How Do You Make A Bedspread Or Comforter?
Changing the look of your bedroom can be simple and inexpensive. A new comforter for your bed can revitalize the look and feel of a tired bedroom, and add warmth and color that will delight any decorator. Making a new comforter is relatively easy, even for beginning sewers, requiring a little time, patience and know-how. Measure the size of the bed. The comforter should hang down about 12 to 24 inches on either side, depending on your preference. If you have sheets for your bed already, look at the sizing figures on the package and add 24 to 48 inches. Pre-wash the fabric before sewing the comforter so it won’t shrink. Sew multiple smaller pieces of fabric together to ensure you have a single piece of fabric large enough for the top and bottom of the comforter. Be creative and use different fabrics to create color blocks, or simply use two or more pieces of the same solid colored fabric to achieve the necessary width. Pin the top and bottom pieces of the comforter together and stitch t
