make a duvet cover

Dear Sis,

A few weeks ago I did a fabric haul at Hobby Lobby for Evelyn’s fish room.

Today William and Daddy were away at Monster Jam. Charlotte and I cleaned a bunch, made some freezer meals, and made Evelyn’s new duvet cover!

The Haul

This fabric is challenging to photograph because of the shimmer effect.

Twin (68″ x 86″)

Center Panel: Our fabric was only 42 inches wide, so that was the width of our center panel. We tore the top edge to make sure it was straight, measured 88 inches and tore the bottom edge.
Side Panels: Two torn panels, 14.5 inches wide by 88 inches long.
Backing: Our fabric was 108 inches wide, but we tore it down to 70 inches by 88 inches.
Ties: We cut four, 12 inch lengths of twill tape. to stitch into the corners of the duvet cover.

Making Duvet Top: sew side panels onto center panel. Press raw edges to one side and top stitch.
Preparing Ties: roll hem raw ends to prevent unraveling.
Preparing Bottom Edges: I used a 5 mm rolled hem foot to finish the bottom edge of each duvet panel.
Right Side Seam: Lay duvet top on the floor right side up. Lay backing over the duvet top hemmed side up. Sew right side seam.
Top Seam and Ties: Fold ties in half and lay between top and bottom duvet layers 1/4 inch beyond seam allowance. Tails should be out! Stitch in place respectively as you sew the top seam of the duvet.
Left Side Seam.
Bottom Corner Seams and Ties: Install ties in corners and stitch 2 inches beyond the side panel seam on each side leaving the center section open.
Turn Right Side Out.
Insert Duvet and Tie in Place.
Admire your creation!

I still need to embroider pillowcases and make curtains:)

Happy Sewing!

Love,