Hi Misty, Lovely video. I have been making my own duvet covers for many years - Instead of a solid piece of material, I actually make the front as I would a quilt. I have made A Trip Around The World, Orange Peel and many more. Instead of a zip I usually put the plastic poppers on and they are hidden too. Great fun to make. I normally make a Super King size so you can imagine how large that gets for a standard sewing machine LOL. I love your videos and have been watching Missouri for many years, In fact Jenny not only taught me to quilt she taught me to sew so THANK YOU. Looking forward to your video on Monday looks great. Have a super weekend Misty. xx
I made one but instead of a zipper a used the strips of snaps you can buy in yardage . It was fast and easy, and the snaps are hidden. I also put a snap on each corner of duvet with a matching snap on each inside corner of cover. It just holds the duvet from sliding around inside. I made it with a flannel layer cake just sewn into a big piece of fabric and a 108 flannel on back side. Its floral on one side and plaid on opposite side.
This is excellent and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. I offered to make my grandson a quilt for college this fall. This is an even better idea! I was surprised and pleased to see you use a serger. I’ve used one for similar projects-like fleece blankets-the last few years. It saves so much time!
You could quilt your top piece to muslin, square up, then continue project with zipper then add back of duvet. Measure ti pin zipper while sewing as well as your front and and back pieces to make sure there is not shifting of your pieces.
Great tutorial, thanks Misty! I've made a couple of duvet covers and it's such a fun and creative way to decorate. You get your pick of any fabric/prints/colors in the world (not just what someone else has decided is "bedding"), and you end up with something uniquely yours!
I usually do French seams on projects like this rather than use my overlocker (serger) I like the neater finish with no visible stitching. If you use an overlocker you don’t need to sew the seams first just do it with the overlocker. You could make beautiful bedding with the 108” fabrics available now.
I’m guessing an overlocker and a serger are the same, or st least do the same thing? I don’t have any of these but I agree the French seam is the best way to go, even for,pillowcases! Is it possible that many sewers don’t know about French seams??
Awesome video. Loved the fabric❤. I wondered what the ties were for, but read the comments and it made total sense. My grandson bought a duvet cover a few years ago and it didn’t have ties. I knew what the cover was for which I explained to him, now the addition of the ties is brilliant. Thank you for sharing. You and Natalie are such naturals. 😊
Thanks. I would’ve liked you to share some ideas on how to sew the fabric together to make it larger since you will see the seam. I thought you would share more on that. Or at least show what that part looks like in your larger finished cover. Tips and tricks to make it look more seamless like one piece of fabric on the top (and bottom).
I'd like to have seen installing the zipper head since I struggle with that. Also, I have store bought covers, none have ties inside. What are you suppose to tie them to?
Add ties to the bottom of quilt and inside bottom of duvet so then when you stuff quilt inside duvet you tie corners to each corner so it doesn’t bunch up and stays where it needs to be inside of duvet. Quilts move around in the duvet….good luck making one….you could also use buttons for a closure too
Misty, that was great. I made a duvet cover for a weighted blanket I once made, but yours looks so much easier. Also, the small one you just made would be great for an oversized floor pillow. Thanks for such awesome videos.
I would have loved to see, how you sew the cover with your regular domestic sewing machine. I don't have a serger. But this is a wonderful idea for changing your bedroom around.
I use the overlock stitch on my machine. Rob from Man Sewing has a video on making fabric cards and he uses the stitch to finish it. I never knew what the stitch was for until I saw his tutorial.
Could you please tell what type of fabric you're using? That's something that's never mentioned and as a step above a beginner it would be extremely helpful.
