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From: suzan
Date: 10-09-2005, 01:58 PM (1 of 10)
| Can anyone explain to me exactly how to make a duvet cover? I am a bit nervous about starting this project. |
User: suzan
Member since: 03-05-2002 Total posts: 22 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-09-2005, 06:38 PM (2 of 10)
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Its just like making a giant sized pillowcase.. Just measure carefully, is the only thing that will be any kind of work at all..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 10-09-2005, 06:42 PM (3 of 10)
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A duvet cover is so easy to make. It is basically a giant pillowcase with a zipper. Measure how big the filler is - each company has a different size for Queen, King, etc. I made a King size crazy patch duvet cover for my daughter and hubby, back was just plain cotton. You can buy a duvet zipper at Wal-Mart for less then $3 to put a zipper in it or you can do a flap with big buttons. You can make quilt squares for the top or do a geomatric design or whatever you desire. Just sew top to bottom on both sides and bottom and put in a zipper in the top. Violet p.s. I tried to insert a picture of mine but for some reason I cannot seem to get a picture to show. 
I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
Member since: 12-25-2002 Total posts: 461 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 10-10-2005, 09:12 PM (4 of 10)
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I've made a number of duvet covers using double flat sheets for a queen size duvet. I sew them up and have used either a zipper or else velcro pieces along the bottom. I do find that I have to cut quite a bit off the bottom as they are much longer than the duvet itself, but it can be a less expensive way of making a cover if you can get your sheets on sale. I usually get a solid on the bottom and a pattern on the top, then it can be reversible.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: suzan
Date: 10-11-2005, 04:12 PM (5 of 10)
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Thanks for the tips. So if I understand correctly, I measure the filler exactly and cut the material to that size (no extra for seam allowance?). Would that stop it from moving around inside? Has anyone tried putting piping around the edges? Does that sound normal? I just want to say how much I love this site. Everyone is always so helpful and interesting. |
User: suzan
Member since: 03-05-2002 Total posts: 22 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 10-15-2005, 07:31 AM (6 of 10)
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I made my covers slightly bigger than the duvet and I sewed little ties on the inside corners of the duvet and the corners of the duvet and tied them together so that the duvet doesn't slip around as much. Never done piping, but I sure like the looks of it.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: suzan
Date: 10-29-2005, 01:37 AM (7 of 10)
| Well I just thought I would let you know that I finally plunged and made the cover for the duvet. You are right it was not so hard but lots of material to handle at one time. I am pretty happy with it. I put piping in and it doesn't look too bad - quite nice actually. So thank you all for the helpful hints. |
User: suzan
Member since: 03-05-2002 Total posts: 22 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 10-29-2005, 05:39 AM (8 of 10)
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Good for you!! It is a lot of fabric to deal with, but I'm really glad you are happy with the results.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 10-29-2005, 08:07 PM (9 of 10)
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Good Suzan. Did you do the piping detail? Did you close with a zippr or buttons? As I recall, when my mother made me one, she used a pair of flat sheets, since it was easy to gt the width she needed that way. She also included ties in the seam allowances to keep it from shifting. It helped b/c the down comforter was in a very slippery cotton.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: suzan
Date: 11-01-2005, 02:57 PM (10 of 10)
| I don't understand what you mean by "piping detail". What I did was cut strips of fabric on the bias until I had enough to make the whole length of 3 sides of the duvet. I bought some cording and covered it with this material and sewed it into the seams. I also sewed ties into the seam allowances at the closed end. As you say, keeps the duvet from moving around . I made the duvet like an envelope. One piece of material is about 6 inches longer than the other and comes over like the flap of an envelope. Then I sewed velcro tape to keep it closed. It seems to be really good. I don't know if that is the way it should have been done but it seems to work fine. Actually I am quite pleased with it. I don't know if I would want an expert to look at it too closely but as they say - practice makes perfect. |
User: suzan
Member since: 03-05-2002 Total posts: 22 |
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