I've been searching everywhere for a duvet cover to match the walls in my room but I just can't find anything, I was wondering if it would be very difficult to just make one from some kind of fabric from a fabric store or something...what kind of fabric/material would you suggest for something like that?
2006-12-18 17:40:27 · 6 answers · asked by enjoyincubus295 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Duvet covers are extremely easy to make. Personally I prefer cotton or poly cotton for duvets are they are more comfortable to sleep in but it's your cover, make it out of whatever you like. Basically you need 2 big rectangles slightly bigger than your duvet. Place them right sides facing, sew around 3 sides leaving a big enough gap to take the duvet in and out on the 4th side, this should be the bit that ends up at the bottom of the bed, again because it's more comfortable. Turn the right way out and attach poppers or ties along the open edge to hold the duvet in, and hey presto you're done.
That's the simplist method though there are others. Patterns are available on www.voguepatterns.com but you don't really need one. Have fun!
2006-12-18 21:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local fabric store, and look at the patterns under home decorating, ask for help from the clerks if you need to, that is what they are there for. They will also help you in selecting the appropriate fabric for one, a cotton blend I would think ... the clerks in fabric stores know all about these things and will give immense help. Often other shoppers will also be of help. If you don't have much sewing experience, you might find a friend who does to help you out. It won't be difficult, but you need to at least know how to sew straight seams, cut out patterns pieces, etc,.
2006-12-18 18:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find some flat sheets - you should be able to get a good match, and sew together, leaving an opening to insert the comforter, and make fastenings with velcro or buttons. For a double comforter, use queen sheets, for example, and adjust. Easy-peasy!
2006-12-19 02:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking for sheets that would look good with the walls. Sew 2 flat sheets together and leave open on one end....sew ribbons at intervals on the open end to tie the cover closed.
2006-12-18 19:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by jidwg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter made hers out of sheets. They come in all sizes, double and King and queen. She stitched two together, easy to take off and wash too.
2006-12-19 00:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anne2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you visited smarttimeshop.com? I really recommend it. The high quality and the wide colors range are incredible.
2013-11-16 23:18:52 · answer #6 · answered by Amelia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