Simple Flat Bed Sheet Pattern using 118” Cotton – Wide Fabric
If you've ever wrestled with narrow fabric widths and seams that just won’t stay flat, you’re going to love sewing with 118" wide fabric. This extra-wide fabric is a dream come true for home sewers, especially when making large projects like bed sheets, duvet covers, and curtains - The best part? No piecing!
✨Why use 118" Wide Fabric?
Extra-wide fabric means:
• No center seams in bed sheets or duvet covers
• Less cutting and piecing
• Professional-looking results with fewer raw edges to finish
• Time-saving for large-scale sewing projects
In this post, I’ll walk you through how to make a super simple seamless flat bed sheet using 118" fabric—for beginners!
✂️Step-by-Step: How to Sew a Queen Flat Sheet
You'll need:
• 3 yards of 118" wide cotton or cotton blend
• Thread to match
• Measuring tape, scissors or rotary cutter, pins
🧵Basic Queen Size Flat Sheet Pattern (Using 118" Wide Fabric)
1. Cut your fabric:
• Cut a piece 90" long from your 118" wide fabric.
• You now have 90" x 118" piece.
2. Trim to width:
• Trim the width to 90" x 102" (Queen flat sheet size).
• The extra fabric cut off can be saved for pillowcases or trim.
3. Hem the edges:
• Fold 1/2" once, then again (or 1/4" twice if you prefer a narrower hem).
• Press and pin in place.
• Stitch all four sides.
4. Optional: Add decorative hem
• For the top edge, fold a 4" hem (instead of 1") for a hotel-style finish.
• Topstitch with matching or contrasting thread.
Sizing Chart
| Bed Size (inches) | Finished Sheet Size (inches) | Fabric Needed (yards) | |
| Twin | 39" x 75" | 66" x 96" | 2.75 yards |
| Full | 54" x 75" | 81" x 96" | 2.75 yards |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | 90" x 102" | 3 yards |
| King | 76" x 80" | 108" x 102" | 3 yards |
| Cal King | 72" x 84" | 108" x 106" | 3 yards |
🧵Tips for Working with 118" Fabric
• Prewash to account for shrinkage
• Fold lengthwise for easier handling while cutting
• Use a large table or floor space to lay it out
• Save leftover fabric for pillowcases or quilt backing
💬Final Thoughts
Sewing with 118" wide fabric opens up a whole new world of possibilities—goodbye, bulky seams and piecing nightmares! Once you try it, you’ll wonder why you ever used anything else.
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