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Not only will going DIY with your duvet cover save you some cash, it’ll also allow you to custom-make exactly what you are looking for.

The problem I have been having is the size of the duvet covers in the stores.

I usually purchase 2 yards to make the sheets. Then, stick one end of the tie t through the loops and tie securely. Thanks! And how to cut the panels, its great if your fabric is the perfect size…but mine is 43″ wide.

Any chance bedskirts will also be in the picture soon, for a how to? French seams! Details | Add To Cart. And don’t forget thrift shops, where there’s often a lot of fabric by the yard in addition to vintage sheets. For my son’s room, I bought two cheap twin sheet sets – one orange, one blue. Sew each side with French seams as described above (but skip the top-stitching for the sides). Thank you!

I quilt and NEVER use fabric from Joann’s for quilting. Thanks!

It looks a little…handmade :) Good thing buying flat sheets is cheap! Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. It looks very nice.

Trying to make it the right size has been a daunting issue…so I just keep putting it off!

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Are you supposed to hem each side of the base/opening? These are 106″ or larger and for most projects you won’t have to seam. Almost all of their fabrics are 43″ width rather than the standard 45″.

The Angry Chicken says some duvet covers have a fold-over closure like a lunch bag. I can answer that question Natasha. And nothing sets off my “I could make that myself so much cheaper and better” instincts like duvet covers. Yes! What sewing machine would you recommend. I’m doing almost the same for my son – the color and fabric I wanted, costs about $5 a yard, so I found some cheap ($5!) You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I’m kind of surprised that no one has mentioned shopping on Etsy for material – the prices are way way under $10., and you can find any fabric designer you can think of! One question, probably silly, but how do you pronounce “duvet”? Thank you so much for posting this!! I want to give him a sturdy side and myself a soft comfortable side.

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If I hadn’t read that several times, I would have made the mistake of shorting the hem. I am making a Duvet cover for a friend, so found your question. This one isn’t luxury but gave me what I wanted. Just joking Please.

Great post!

But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. All you say is use buttons or velcro or a zipper. ), Your tutorial is fantastic – the photos just make it so much easier to visualise. *Remember that you need a front and a back, so plan all your measurements and double them to calculate the total amount of fabric you’ll need. I made a duvet once and it was nice, but would have benefited from the french seams. You may love: more DIY Fabric Elephant Toy Free Sewing Patterns.

This is perfect! I have dont soo much research on down conforters.

And then saved up for a lifetime to get a good one (cuddleduds 300. Anyways, making a small one for practice is a really good idea!! I have a bed spread for my king size bed and I wanted to make a duvet cover with it and buy fabric for the bottom and saw it together. Also, I highly recommend using sheets; they can be so much cheaper than fabric and no need to piece the panels together. You can not buy a piece of fabric from joanns unless it is tulle, the cheap kind. I used Velcro to close the entire opening. thanks for your help. ✂ Sewing Machine✂ Sewing Kit✂ 2 Printed Fabrics✂ 1 Batting Material or Polyester fiberfill or an old comforter. I have the fabric I want to use for my duvet and the same idea of how to piece it together. There aren’t strict standards for bedding sizes in the US (comforter sizes tend to vary among manufacturers), so I recommend measuring the comforter you plan to cover and using those numbers to plan your duvet cover.

Iron the seam once again after top stitching to smooth and relax it. And all the comments are super helpful too. I HAVE MADE A DUST RUFFLE FOR A FULL SIZE BED. These are wonderful directions.

Trying to find wide fabric is impossible. These seams are finished on both the inside and outside, so that no raw edges of fabric will be visible anywhere. With a variety of project types that include everything from home decor to wearables, this compilation merits your full attention.

Here I’m working with Denise Schmidt Hope Valley Piney Woods from Free Spirit Fabrics. I haven’t used it for fear of further damage. You have done a great job with this tutorial. Great tutorial. I am working on a duvet cover right now. In Japan, all the quilts/duvets have loops on the corners (some even have them in midway on each lengh as well,) and all covers have little ties sewn on the inside corners. Thanks for sharing, Just made the king size duvet, (0: thank you for excellent directions and extra guidance to adding the ties inside.

Worked really nicely and its the perfect size (cheaper too!). You insert a down or any old comforter inside the duvet. I hadn’t thought about using French seams – that will make it so much better. last year i was scavenging the internet for the perfect cover – should have just fallen back on my instincts of crafting something myself and saved all the time i spent “looking” and just made something! The length of your duvet is simply the desired finished length plus 2 ½” for hem and seam allowance. I’d probably need to make extra ties on the inside to keep it from moving. If you want I can email you a picture so you can see what you inspire (if not that’s fine too! Kenzie & Raquel: The pictures and explanations helped so much–this is by far the best duvet tutorial i’ve found on the web!

