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How To Make A Duvet Cover
Duvet Covers Are Easy to Make Yourself
Duvet covers are rather versatile when you think
about it. If you want something that is really different
for your bedroom, you may find expense is an issue in
fancy, unique, well made fabric. Designer labels are
pricey, especially if you aren’t shopping during a white
sale.
The versatility of the duvet makes them worth it,
and a necessity for a comforter, but you don’t want to
spend the money. Even an inexpensive comforter can be
transformed into a stylish work of art with a unique
duvet cover. They are great for your kid’s rooms because
they can easily be changed when the child grows.
A teddy bear duvet might be good one day but you blink
and he’s ready for a NASCAR print. You will save even
more money if you make the duvet yourself. Even a novice
can pull this off. Just think of a duvet as a giant
pillow case with some sort of closure at the end. That
doesn’t seem too hard does it?
A pillow case keeps the
pillow clean as you sleep on it, and the duvet does the
same thing. All types of bedding should be soft and
supple since it is next to your skin.
You are going to be making this yourself, so don’t
scrimp on fabric. Find good quality fabric in a soft
cotton or blend. I love flannel on the bottom and it is
available in lovely colors and prints. It will be
repeatedly washed so look for one that is yarn dyed.
You
can even find two sheets on a clearance table that are a
steal. This would be the easiest because no cutting is
involved. Wash and dry either fabric or sheets before
you begin as this will curtail shrinking disappointments
down the road.
If you haven’t already purchased a comforter, think
about how it will look on the bed. Do you want more of
an overhang on the sides or is your partner prone to
stealing the covers? If so, you might want to buy a size
that is a little larger than your size of bed. The
completed presentation might look more finished if you
do so.
• Measure your comforter and add one and a half inches
to the width and three and three fourths inches to the
length allowing for seams and hems. If you have sheets,
just look at the dimensions on the package.
• If you have chosen sheets, I would suggest not buying
two of the exact same thing. Make things more
interesting by buying complementary patterns and colors
so it can be turned over for a new look. Don’t be afraid
to mix it up a little.
• If you have chosen fabric, you must piece it together
as you won’t find fabric with the width you need. Here
is where creativity comes in. You can choose lots of
matching patterns and colors and stitch them together to
make the top of your duvet, just measure how big you
want your “blocks” of fabric to be and go from there
until you have enough for the top of the duvet. If this
sounds like too much work, just use one or two fabrics
and do the measuring.
• Place the wrong sides together and stitch with a
quarter inch seam along the top sides. If a sewing
machine is a foreign thing to you, there are many types
of glue on the market that will do the job as well.
• You can create a fanciful closure by sewing large
buttons at the top, folding it over and stitching
ribbons to the other side of the top. Make sure it
represents a nice fold and tie the ribbons to the
buttons. Nothing could be simpler. For a more country
look, take strips of torn fabric and stitch them where
you placed the ribbons. They will fray, but that’s the
point. Your duvet cover will take on a shabbier chic
look.
Let the creative side come out and decorate your bedroom
in the style and color that you choose, and save money
at the same time.
Bev Marshall is a successful freelance writer offering
guidance and suggestions for consumers buying
mattresses, baby bedding, bedding, bedspreads and more.
Her many articles can be found at
http://www.bedding-4u.com/Duvet%20Covers.htm. She gives
information and tips at
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help you save money, make informed buying decisions and
common sense ideas for changing your life.
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