How Do You Convert Standard King Size Sheets To Fit A California King Bed?
Whether you are having trouble finding California King (Western) sheets or just can’t afford them when you do find them, converting standard king size sheets could be the answer to your dilemma. It’s a relatively easy process and the results look nice and do not compromise the comfort of the bedding. Put the bottom of the fitted king size sheet on your bed and pull the top edge flat but do NOT put on. Draw a straight line across the bottom of the bed and down the sides. Cut along line. Lay flat sheet out and draw a line 6 inches from outside edge the entire length; it doesn’t matter which side. Cut along line. Hem side of sheet. Sew a small hem on the left side of your long strip and run 4 inches of ¼-inch elastic through it. Sew the elastic closed on one end then gather the fabric across the elastic and sew the other end closed as well. Align finished edge of strip with raw edge of the top of the fitted sheet. Sew a ½-3/4 inch seam down the entire length, stopping 2 inches before the
