used for decorating the bed. By placing the dust ruffle or bed skirt on the top of the box spring but under the mattress.
Will a queen size bed skirt fit a full size bed?
A queen mattress is 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than a full size mattress. You could make a 6 inch tuck down the middle of the bed skirt and it would work.
Do I need to use a bed skirt if I plan on my top cover being a duvet?
A bed skirt is more of a decorative item. If your duvet covers your box spring it probably isn't necessary but if you like for not to be exposed definitely purchase a bed skirt
Is putting a skirt on a bed girly?
depends
Is it possible for someone to make their own bubble skirt?
yes it is possible to make your own bubble skirt, it is a fairly easy project to accomplish but basic sewing skills and a little know how are required of course to get the desired result.
What bedding sets come with a bed skirt?
The bedding set that come with a bed skirt is the Room Magic Tropical Seas Twin Comforter or the Sham Set
Does a bed skirt goes on top mattress or bottom?
A bed skirt is designed to hang from the box spring or the frame of the bed, covering the area between the mattress and the floor. It is placed underneath the mattress, not on top of it. The purpose of a bed skirt is to conceal the box spring and any items stored under the bed, adding a decorative touch to the overall bedding ensemble.
