Toddler bedding and sheets - where to get? Can you sew them?

GeneGoddess

I'm not sure where to post this, but I assume that most of the people here have kids out of cribs and possibly in toddler beds.  We'll be moving DD to a toddler bed this fall when she is a smidge over 2y (her new brother will need the crib).  The toddler bed uses a crib sized mattress.  I have a ton of crib sheets (the fitted ones), but no flats and no blankets.  I've seen a FEW places that sell sets (Overstock, Target), but they are quite expensive.  I've heard that you can take a twin set or a full set and cut the sheets in half to make flats, but wasn't sure if that was a good idea (I can sew a bit, but I'm not sure I trust myself to sew in elastic).  And what about the blanket/comforter?

Where do you buy toddler sheet sets?  And if you sew, is there a good online reference?

ktb31

Pottery Barn Kids has toddler sheets.

livinitup

Why would you have to sew elastic? Wouldn't you just use your crib sheet and then cut/sew a twin sheet down to size?

Anyway, we moved DD from a crib to a full sized bed, with guard. She has a full sheet set and comforter but on most nights prefers to sleep on her fitted sheet with her favorite blanket. She doesn't often use her top sheet and always prefers a light blanket.

Based on my experience with DD, you would be more than fine with a crib sheet and blanket of any size. If not, you can always spend the money on the set, but I don't think you will need to. 

superherostocker

livinitup:

Why would you have to sew elastic? Wouldn't you just use your crib sheet and then cut/sew a twin sheet down to size?

Anyway, we moved DD from a crib to a full sized bed, with guard. She has a full sheet set and comforter but on most nights prefers to sleep on her fitted sheet with her favorite blanket. She doesn't often use her top sheet and always prefers a light blanket.

Based on my experience with DD, you would be more than fine with a crib sheet and blanket of any size. If not, you can always spend the money on the set, but I don't think you will need to. 

this. You really don't need to buy a set if you already have a fitted crib sheet. You can also buy a fitted sheet and flat sheet by themselves at Target. I got a fitted sheet for like $3 I think. I did buy a bed set from target though for $35. Wal-mart has them as well.

pam1005

We use our crib sheets and bought a throw to put on top of the bed for DS  to sleep with. We let him pick it out and it fits perfectly. Target has a ton of throws that are a great size for a toddler bed... we bought this one https://www.target.com/Thomas-the-Train-Fleece-Throw/dp/B000RZLYVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=thomas%20blanket&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-1&qid=1299156995&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Thomas%20the%20Train%20Fleece%20Throw&node=1038576|1287991011&searchSize=150&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin,price,target_com_primary_color-bin,target_com_size-bin,target_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

Leila'sMommy

Target

soon2Bchapel

We bought a toddler bedding set from Target that I think we paid $25 for on sale, regular price $29.99 (it was the Circo brand). Honestly, DS doesn't really seem to notice when he isn't using the flat sheet. He does just fine with the fitted crib sheets and the comforter from the set and/or a homemade fleece blanket (those no-sew tie at the ends ones).