I’m getting tired of their tactics and ready to go somewhere else. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ralexandra/sets/72157623483770965/. I’m always amazed at the generosity of sharing information in both sewing and food blogs and am really grateful for this generosity.m. One side will be for one holiday and the other side will be for the next holiday. When I measure the duvet im planning on making the cover for do I need to add any additional length on each side besides the seem allowance? © Copyright 2020 Prime Publishing, LLC.

Measure your insert then measure the fabic after your seam allowance, it should be the same. I have been bookmarking them all in hopes that I can begin soon! Wow. I’m not that advanced a sewer so hope it’s not too hard!

(btw…. Pin the seam closed to avoid shifting, and sew it again with a ¼” seam allowance. Re: Joann’s fabric quality. Could you do a tutorial for a stitched-through blanket as well?

Keyword Index and no bunching up! insteaf of making 3 pieces? So many good projects for those of us who maybe don’t intend to ever sew our own clothing but love to have the skills to complete projects for our homes. Thanks again! To begin, you’ll sew each side panel to its corresponding center panel, to make the front and back of the cover. This is wonderful. but it’s the mass of fabric that is what makes it difficult. or just let me know the measurements? Is there a way to make this gaiter to cover the head hair too (just leaving the eye area uncovered).

I would like to make duvet covers out of them instead of quilts. Thanks! Could it be made with cotton flannel, fleece, or microfiber It took me a lot of time because I pieced different fabrics together, but I’m so happy with it…and he is too!

is it just me or are half the pictures not showing up for everyone?

Joann does have cute fabric but it wont last as long.If you buy flat sheets and sew together you may find that you are not saving as those flat sheets are most often matched with a Duvet cover in the same fabric.

Very skillfully these tips are elaborated and it is really very interesting to learn thews sewing skills. Awesome project idea! Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Learn more. All rights reserved. Any ideas about how to make one and instructions will be greatly appreciated. The link to the sewing pattern no longer works, Pillowcase Sew-a-Thon for Operation Christmas…, 11 Free Vintage Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for Ladies, 11 Sewing Room Ideas: How To Organize Your Room, 15 Sewing Patterns for Women's Dresses & Other Pretty Project, 9 Insanely Awesome Sewing Ideas: How to Sew a Pillow, DIY Home Decor, and More, Designer Inspired Sewing: 9 Beautiful Designer Inspired Knock Off Patterns, Fabulous Fabric Flower Tutorials: 7 Ways to Learn How to Make Fabric Flowers, Sewing for Baby: 11 Small Sewing Projects for Your Little One, Simple Sewing Projects: 16 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners.

I am also interested if there is a pattern for the mittens as size will make a difference in the finished product. I finally finished the duvet using your tutorial! The lighter the fabric the better. Was it all bunched up? I made one of these using a vintage, thrift store sheet. regina! It is sometimes also sold as 'bed-in-bag'. Now, what we need to accompany this is a tutorial on making pillowcases for the bedroom (I mean, pillowcases for standard sleeping pillows)…pretty please? The basic stitching is almost complete and now for the finishing touch. hi, love the step by step, but still a bit confused over the french seams. Then, when I flip the fabric to finish the seam, they continue to stay out of the way.

I will probably use a flat sheet, as suggested. I used the flat sheets to make the duvet cover, and now have the blue and orange fitted sheets and pillowcases, which I alternate in the wash each week. Do these measurements take into account the thickness of the comforter?

Works well.

Obviously, it matched my bedding exactly! This is great! You would insert the corner ties in the first step of the seam process. Thanks. It’s true that fabric can get expensive really quickly, but there are lots of good bargains out there too.

This is so fantastic.

), and added in bits of ribbon on the inside to tie the comforter in place.

Missouri Star Quilt Company or Fabric.com Thank you. One sells only to hotels. I’m super nervous about sewing, but you’ve convinced me to give this a try! As I type, my sister is finishing a duvet cover for my daughter out of fabric left over from her first birthday party. These are the best baby sewing patterns!

thanks! Let the sewing begin.

Plus i wanted upholstery quality, not quilting…. Thank you so much, I really think I can do this, can’t wait to start ! I made a duvet cover for a boyfriend’s christmas present once. (I tend to buy them for $100 from the Company Store or Pottery Barn.). Wow. Lovely photos.I will use all these as my PC’s wall picture.On other hand I will use the designing and colors of few of them in my duvet covers.Thanks buddy. I can’t seem to get my head aorund that one. Good tutorial…French seams are a lot of work and really work well for lightweight fabrics. At $10-$13 per yard it will actually fit my bed and it will be in the fabric of my choosing. What fabrics would work well, I noticed this is meant to be made with knit fabric .

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