- Proper measuring and adding seam allowances will ensure a bedspread that will fit your bed. I recommend having an assistant available and using a metal tape measure (carpenters type) to so that you will get accurate results.
- I like to hide our pillows under the bedspread. This requires me to add length to the normal length. I buy extra fabric to make pillow shams to match.
- Bedspreads can be made in a variety of ways. Most will have seams on the top panel just because finding fabric that is wide enough is almost impossible for home sewing purposes. One of the ways around this problem is to use sheet for a larger size bed than the bed you are making a bedspread for.
- Using just a sheet will allow the folds of the blankets and sheets to leave bumps so a quilted top is advisable. If you are not comfortable quilting your own fabric, you can purchase quilted fabric but the choices are probably limited. To use a fabric of your choice or sheets, visit a local quilt shop and ask about local sources to have a quilt quilted. It may cost a bit more but you will have quilted fabric that you are pleased with for your bedspread. ALWAYS preshrink all of the fabric before it is quilted or plan on dry cleaning the bedspread.
Standard Bed Size Information can be found at About.com Interior Decorating Guide Bedding Sizes
