How To Make Duvet Covers

Posted by myarticlenetwork on July 3, 2009

For those of you who have been trying tobuy a duvet cover then you probably know how expensive it is to make such a purchase. Don’t give up just yet because you can make the cover yourself. This article focuses on providing you with some basics on this subject matter.

As a starter the outcome may not be the best quality like your usual discount duvet cover set you find in stores but depending on how fast you catch on it can be something to be proud of. The first hurdle you are probably going to encounter is that of making the perfect insertion point i.e. where the sheets are inserted. You may have a challenge in closing off the top where you have your closures.

I suggest you start from the beginning. First, organize all the sheets that you will need. Look for material that will suite your taste and style – for example if you want a denim duvet cover then it’s best you get the matching material. Before you think about folding the top sides you must first pin the bottom and side.

Find the spot where the two sheet ends are joined together and make buttonholes. This should be at the top, right and then use the buttons to close. You do have an option to use ribbons if you love them. You can fold the sheet about 12 inches down on one side, at the top if it is longer than the quilt. Then stitch it on the sides like an envelope closure.

As for the closure, you can choose a snap take, zipper or Velcro, depending on what suites you best. I prefer soft nylon zippers because it’s less time consuming when dressing up the bed.

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