Making Beds and Pillowcase Flashcards
It is a piece of furniture for SLEEP or rest and typically has a framework with MATTRESS and coverings.
Bed
It is a SMALL BED specifically for INFANTS and very young child
Cot
_____ used in HOUSEKEEPING include everything from kitchen tablecloths at home to surgical masks in a hospital and to beddings at a hotel.
Linen(s)
are MADE FROM VARIOUS PLANT FIBERS and materials
Linen(s)
can be used to refer to pieces such as towels and blankets and also to the fabric itself.
Linen
These include table cloth, table skirt, silence cloth, table runners, table napkin, placemat, dishcloth, apron, hand, and tea towels.
Kitchen and Dining Linens
are flannel cloths that go underneath the formal cloth to soften the noise when beverage ware and flatware hit the table.
Silence or hush cloths
are often called ‘bedding
Bed linens
can refer strictly to sheet sets or be expanded to incorporate all fabric products utilized in the bedroom
Bed linens
It is also known as a flat sheet.
Top sheet
It is the sheet you put over the top of the bed to separate you from the comforter or duvet.
Top sheet
It is the sheet with the elastic-edge that is used to fit over the mattress
bottom sheet or fitted sheet.
It is a decorative fabric covering that does not touch the floor and normally does not cover the pillows
Coverlet
It is similar to a coverlet
bedspread
It is a small covering normally found at the foot of a bed used for extra warmth or decorative accents.
blanket or throw
a thin, decorative covering but it normally covers the entire bed and touches the floor.
bedspread
It is a bed cover stuffed with fibers or down then sewed together at all four sides. It can be decorative and come in many different colors, patterns, and designs.
Comforter
It is normally used as a major decorative element in bedrooms.
Comforter
It is similar to a comforter
duvet
it requires the use of a duvet cover
duvet
It is used over a comforter or duvet.
duvet cover
is normally a decorative covering, of which the basic function is to add décor to your bedroom.
duvet cover
is a protective layer that slips over the duvet and has a closure
duvet cover
It is a large decorative square pillow that sits back against the headboard
EURO OR CONTINENTAL PILLOW
It is a medium-sized rectangular pillow that you lay your head on when sleeping. A sleeping pillow can come in many sizes such as standard, Queen, or King to fit your bed or sleeping habits.
SLEEPING PILLOW
It is also referred to as an accent or throw pillow, is a small pillow that comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors to add decoration to a bed.
DECORATIVE PILOW
It is a tubular pillow used to lean back against for lumbar support, but typically it is used as a decorative pillow or accent pillow. These pillows range in size from very small to some that span the entire width of the bed.
BOLSTER PILLOW
It is used to cover a sleeping pillow and sometimes decorative or bolster pillows.
PILLOWCASE
It is normally a rectangular shape with an opening on one end where you insert the pillow.
PILLOWCASE
It is similar to a pillowcase but it does not open on one side, instead it has a flange, which is an extra piece of fabric that extends from where the pillow sham is sewn on each edge.
PILLOW SHAM
It is a decorative piece of bedding placed between the mattress and box springs. It extends to the floor and its main function is to hide the box spring as well as add decor. ___ _____ are commonly used with coverlets, duvets, and comforter sets.
BED SKIRT
This includes bath towel and bath sheet.
BATHROOM LINEN
extra-large bath towel that is wrapped around the body after getting out of the shower
bath sheet
TYPES OF BEDROOM LINEN
- Top Sheet
- Bottom sheet or fitted sheet
- Coverlet
- Bedspread
- Blanket or throw
- Comforter
- Duvet
- Duvet cover
- Euro or continental pillow
- Sleeping pillow
- Bolster pillow
- Decorative pillow
- Pillowcase
- Pillow sham
- Bed skirt
- Bathroom linen
HOW TO MAKE BED
Gather your bed linens.
Remove used linens.
Cover the bed with an under blanket.
Tuck the bottom sheet under the head, then under the foot of the mattress.
Make hospital corners.
Add the top sheet.
Add a blanket, comforter, or duvet.
Add pillows.
Most bed linens include:
- mattress pad with elastic edging
- fitted sheet
- flat sheet
- pillowcases blanket
- quilt, comforter or duvet
- 2 standard pillow shams
hospital corner
specific method of folding the end of the top sheet tightly under the mattress
