My money is very limited now so I am looking for a way to make old comforters new. The comforters are in good shape but the colors do not match my decorations anymore.
2007-06-27 04:13:23 · 37 answers · asked by purelysoaps 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If you're handy with a sewing machine, go for the other ideas that people have given you here. Make your own duvet cover to insert your comforter in. If you aren't a sewer, then hit the stores and look for duvet covers on sale. The best time to find sales are about 2 months into a season, no matter the season. So now's a good time to get looking for summer looks that'll soon be reduced to sale prices.
Also, hit the Internet. There are some amazing duvet covers to be found... it's like having the biggest store around for linens.
If you still can't afford that and have a bit of artistic talent or has a friend that's got talent, get yourself some fabric paints. They are relatively inexpensive in craft stores and there are a myriad of colors to choose from. Prime one side or both with a solid color (I suggest a dark color if your comforter is dark, a light one if it's light). Once you've primed and covered the old pattern, use your imagination: the sky is the limit! Use stencils if you're less artistic. Have fun with the project. Really make it shine with your personality.
Or turn it into a patchwork quilt. Get yourself some nice sweaters from a thrift shop, cut them up and sew them in a pattern onto the top of your comforter. Finish the edges with one solid very large ribbon.
Wow... You've got a question that's not easy to answer... at least not in quite a number of ways... Let me know what you decide to do to your comforter!
2007-06-27 06:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 14⤊ 1⤋
You could dye the fabric youself, buy RIT dye, the stufff used for tye dye, only just buy one color. Follow the instructions and you can have a new color. You can get RIT dye at craft stores like Michael's or Joanns.
You could also buy some fabric that matches your decorations and craete a cover for the comforters. Measure the comforter ad 5/8 of an inch onto that measurement for seam allowances.
Chances are, you won't find fabric in the right size, most fabric comes in bolts that are 36 or 42 inches wide. You could get creative and sew together different colors to make it the right width.
Also, you don't want an ugly seam on one side because you need to put the comforter in, so you could do it the way pillowcases for accent pillows are in the back. Then you could take off just the cover you made and wash that when you need to.
2007-06-27 07:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by epitome of innocence 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What you do is purchase a duvet cover. Then your comforters can look like anything you want them to look like. This is only really worth it, however, if you're talking about down comforters. The ones with synthetic fill can probably be completely replaced for the same or less money as a nice duvet cover. Regardless, always smart shop. Check Ebay. Check Craigslist. Check Overstock.com, although they aren't as affordable on most things as they like to think they are. If you sew, there are patterns for these things so you can make one.
2007-06-27 08:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a duvet cover . It is like a pillow case for a comforter. You can make one if you are handy with a sewing machine or iron on tape. They are also sold in bedding stores and probably Wal Mart.
2007-06-27 09:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by oldknowitall 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy two flat sheets the color you want and the measurement you need to make a duvet cover.
measure the width and length of your comforter and look at the measurements of a queen and king sheet to determine which ones will work. (look for an outlet store for a bargain)
Stitch them together, stitch ties on the top corners inside the cover and on the corners of the comforter. Then when you slip the comforter inside tie the corner ties to each other. Then it will not slip around.
2007-06-27 08:56:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make a duvet. I buy 2 flat full size sheets for my queen size comforter. It fit's beautifully. I also buy one matching flat sheet and make pillow cases out of it. If you want to go all out you can by a sheet set to match the sheets to. I don't bother since the comforter hides the sheets. I try to buy on clearance, that way I can afford the Egyptian cotton that I so love.
2007-06-27 10:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by J M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To change the color of a plain comforter...try using fabric dye
To just brighten and give the fabric a newer look use some fabric starch.
Can you add fabric as appliques to your comforters to make them match??
2007-06-27 04:20:05 · answer #7 · answered by IceKimber 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy the same size sheets and sew bottom and both sides. On top attach with Velcro. It should look like a large pillow case. Insert comforter and walla new comforter.
2007-06-27 04:33:12 · answer #8 · answered by one4life 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Try cooridinating your curtains to match just one color in the bedspread, you can also buy material to match and make a bedskirt, you could also take it to the laundermat and put it through a complete wash and dry in their large machine this will help detergent to get completely through it that won't in a household washer. This may help to brighten the colors in the comforter some.
2007-06-27 07:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to ikea they sell covers for comforters, and ive seen them start from $19.99 on sale which is probably about what all the fabric and supplies will cost you to do it on your own. If you dont have an ikea next to you, you can shop online or request a catalog at IKEA.com Good Luck.
2007-06-27 07:27:26 · answer #10 · answered by ana c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