Quick-and-Easy Bed Skirt
![Blue and White Duvet Cover Bedroom Featuring Bed With Patterned Duvet Cover and Chevron Rug](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/8/1/original_Erinn-Valencich-bedroom-duvet-beauty_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400952295142.jpeg)
Materials Needed:
- tape measure
- pins
- fabric (approximately 3 yards for a queen and 6 yards for a king)
- sewing machine
- thread
- iron
- scissors
- pins
Measure Bed
Measure the space between the floor and the bottom of the mattress — this is referred to as the drop. Add this measurement to 4 inches for the hem plus 3 to 5 inches to tuck under the mattress. To determine the length of each fabric panel (the bed skirt will consist of three panels: two sides plus the foot of the bed), measure the mattress itself. On average, a queen is approximately 60x80 inches and a king is approximately 76x80 inches.
![Measure for the Bed Skirt Measure for the Bed Skirt](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/7/Original_Erinn-Valencich-bedroom-bed-skirt-step-1_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400960648909.jpeg)
Cut Fabric
Cut fabric to needed dimensions; add 6 inches to each panel's length for seams.
![Trim Fabric Panels Three Strips of Striped Fabric](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/7/Original_Erinn-Valencich-bedroom-bed-skirt-step-2_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400960648744.jpeg)
Iron Fabric
Iron fabric so seams are straight when sewing. The bottom hem will be 4 inches and the top hem will be 1/2-inch. Fold over approximately 4 inches on long side of each piece for the hem and iron this fold. Fold over approximately 1/2-inch on short side of each piece for the hem and iron this fold.
![Iron the Fabric To Set Hemline Person Ironing Striped Fabric](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/10/Original_Erinn-Valencich-bedroom-bed-skirt-step-3_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400961068905.jpeg)
Sew Together
Sew hems and seams using a sewing machine.
![Sew the Hem and Seam of Bed Skirt Woman Sewing Hem of Striped Fabric](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/8/Original_Erinn-Valencich-bedroom-bed-skirt-step-4_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400960747284.jpeg)
Secure Bed Skirt
Using straight pins, secure the bed skirt to top of box springs, making sure the bed skirt hangs evenly on all sides.
![Using straight pins, secure the bed skirt to top of the box spring, making sure the bed skirt hangs evenly on all sides.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/9/Original_Erinn-Valencich-bedroom-bed-skirt-step-5a_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400960824249.jpeg)
![Continue to pin the bed skirt to the mattress and make the length even on all sides.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/8/8/Original_Erinn-Valencich-bedroom-bed-skirt-step-5_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400960742932.jpeg)