2torial #0630: Learn2 Make a Bed (Continued) Put on the blankets You're almost finished now. All that's left are the blankets and pillows.   Step to the side of the bed, and flip the blanket so that it billows over the bed. Position it so that there will be room for your head and shoulder, with the remainder hanging evenly over the other three sides.   Repeat the steps that you took with the top sheet, first tucking the bottom under the mattress, then the sides. Remember to create vertical folds by not bunching the blanket under the mattress.   Fold the portion of the top sheet that you left loose back over the blanket. Tuck the edges under the mattress to form a neat and tidy appearance.   Place the pillowcases over the pillows and put them aside.   If using a bedspread, now's the time to put it on. Flip it out so it spreads over the bed, making sure the edges at the bottom and sides are even to the floor. Fold the top edge of the spread down and position the bottom edge of the pillow to just cover the fold (the top edge should sit about 3 inches from the head of the bed). Fold the spread over the top of the pillow, and tuck around the top and bottom edges. Et voila! A bed that you can now mess up to your heart's content! -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)