The Making of A New Duvet Cover

Yes, mountains of fabric to find my way through.  I love this fabric, Simply Shabby
Chic~ Mon Ami I believe.  I have been looking for a replacement cover for our duvet,
gee, since at least last summer.  We were in desperate need of a new one.  But to no
avail.  The cover I love is only for an actual comforter...i.e. ~ comes with the "stuffing"
and you cannot separate the stuffing from the cover...   You have to stuff the entire
thing into the washer, a giant washer.  Now if you remember this, I do have a lovely
washer.  oh, what is that,?  Have we finished the laundry room yet?  ummm, of course
not.  We have to agree on  the counter  material... something that  does not add to the
budget... hmmm.
~back to the topic~
I found this fabric at Target, on clearance!!!   Lovely, it is not all white
but is so pretty and my k.c. does not mind.   :)

This little seam ripper has been my best friend in this project.


First I started ripping out the wrong end!  Luckily I was only 2/3 of the way through!
*better than all of the way*   Working over several evenings  I had all four sides ripped out of the 
two flat sheets.  This is because I needed to use the beautifully sewn hem allowances 
there for more yardage. 

Hmm, someone wants to help :)


I made French seams of course!  Love them!  
Hmm, someone is not impressed :) 

 

NOW for the closure... what to use.... buttons, snaps, 
ties, zipper....??? 

If you have any recommendations on closure material 
please let me know.   What do you like to see or use?  
I do so appreciate your tips.

xo, 

Mary