So they may be many reason that you may want to change your comforter into a duvet. Wait! You've never thought to do that? Well, if you have or haven't I'm here to show you how in just 10 steps! I personally decided to convert my beautiful Cynthia Rowley comforter into a duvet cover because it was viciously shoved into a washing machine to small for it's magnificence and it's insides got all mumbo jumbo-ed! (if that makes sense)
Now, before you dive in, please keep in mind that I am in no way, shape or form, the world champion at hand sewing. In fact I am far from it. If you have a sewing machine, I would recommend using it. I do not have one so I had to sew by hand.
Remember: We'll be working at the bottom of the comforter from start to finish!
Step One:Using a seam ripper, open up the bottom seem of the comforter. Be careful not to cut your comforter! And remove all that extra string.
Step Two: Pull out all that yucky stuffing!
Step Three: Iron the bottom of the duvet so it's nice and straight.
Step Four: Find the seam that runs down the side of your duvet and make a mark two inches down. Seam rip that puppy open!
Step Five: Fold over your two-inch section towards the inside of the duvet and iron it down nicely.
Step Six: Sew that seam back up! I did a cross-stitch just because I think it's super cute! (even though you won't see this seam once you're all done)
Step Seven: Lay your duvet flat on the floor (the same way it would be on your bed) and measure 10 inches in from each side and make a mark. Sew the front and back of the duvet together from the OUTSIDE seam to the mark. This will prevent the two sides of the duvet of becoming uneven.
Step Eight: Place your buttons evenly across one of the flaps that now face the inside of your duvet. (The two inch section you folded over earlier) Mark each button hole and sew the buttons on.
Step Nine: Measure your button's width (mine were 1 1/4in.) On the opposite lap, make a line the same length as your button and seam rip it open.
Step Ten: Last but not least, sew around the button loops edges.
And there you have it! Your comforter is now a duvet cover. Which is much easier to wash. Just slip it over a down comforter, or another comforter and throw it on your bed. Here are a few pictures of the finished product!
*If you put the buttons through their loops just right they should hide inside the duvet. (seen in the second picture)
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments section and I will gladly answer them. I hope this tutorial inspires you! Bon chance!
Love always,
Love always,
S. Smith xoxo
