Flat sheets! Who uses them?

[Mum2SweetCs]

Does anyone actually use these?
from my pack i only use the fitted sheets and have no idea what to use the flat sheets for!
I know they are to go inbetween the doona and yourself but i just find them annoying when that happens lol

Any other ideas on what to do with them?

[Amaunet]

I'm no help. I use a top sheet all the time

[LionsandBears]

Always use a top sheet here too. It helps protect the doona from the bodily fluids that come off while sleeping (ewww).

[Floweryfields]

Always use the top sheet too - otherwise shouldn't you wash the doona every time you wash the bottom sheet? What's the difference?

[Roryrory]

we use top sheets because we use blankets rather than a doona - how's THAT for radical???

[Rouge]

we use top sheets because we use blankets rather than a doona - how's THAT for radical???

I Tell you what I MISS blankets. I miss the weight. I really really really miss the weight. I love the feeling of a nice heavy blanket rather than a light fluffy (albeit warm) doona.

Maybe I should convert our bed to blankets and buy a quilt to go over the top. Or maybe I should get up the courage to buy a sewing machine.

[meow]

Always use the top sheet too - otherwise shouldn't you wash the doona every time you wash the bottom sheet? What's the difference?

That's what I do- always strip the bed and wash the lot.

[Enchanted]

We use tops sheets here. Maybe you could build cubby houses with the ones you have or cut them up and use them as capes, dresses etc for dressups if you have a sewing machine.

Target are now selling only fitted sheets in packs now. So maybe check them out!!

[LimeSlice]

I do. Have to here - in Summer it is the only thing you can have on, but I can't have no doonah on the bed when it is made
Just loks better made with both, the doonah gets folded back over the end of the bed at night most of the year and we use the sheet only.


FYI though, Target now make sheet sets with no flat sheet in them, just for people who don't use them, so you don't have to have a linen press full of sheets you will never use!

[Liviam]

OMG I am a massive top sheet lover!! I can't sleep with my top sheet on. I'd cut them up for dress up or sheets for your kids dolls beds. If you wan tto get rid of them you could always see if a childcare centre wants them or the salvos.

[Mum2SweetCs]

lol oh man i thought there would be more people who DONT use top sheets than who do. You guys are definitely not lazy like me lol!

I might make some sleep bags for DD seeing she always loves to kick the dooner off!

[westy]

I always use the flat sheets too

[mummato1]

I do. Have to here - in Summer it is the only thing you can have on, but I can't have no doonah on the bed when it is made
Just loks better made with both, the doonah gets folded back over the end of the bed at night most of the year and we use the sheet only.

Yep - same here!!

Also in winter I can not go without a top sheet! I find it uncomfortable without one. Also figures it saves having to wash covers so much as well, and they dont wear out/fade as quick iykwim.

[Sterla]

We don't use flat sheets here either. My mum never used them, and I just find them a massive pain to make them up with the bed, so I've never bothered. Plus, when I go away and stay at hotels, having a top sheet makes it feel more special cause I'm not used to them, lol.

[Netix]

We only use it in Summer if its super hot. Otherwise, doesn't get used.

[~Hestia~]

We always have the top sheet on here. But if you're looking for somewhere to offload yours, try an animal shelter or vet hospital. I know our local ones really appreciate old towels and sheets!

[ss_storm]

I used to use them, but then I just got sooo sick of the bed being a mess after one night because of DF tossing and turning and kicking the sheet out from under the mattress. It even starts to happen to the fitted sheet!
So now my flat sheets just sit in the cupboard..except for the one that's hanging off the doorway between the kitchen and the rest of the house, it gets put down in winter to keep the living areas a bit warmer..lol

[Bathsheba]

We use summer weight doonas and wool blankets on all our beds. I like the weight too.

Also with regard to body fluids: men especially benefit from using a top sheet. Think about it... The wet spot isn't always confined to the bottom sheet.