My duvet covers are 140 centimetres by 220 centimetres, as we are a tall family, the 200 length is the standard. My mum had the shorter duvets, but she said the longer covers were nice at cool nights around your feet. We live in Norway, so duvets are what we sleep under all the time. When the summers are really hot, like now, I just use the cover. Is this a childs duvet you are sewing? Looks so small. Ok, I understand it is just a small model I have never used anything inside to hold the duvet in place. It is just not neccessary. If it happens that it moves inside, I just hold two corners on the end and shake it
She made it small she explained cuz she wanted to show us without having to do a full size. The video could not have been done in a that amount of time, so she cut the size down just to show us, but a smaller model of it…
I always use the ties, and in fact I sew extra ones on my duvet and on my duvet cover. I can’t stand that it shifts over all the time, works so well for me this way…
Love that fabric. My only complaint is that you didn't explain what a duvet is. I assume that's a technical term for whatever is supposed to go inside the case? That would have been a nice addition, for next time :)
Duvets are common in Europe. It’s like a comforter but plain white so you cover with a cotton duvet cover. They can be feather , down or polyester. IKEA sell them
She said to sew the zipper as close as possible. The seams that were already done on the top where the zipper goes, she turned the seams over twice and both were 1/2 inch each.
If you mean to finish the edges of your regular quilts, instead of binding them, I wouldn't recommend it. I personally don't think it would look as polished as binding, and I don't think it would stand up to wear and tear as well as binding either. Serged edges are generally (but not always) on the wrong side of finished garments/projects, rather than visible on the right side. The 'tail' end threads of a serged seam can look untidy, and unless properly sewn in will unravel with time. I believe a quilt you've worked hard on deserves a proper binding and will look so much more polished than a serged edge would. (Sergers are great for other things though and I love mine!)
Do you have any suggestions/tips for squaring up the fabric for a king size cover? When I piece the top of a quilt at least the blocks help with that. If I wanted a pieced top, do you think just having it quilted to a muslin backing would be sufficient or would I still need some batting? Thanks for the great instructions. This is something I've been pondering.
She had a narrow 1/4” foot that can align next to the zipper as she attached it. As long as you can stitch the zipper and fabric together a zipper foot isn’t “required”. But it is super helpful if you don’t have a narrow foot to sort of wedge next to the bulk of the zipper.
They hold the duvet in place so it doesn’t end up in a lump at the bottom of the cover. Most duvets have loops placed around the edges to tie the cover to them.
Take a look at the back of the pattern or Free PDF - it has the fabric requirements. They give you measurements for 108” and also for 40” and 60” in case you want to use fabric you would need to seam together to make it large enough.
It’s needed to stuff or take out a duvet. Think of a duvet cover like a pillowcase only the “pillow” is a duvet. A duvet is essentially a comforter, but with fasteners to allow you to change covers as needed.
A duvet is a fancy comforter that has fasteners. The cover that we watched being made in this video is effectively a pillowcase for a duvet. The ties at the end are to hold the duvet in place so they won’t slide around or bunch up within the cover.
A duvet is very popular on European beds - ikea sell them too. The filling is either feather , down or polyester . It comes in a non removable white cover. So you buy a cover / or make one … so you can wash it. You can have lots of different covers.
Hi Misty, Lovely video. I have been making my own duvet covers for many years - Instead of a solid piece of material, I actually make the front as I would a quilt. I have made A Trip Around The World, Orange Peel and many more. Instead of a zip I usually put the plastic poppers on and they are hidden too. Great fun to make. I normally make a Super King size so you can imagine how large that gets for a standard sewing machine LOL. I love your videos and have been watching Missouri for many years, In fact Jenny not only taught me to quilt she taught me to sew so THANK YOU. Looking forward to your video on Monday looks great. Have a super weekend Misty. xx
I would have liked to see the zipper head put on and a duvet put into the cover. I have never worked with a duvet cover before. Thanks for the video.
Agreed. That would make this video truly useful for beginner sewists
I've used velcro to enclose my duvet. Also put ties in the corners to keep my down quilt from bunching up inside the duvet cover.
I made one but instead of a zipper a used the strips of snaps you can buy in yardage . It was fast and easy, and the snaps are hidden. I also put a snap on each corner of duvet with a matching snap on each inside corner of cover. It just holds the duvet from sliding around inside. I made it with a flannel layer cake just sewn into a big piece of fabric and a 108 flannel on back side. Its floral on one side and plaid on opposite side.
