Step 5 To hem duvet-cover opening, if desired, turn a 1-inch width under once, then again, making one complete fold. Step 6 Cut inch lengths of ribbon. Step 7 Slip in comforter and tie ribbons. Comments Add Comment. How difficult was this project? Very easy. Kind of easy. Kind of hard. Very hard. Font Size Print Pin. Back to project Comment on this project. Tell us what worked, what didn't, and if you made adjustments Thanks for adding your feedback.
All rights reserved. Pin along the outside edges leaving the flap open at the finished edge. Pin the duvet back panel to the duvet cover top, right sides together. Align raw edges and orient the finished edge of the back panel so it overlaps the envelope flap.
Position these along the envelope opening so they are spaced evenly. Then separate the tape and pin one half on the wrong side of the envelope flap and the other half on the right side of the back panel so they will line up to close. You might also want to check out my post on how to sew a flanged pillow sham in this bedroom home decoration series. Great tips on making a duvet cover. What I need is how to keep the duvet in place. I, inevitably, pull the cover over my sholders but leave the duvet behind which ends up with cold shoulders.
I have attached loops to my duvet and ties to the cover, but they seem to come untied quickly. Any one have a system that works for them? Yes I do. I am in the process of making a duvet cover for my autistic year old grand son who is missing my Lieutenant Colonel son currently serving in Afghanistan A LOT! NOW, here comes my answer to your question.
The design has individual stars that I can sew anywhere I want. This will tack it in place. At the bottom edges of the pieces, fold the fabric in 1 inch and iron. Then fold it in another inch and iron.
You can use other methods of closure like Velcro, buttons, sew-on snaps, ribbon, or a zipper if you prefer. Separate the snap tape and pin each half onto the inside bottom edges of both the front and back pieces of fabric. The snaps should be a couple inches from the sides. Make sure the snaps will line up on the front and back pieces.
Sew down both sides of the snap tape. Do this on both the front and back pieces. Snap pieces together and pin around the sides and top. Clip off the corners. Turn the duvet wrong side out and iron the edges flat. With the cover inside out, lay the duvet insert on top. Attach safe pins to the corners of the cover and the duvet. Reach inside the cover and grasp the top corners. Turn the cover right side out while holding the corners.
Snap the bottom closed and the duvet cover is done! Find out how to make matching pillow shams here. Have a comment? We want to hear!
You can use the questions box to leave a comment too. How much fabric do you need? Step 1: Prepare the fabric Prewash the fabric before starting. Step 2: Seam the fabric together I like to add a couple inches to the lengths of the fabric to give a little wiggle room.
Take note of this distance, then iron a crease the same distance down the length of the fabric. Repeat for the other side panel. Repeat this on the other side panel. Step 3: Add the snap tape At the bottom edges of the pieces, fold the fabric in 1 inch and iron.
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