Can you use an old fitted sheet to turn a new flat sheet into a fitted one?

I did that once by sewing ½ inch elastic across the corners as a quick and rough job. It worked fine.

This looks like it would be a bit neater.
https://craftingagreenworld.com/articles/turn-a-flat-sheet-into-a-fitted-sheet-in-ten-minutes-flat/

Good luck!

You could probably use sheet fasteners if you don’t want to sew. Links for that below.

https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Ideas-Bed-Sheet-Straps/dp/B072BXYFS7/ref=asc_df_B072BXYFS7/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231330962040&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11021691132393488224&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011813&hvtargid=pla-383539021814&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Grip-Fasteners-Adjustable-Bedsheet/dp/B09QV7KQYS/ref=asc_df_B09QV7KQYS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=632665556043&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11021691132393488224&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011813&hvtargid=pla-1930774574141&psc=1

I would just use the flat sheet and make hospital corners.

Sorry for a second post. I forgot about Better Bedder! I think about getting this myself because the mattress is getting heavy for me to lift. It goes around the mattress and you tuck your sheet in it. https://thebetterbedder.com/blogs/videos/do-you-need-special-sheets-with-the-better-bedder®

Ohmigosh! I’m ordering and can’t wait to try the Better Bedder!

@smudges Please let us know if you like it. If I were alone I would definitely get it, but since my husband usually helps me make the bed I haven’t bothered yet.

^^ I will! I don’t have anyone to help and have had surgery on each of my shoulders x2 and 1 back surgery, also with severe stenosis. Ordering tomorrow!

Well…after doing research, I’m unsure about this product. For one thing, they DO sell on Amazon even though they say they don’t. There are many knockoffs. There aren’t very many reviews (210) on the site for a product which has been on the market for 5 years. The negative reviews are really negative…like, the product doesn’t work. The BBB has a lot of negative reviews. https://www.bbb.org/us/la/mandeville/profile/bedding/better-bedder-0985-90026431/customer-reviews

At $59, I’ll have to do some more research and thinking. :(