Then you could use the demo for a matching dog bed cover! Thank you for the tutorial 💜
Great use for a 108. No matching patterns. Just the right size for a king bed.
Misty, I have never made a duvet before but you have explained it so very well that I think I will make one. I always enjoy your videos.
Sweet video, Misty. My commercial duvet covers actually have buttons and button holes instead of a zipper.
This was great! I’d like to see a video on Pillow Shams to go with the duvet cover.
😂 I love the “snap” to switch machines! 😂
Thank you to everyone who took the time to explain those mysterious corner ties and how to use them ❤
Love this! We need a "sheet set tutorial" now please! 😄
This is excellent and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. I offered to make my grandson a quilt for college this fall. This is an even better idea! I was surprised and pleased to see you use a serger. I’ve used one for similar projects-like fleece blankets-the last few years. It saves so much time!
I've been searching for a video on making a duvet cover like this for years. I can't wait to try it, thank you!
Same!!!!!
I love the colors u picked 😊
Misty I love this cover
Thank you, for sharing your tutorial video with us!! ❤
Thank you. I've been dreading a king sized quilt for me sister....Maybe just the duvet will be doable!
I’d love to see a video on how to make a quilted or patchwork duvet cover.
You could quilt your top piece to muslin, square up, then continue project with zipper then add back of duvet. Measure ti pin zipper while sewing as well as your front and and back pieces to make sure there is not shifting of your pieces.
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@@dianepeterson7606 I did this but it does make it very heavy
Great tutorial, thanks Misty! I've made a couple of duvet covers and it's such a fun and creative way to decorate. You get your pick of any fabric/prints/colors in the world (not just what someone else has decided is "bedding"), and you end up with something uniquely yours!
Thank you Misty! I have been thinking to make one of these lately and now I know how and don’t have to go looking for instructions! 😁
Love how you explained everything so clearly, this looks pretty easy to do. Thank you for your video's
I love that flowered fabric
lol. I was JUST thinking about duvet covers! Perfect timing! Thank You!! ❤
I usually do French seams on projects like this rather than use my overlocker (serger) I like the neater finish with no visible stitching. If you use an overlocker you don’t need to sew the seams first just do it with the overlocker. You could make beautiful bedding with the 108” fabrics available now.
I do French seams as well... always looks so polished
I like French seams too. 🌸🌺
I’m guessing an overlocker and a serger are the same, or st least do the same thing? I don’t have any of these but I agree the French seam is the best way to go, even for,pillowcases! Is it possible that many sewers don’t know about French seams??
@@sandybruce9092 yes 8n the U.K. we call them overlockers and in the US they are sergers.
Yes! French Seams are much stronger than overlocking/serging, and makes a nice finish.
Thank you so much for the demo for the duvet! I just finished a quilt top that I will use for the front of my duvet. Love the hidden zipper too!!
Please consider putting a backing on your quilt top to prevent fraying of the seams related to the friction between the duvet and it's cover.
I’ve been looking for a pattern! I think I may try this with a pieced top. Someone else gave a suggestion how to do that!! Good job Misty!!
Very pretty
Zippers give me chills! Can’t do them to save my life! You make it look very easy.
I'm thinking i would need to wash the fabric first for this particular project so that shrinkage won't affect the final size?
Good idea on that one! I wouldn’t have thought of that but makes sense!
Use two contrasting fabrics for a reversible cover.
Love this so much
Awesome video. Loved the fabric❤. I wondered what the ties were for, but read the comments and it made total sense. My grandson bought a duvet cover a few years ago and it didn’t have ties. I knew what the cover was for which I explained to him, now the addition of the ties is brilliant. Thank you for sharing. You and Natalie are such naturals. 😊
Your tutorial description said “how to make a duvet” and I was really interested because where I live they aren’t very popular and are hard to find.
Thanks. I would’ve liked you to share some ideas on how to sew the fabric together to make it larger since you will see the seam. I thought you would share more on that. Or at least show what that part looks like in your larger finished cover. Tips and tricks to make it look more seamless like one piece of fabric on the top (and bottom).
She said she used a 108" fabric, so she wouldn't have pieced a seam.
