<p>If I buy a fitted sheet for a twin bed that has weirdly deep pockets (17") do you think I'll be able to make them fit the XL bed? Is the bed just longer than a regular twin, or is wider as well (and by how much)? I found these really nice sheets at NM but obviously they don't carry twin XL...</p>
<p>They're like 6 inches longer than a normal twin so you really need twin xl sheets.</p>
<p>hmm. do u think I could buy an extra flat sheet instead of a fitted and just tuck the extra fabric on the sides under the mattress?</p>
<p>Sure, but it won't want to stay tucked in! If you know how to sew, you could miter the corners and add elastic....</p>
<p>Maybe check NM on line? But really, there are some VERY nice XL sheets out there. BB&B, alone, has them in all kinds of fabrics, including a textile made from Beech trees (I think that's right) that is extremely silky, soft, and breathable.</p>
<p>Wait - why is it obvious that NM is devoid of XL sheets? :)</p>
<p>yayyy i bought beech sheets myself :)</p>
<p>i'm pretty excited about them.</p>
<p>mafool - only problem with beech sheets is...the bed bugs are termites.</p>
<p>^^^there's always a down side...</p>
<p>beech sheets eh? Oh well, my cotton ones will last me for a long time.</p>