Hey everyone! Today you will learn how to sew a reversible duvet cover that gives your bed a fresh, deep-blue look in one afternoon of steady sewing.
Here we go.
First, let's look at this fabric
This is Blue Dark Denim Dry Brush.
It comes from Wilmington Fabrics.
It is a cotton wideback fabric.
And it measures a full 108" wide.
It is sold by the yard.
The color is a deep blue denim.
The pattern is dry brush strokes.
That gives you a soft, brushed texture across the surface.
No busy print fighting for attention.
Just rich color with a little movement in it.
Just like that.
The product notes call out its durability.
They also say it stays remarkably soft to the touch.
That pairing matters for bedding, folks.
You want something that lasts and feels comfortable.
That 108" width is the real helper here.
A duvet cover needs big, wide panels.
Standard fabric would need a seam down the middle.
This wideback can span the bed in one piece.
No center seam to line up or feel.
My preference is to let this denim blue be the star side.
The project: a reversible duvet cover
We are making a reversible duvet cover.
Finished size is about 90" x 90".
That fits a queen insert around 88" x 88" nicely.
Always measure your own insert first, y'all.
Inserts vary, so add about 2" of ease each way.
A duvet cover is really just a big, flat bag.
Two large panels, sewn around three sides.
The fourth side gets a closure.
Buttons, snaps, or a zipper all work.
Why does this fabric suit it?
The wide width covers the bed without piecing.
The deep denim color hides everyday wrinkles well.
And the dry brush texture looks finished all on its own.
Pair it with a lighter coordinate on the back.
Flip it over and you have a whole second look.
Materials list
- 2 3/4 yards of Blue Dark Denim Dry Brush wideback for the front — one cut about 92" x 92" after trimming the width
- 2 3/4 yards of a coordinating 108" wideback for the reverse side, cut the same size
- Or 5 1/2 yards of this fabric total, if you want denim blue on both sides
- Closure of your choice: about 8 to 10 buttons, a set of snaps, or one long zipper for the opening
- 4 short fabric ties or ribbons, about 8" each, for the inside corners
- Matching thread — I like a 50-weight cotton for construction seams
- A size 90/14 needle, pins or clips, and a good ruler for squaring up
Brief steps
First, square up both panels to the same size.
For our measurements, that is about 92" x 92".
Lay the panels right sides together.
Pin well along the top and both long sides.
Sew those three sides with a 1/2" seam allowance.
Use a stitch length of about 2.5 mm.
Backstitch at the start and finish to lock it.
Clip the corners at an angle, careful now.
Warning right here, at the moment of risk.
Clip too close and you cut through your stitches.
Leave a little breathing room, about 1/8".
Turn the cover right side out through the opening.
Push the corners out gently, then press flat.
A line about 1/4" from the edge looks really really neat.
Now finish the open side.
Fold the raw edges in 1/2" and press.
Add your buttons, snaps, or zipper along that edge.
Space buttons about 8" to 10" apart.
Sew a short tie inside each corner.
Those ties grab your insert and stop it shifting.
Slip the insert in, tie the corners, and close it up.
Practical tips from my table
Wash and press your fabric before you cut.
Big panels show shrinkage more than small blocks do.
I learned that one the hard way, y'all.
My first cover came out a little crooked.
The fix was simple: unpick one side, resquare, resew.
Work on the biggest flat surface you have.
Roll the far edge toward you as you sew.
That keeps the weight from pulling at the needle.
And remember the permission beat.
It does not have to be perfect.
You are your own worst critic.
Nobody sleeping under it will hunt for a wobbly topstitch.
Take your time, it is not a race.
If I can do this, y'all can do it.
We're not reinventing the wheel here.
Thanks for spending a little time with me today.
We'll see you next time. Bye.
Shop the Blue Dark Denim Dry Brush Cotton Wideback Fabric per yard at Linda's Electric Quilters.
