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Comforter Cover – The Utility of This Cover and How to Make One at Home

27 April 2010 303 views No Comment

Comforter cover is also known as duvet comforter cover, and it is used for covering a comforter. For covering the covers properly, buttons, tie closers, or zippers are provided. Using these duvet covers helps you to change the décor of your room in a stylish way very easily. Various sizes are available for these comforter covers. Therefore, it is vital to choose the cover that would fit your comforter perfectly. A leeway of 2 inches is acceptable in the dimensions of the comforter size. The duvet covers are popular as within a brief span of time the entire look of the bed can be transformed expediently. Wide assortment of fabrics is used giving you the advantage to choose the exact texture and look that you want. The ambience of the bedroom is also changed when you choose the covers intelligently.

The various styles existent in the comforter covers are Romantic Chic & Shabby Style, Hotel Style, Cottage Style, Contemporary Style, French County Style, etc. Different looks like casual & comfortable, or clean & sophisticated can be creatively portrayed with the proper use of these covers. During the warm seasons, the covers can be used with no or little comforter inside, and when the colder months approach, a heavier, warmer insulated comforter can be placed inside. You do not have to face any hassles in cleaning your comforter cover. Just like you wash your sheets, the covers need to be tossed into the washer – come – dryer. The covers should not be washed too frequently as the fabrics might otherwise get damaged.

comforter coverDuring the change of seasons, you can conveniently wash these covers, and get them cleaned. Instructions for properly cleaning the cover are provided and those should be strictly followed. The standard sizes that are present for comforters are King, Queen/ Full, and Twin. The sizes of these three categories are different and accordingly the size of the duvet comforter covers would also vary. The comforter (duvet) covers protect and extend the life of the comforters. The word ‘Duvet’ in the French language means ‘down’, and the comforter covers work in the same way as the pillowcases. On special occasions you can change the covers to impart a fresh look to your bedroom. The comforter covers have been existent in the European countries for a long time and in America the use is gradually increasing.

Purchasing these covers can be a costly proposition and you can only get a pre-defined range of colors and patterns. People who are creative and want to experiment with their own styles can also make these covers at home. Obviously, the quality of the comforter that is placed inside the cover should be good. For making such covers you first need to procure sheets having a high thread-count. You can smartly save money by purchasing from discount stores like Marshalls or Ross that sell fantastic sheets at a significantly lower price. You need to get two flat sheets that should be perfectly matching. A thread count of 600 is quite good and you can opt for such sheets.

Now the sheets need to be sewn / glued together around three sides. Sewing is preferable as the product becomes more pliable and durable. Through the fourth side, the comforter needs to be inserted inside the cover. For closing the cover you can use a zipper or Velcro (sewed / glued in) or use buttons by making the buttonholes for them. Install the closure mechanism according to your convenience. When you feel that the cover has become really dirty, send it to the laundry to get it thoroughly cleaned. Making covers in this manner will save your precious money and give you the flexibility to try out various designs and styles.

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