Debbie Colgrove
This project can completely change the look of your room with out investing on a new comforter or quilt, as well as protecting you quilt or comforter.
Please read the full direction before purchasing your fabric.
Materials Needed
| Bed size | Twin | Full | Queen | King |
| Finished Measurements | 72 by 90 | 84 by 96 | 90 by 102 | 102 by 108 |
| Size of Top before hems and seams |
73 by 93 | 85 by 99 | 91 by 105 | 103 by 111 |
| 45" Fashion Fabric requirements |
5 1/4 yds | 5 1/2 yds | 8 3/4 yds | 9 1/4 yds |
| 60" Fashion Fabric requirements |
5 1/4 yds | 5 1/2 yds | 5 7/8 yds | 6 1/4 yds |
These fabric requirements do not take in to consideration matching prints. You will need more fabric which will depend on the repeat of the print. For example: If you are making a twin size duvet cover using 45" wide fabric, the fabric requirement is 2 times the length of the cover. If your repeat is large, you may need 3 to 4 times the length in order to match the prints at the seams.
Small prints such as calico fabric should not require matching. I always buy extra fabric, to add complimenting trim to curtains and pillows.
You will also need to repeat your top fashion fabric or use a sheet (same as the bed size you are making) for the bottom of the Duvet Cover.
Closures are a matter of choice. For these direction I will be using 3/4" buttons and button holes. I have also seen zippers and velcro used to close duvet covers.
Directions
Note: All directions are using 1/2" seams
All covers will require even side sections added to each side of your fashion fabric. Refer to this chart for cutting your sections
| Bed Size | Twin Size | Full Size | Queen Size | King Size |
| 45" Fashion Fabric center |
(1) 45" by 93" long |
(1) 45" by 99" long |
(1) 45" by 105" long |
(1) 45" by 111" long |
| 45" Fashion Fabric side sections |
(2) 15" by 93" long |
(2) 21" by 99" long |
(2) 24" by 105" long |
(2) 30" by 111" long |
| 60" Fashion Fabric center section |
(1) 60" by 93" long |
(1) 60" by 99" long |
(1) 60" by 105" long |
(1) 60" by 111" long |
| 60" Fashion Fabric side sections |
(2) 7 1/2" by 93" long |
(2) 14" by 99" long |
(2) 16 1/2" by 105" long |
(2) 22 1/2" by 111" long |
Join side sections to center section using 1/2" seams. Zig zag or serge your seams to prevent fraying. Press the seams.
Lay out the back and top section, right sides together. Pin enough to secure the two sections together. Stitch the side and bottom seams using 1/2" seams. Zig zag or serge the seam allowance.
Press under 1/2" of top raw edge.
Measure 2 1/2" from the top edge. Mark 1/3 of the way in from the side seam edges towards the center. Stitch a 2 1/2" seam from the top edge to the 1/3rd mark.
Turn under 1/2" on raw edge and press. Press the entire top edge down to form a two inch hem (including the seamed top area). Pin to hold in place.
Top stitch the hem. Turn Right side out and press.
Place buttons and button holes approximately 5" apart, evenly spaced in the remaining opening.
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