How do i make a slip cover for my bed spread?

Question

It's a queen size bed spread and i measured it 92' X '92 and i just dont know how to buy the fabric. I dont know what kind is best and i factured up to 12 yards of fabric and that doesnt seem right. Im just making a simple black one.

Answer 1

I have made a few of these and here is what I did. As you wont find any fabric wide enough for one piece you can do the center piece which should go from edge to edge and then another piece on each side that will hang down. I used a floral upholstery fabric for the middle of one and then an ivory satin for each of the two sides and the entire underneath was the same satin. It feels so nice. I used braided, well, braid, around the edge of the entire thing and it came out really nice.

Sorry I just saw that you want to to a simple black one but you could find a really cool black fabric with a print on it that isnt a different color but a different texure, know what I mean. Lke where you could just see like a satiny design on a matte background and then use black satin for the sides... I wish I could help you with it I am bored and need a project. Oh I just remembered I have a whole bunch of stuff put away to make a new bed set. Thanks for reminding me, lol.

Anyways, if you do it all the same material you will need...figure one panel for the top center, one for the back center and then two more for the two top sides and two back sides...so at around 7' 7" for each one you will need no more than 11 yards.

Answer 2

For a simple black duvet, (fancy word for slip cover of a bedspread), go buy two sheets one size larger than you need - king in this instance. If you go to a discount place like Wal-mart or K-mart, you can find 200 thread count sheets at a good price and the duvet will wear like iron. Sew them together like a pillow case - inside out. Turn right side out. This gives you a nice clean seam on the outside. Put buttons, snaps, or even ribbon-ties on the open end. Insert your bed spread just like a pillow in the case, button/snap/tie shut, and you are done! One thing to be aware of, no matter how fancy the duvet, your spread will eventually shift within the case. Some folks make a few simple tacking stitches here and there to prevent shifting, but you will have to cut them when you clean it. Now, with all the money you saved by using sheets, pick up some twin sheets that match, run your curtain rod through the top hem pocket and, poof, matching curtains at minimal cost with no sewing! What a deal!

Answer 3

You can buy a duvet, which is essentially, a bedspread slipcover. You also need to factor in how thick your bedspread is. Is it a comforter, is it thin? You need to allow for the thickness in your measurements.

Many materials come in 36 inch widths (1 yard). You need to choose the material best suited to your needs. A nice Jacquard looks very classy, but is dry clean only. If you have pets, you may want to get a slick material that fur does not stick to well... The choice is up to you.

Another thing you might think about is adding buttons to your bedspread and button holes on the duvet. This will allow you to button your bedspread into place so it does not bunch up inside the duvet (slipcover).

As far as figuring out your material needs, once you have the thickness of the bedspread as well as your length and width, take the measurements to your local fabric store, and they can help you with how much you need.

Generally purchasing a duvet is much cheaper and easier than making your own.

Answer 4

Go buy two flat king size sheets. They are slightly larger than the queen size you have. Sew around three side and leave one side open. You can close the 4th side with any kind of closure you like (ie. snaps, ties, velcro)