Thank toy Misty, I will give it a try...
your chipper happy goerogouse and are a natural at making these videos!!!!!!
Very pretty.
Tips on attaching pulls to zipper tape would be a good addition. I like to use the Gypsy Zipper Jig.
Loved this project 👍👏🥰🌸🇦🇺
I'd like to have seen installing the zipper head since I struggle with that. Also, I have store bought covers, none have ties inside. What are you suppose to tie them to?
Add ties to the bottom of quilt and inside bottom of duvet so then when you stuff quilt inside duvet you tie corners to each corner so it doesn’t bunch up and stays where it needs to be inside of duvet. Quilts move around in the duvet….good luck making one….you could also use buttons for a closure too
You could possibly add small plastic curtain hoops to the duvet and add ties like Misty did toe the duvet cover, then tie to the loops.
Misty, that was great. I made a duvet cover for a weighted blanket I once made, but yours looks so much easier. Also, the small one you just made would be great for an oversized floor pillow. Thanks for such awesome videos.
Great tutorial!
I would love to see a French seam tutorial for this duvet cover
I've seen a duvet with a large buttons instead, but I like the look of a duvet. Thank you for this video
I would have loved to see, how you sew the cover with your regular domestic sewing machine. I don't have a serger. But this is a wonderful idea for changing your bedroom around.
Use French seams instead of a serger. I don't have a serger either😊
@@dianehuntley2493 Many thanks, I probably would have figure it out. But I do appreciate your response.
I use the overlock stitch on my machine. Rob from Man Sewing has a video on making fabric cards and he uses the stitch to finish it. I never knew what the stitch was for until I saw his tutorial.
Could you please tell what type of fabric you're using? That's something that's never mentioned and as a step above a beginner it would be extremely helpful.
My duvet covers are 140 centimetres by 220 centimetres, as we are a tall family, the 200 length is the standard. My mum had the shorter duvets, but she said the longer covers were nice at cool nights around your feet. We live in Norway, so duvets are what we sleep under all the time. When the summers are really hot, like now, I just use the cover.
Is this a childs duvet you are sewing? Looks so small. Ok, I understand it is just a small model
I have never used anything inside to hold the duvet in place. It is just not neccessary. If it happens that it moves inside, I just hold two corners on the end and shake it
She made it small she explained cuz she wanted to show us without having to do a full size. The video could not have been done in a that amount of time, so she cut the size down just to show us, but a smaller model of it…
I always use the ties, and in fact I sew extra ones on my duvet and on my duvet cover. I can’t stand that it shifts over all the time, works so well for me this way…
Isn’t it great that we have 108” fabrics so we don’t have to piece!!!
Love that fabric. My only complaint is that you didn't explain what a duvet is. I assume that's a technical term for whatever is supposed to go inside the case? That would have been a nice addition, for next time :)
Duvets are common in Europe. It’s like a comforter but plain white so you cover with a cotton duvet cover. They can be feather , down or polyester. IKEA sell them
5:00 😊 I have a very hard time attaching the zipper pull onto the zipper. Do you have a special technique you use?
Check out Lauren Mormino. She has a video on how to put the pull on. Her tip on one side at a time just until you hear the click was so helpful!
I dont like the ties in a duvet. I prefer to put in snaps instead. No funky bulk.
I made a pretty duvet one time. I used Velcro at the end. I lost it when our Motorhome was stolen.
First zipper seam is that 1/4"? Sorry if I missed mentioning the measurements.
She said to sew the zipper as close as possible. The seams that were already done on the top where the zipper goes, she turned the seams over twice and both were 1/2 inch each.
I have a possible silly question. Could I use a serger instead of binding my quilts?
If you mean to finish the edges of your regular quilts, instead of binding them, I wouldn't recommend it. I personally don't think it would look as polished as binding, and I don't think it would stand up to wear and tear as well as binding either. Serged edges are generally (but not always) on the wrong side of finished garments/projects, rather than visible on the right side. The 'tail' end threads of a serged seam can look untidy, and unless properly sewn in will unravel with time. I believe a quilt you've worked hard on deserves a proper binding and will look so much more polished than a serged edge would. (Sergers are great for other things though and I love mine!)
