Sheeting was formerly woven in narrow widths only one yard wide, necessitating laborious seaming in the middle of a sheet. At the present time it is possible to secure sheeting woven for single, two-thirds or double beds, so that hems at top and bottom are the only needful sewing. Ready made sheets and pillow cases may also be bought in most places, less carefully made than home-made, but temptingly inexpensive, and conveniently ready for use. In providing in either way one should have the size of the bed carefully in mind and secure sheets and pillow cases ample in size.

Cotton suitable for this purpose comes bleached, half-bleached or unbleached. The unbleached is two or three cents per yard cheaper than the bleached, and is more durable, this being due to the fact of chemicals being used in the process of bleaching which affect the fibre. This is, however, not often selected on account of the color. The half-bleached is less objectionable.

There is considerable choice in the different brands of cotton. Among the best are the Wamsetta, Fruit of the Loom and Pequot.

For a full sized double bed, one should buy the 10 quarters width of sheeting, for a two-thirds width bed 8 quarters, and for a cot or single bed 6 quarters. Pillow casing will vary to fit the size of the pillow, 5 quarters or 45 ins. being a large size and 42 ins. medium.

The price depends upon the brand and size. The best Wamsetta in the 10 quarters width is 40c per yard, 5 quarters width 18c, while cheaper grades may be had at 28c for the 10 quarters width and 12 I-2c for the 5 quarters.

Made sheets, entirely plain, in the best Wamsetta brand are about as follows:

The tubing for pillow slips, woven without seams, are about:

The unbleached may be secured of Pequot cotton in the made sheets, largest size, 55 cents each.