I can't believe that you ever thought that you would be reading an article about deep fitted sheets, but I want to tell you a story about an incident that happened to me recently. I had to buy some sheets for my bed and not everything went to plan.

Before I re-live my nightmare, I want to let you know why I got involved with buying bed sheets and why I wouldn't know anything about deep fitted sheets. I live with my girlfriend who I would describe as a 'shopaholic'. She does all the shopping and my only involvement is usually to try and stop her spending money. However, now she is pregnant and it means that I have to help out more and this is how I got involved.

OK, so simple enough task I think you will agree. So down to the shops I went. I bought some sheets thinking I was doing everything right. I picked a colour that was similar to what we had but a slight change for variety. Also made sure I had the size for a double bed.

I was sitting at home just before my girlfriend came back and I though it would be nice to put the new sheets on the bed. I thought I would get some brownie points. I got the new sheets out but I couldn't get them over the mattress, it was too big. I tried again but it was no use, I just couldn't do it.

I was in my mess still as my girlfriend arrived home. She asked what was going on and told me how stupid I was. She said that I should've bought the deep fitted sheets like she had told me. I am sure that she never told me!

Now if you don't want to return the sheets back to the shop in exchange for some deep fitted sheets (like me!), I would advise that you check the depth of your mattress before you go shopping.

Would you like to get more information about purchasing deep fitted sheets? As you have seen Dave is now an expert about purchasing deep fitted sheets so go to his blog for more advice.