How do you tie it down when the ties are in the inside. I’m confused.
While it is inside out you tie them as you work the cover up and eventually have it right side out.
@@creationsbycjdesigns7197 thank you 😊
I’ve made a few duvets but always struggle to keep everything squared up, usually end up a bit off . I like the zipper idea
What is folded in half before stitching the ends of the zipper?
The raw edge is folded over 1/2 inch twice
What additional steps, if any, are needed to protect a patchwork top seams from fraying?
If u don't have a server u can do a French seam
Actually I like a French seam better
I don’t understand what the ties on thr inside are for.
12:34 She explains that the straps are to attach the duvet to the cover so it doesn't shift around when you are sleeping. 💖🌞🌵😷
@@suzisaintjames Thank you 💕
Do you tie these to what?
So you tie them before putting it on?? Or how do you do it since they are on the inside?
Me either
Do you have any suggestions/tips for squaring up the fabric for a king size cover? When I piece the top of a quilt at least the blocks help with that. If I wanted a pieced top, do you think just having it quilted to a muslin backing would be sufficient or would I still need some batting? Thanks for the great instructions. This is something I've been pondering.
I would had like to:see how you put the zipper stop in the zipper
Shouldn't the ties be sewn on after it is turned right side out?
No. Inside to tie to the duvet you place inside it
You don't need to use a zipper foot?
She had a narrow 1/4” foot that can align next to the zipper as she attached it. As long as you can stitch the zipper and fabric together a zipper foot isn’t “required”. But it is super helpful if you don’t have a narrow foot to sort of wedge next to the bulk of the zipper.
Can you use a domestic machine with an overlock stitch?
Yes
I don't understand what the ties are for - what are you supposed to tie them to?
What are those ties for?
They hold the duvet in place so it doesn’t end up in a lump at the bottom of the cover. Most duvets have loops placed around the edges to tie the cover to them.
How much fabri would it take to do a king size duvet cover , Thank You
Take a look at the back of the pattern or Free PDF - it has the fabric requirements. They give you measurements for 108” and also for 40” and 60” in case you want to use fabric you would need to seam together to make it large enough.
What were the ties for?? They were sewn on the inside.
Keep the duvet in the top of the cover - not essential
Do you have any suggestions on how to make a duvet cover with a quilt top.
You can back it with Muslin - but I found it quite heavy when I did it - maybe something thinner - poplin ?
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Zigzag or French seem 😊
I can’t find your pattern..
What are the straps for
I don't understand why is there a zipper. It's apparent I'm lost. Would you explain please?
It’s needed to stuff or take out a duvet. Think of a duvet cover like a pillowcase only the “pillow” is a duvet. A duvet is essentially a comforter, but with fasteners to allow you to change covers as needed.
I dont understand what the 4 ties are for?¿?
I haven’t watched all of the tutorial yet but the ties are usually to tie the corners of the duvet to the cover.
Thank you Misty. What are the ties for?
12:34 She explains that the straps are to attach the duvet to the cover so it doesn't shift around when you are sleeping. 💖🌞🌵😷
@@suzisaintjames thank you
I will have to add loops to my duvets as well. First time I've seen this. This is a wonderful way of keeping the duvet in place.
I'm going to sew loops to the duvets. This is such a wonderful idea.
What's a duvet?
It’s a cover for a comforter.
@@annsimmons3367but why?
A duvet is a fancy comforter that has fasteners. The cover that we watched being made in this video is effectively a pillowcase for a duvet. The ties at the end are to hold the duvet in place so they won’t slide around or bunch up within the cover.
A duvet is very popular on European beds - ikea sell them too. The filling is either feather , down or polyester . It comes in a non removable white cover. So you buy a cover / or make one … so you can wash it. You can have lots of different covers.
MSC, please change the title to read "duvet cover". Some viewers think you are actually making a duvet... Not a duvet cover. 💖🌞🌵😷
I agree. Quite misleading actually.
This was a duvet COVER, not a duvet.