Make a DIY chevron duvet cover from sheets! Update the master bedroom or the kid's room with this chevron pattern bedding.
Is your bedroom screaming for a new look? Mine certainly was! We had been using the same bedding for quite some time. That would be fine if it was something we loved, but it wasn't. Our master bedroom was definitely ready for a little updating!
Chevron is totally my style and when I decided to make my own, I knew it would be in this pattern.
I had saved this Halloween Chevron Quilt Tutorial to one of my Pinterest Boards and it was one I kept going back to when looking for patterns for my Duvet. The best part is you don't have to worry about sewing triangles together to get the chevron pattern, but instead it is made by sewing strips together - so brilliant and very easy! This was how I was going to make my Duvet!
Supplies Used: Some links may be too similar items when exact items couldn't be found online.
- 2 Full Flat Sheets in coordinating colors
- 1 King Flat Sheet in coordinating colors
- Sewing Machine- I use a Singer Fashion Mate 5500
- Self Healing Quilting Mat
- Rotary Cutter
- 1.2" Buttons
- Thread Spool
- Sewing Pins
Use Flat Sheets as the Fabric!
For the fabric, use flat sheets! Flat sheets can be much cheaper than buying fabric by the yard and can be much softer than standard cotton. I originally bought 2 twin size flat sheets, but it wasn't quite enough so had to buy more, that is why I suggest purchasing full flat sheets. The king flat sheet is for the back of the Duvet.
Make sure to use sheets that are the same brand and thread count so the duvet has the same feel and texture throughout.
Whether you use sheets or fabric, make sure that you pre-wash your material. That way you won't be surprised by shrinkage later down the road. If using sheets, cut off the seams around all edges and then you are left with the fabric that you will be quilting.
How to Make the Quilted Chevron Top
For the quilted top, follow The Little Fabric Shop's tutorial step by step. It is very easy to follow and has a better tutorial than I could provide.
The squares for my King Size Quilted Chevron Duvet Cover were 10 inches, so I made myself a little graph to help me keep track of where I was and how many rows I would need.
Quilting the top is really what takes the most amount of time. But it is totally worth it. I love how it turned out!
How to Assemble the Duvet Cover
To make the quilted top into a duvet, I used this Duvet Tutorial. Two On Two Off has a tutorial for duvet cover instructions from sheets, which is exactly what I am doing!
This is another great tutorial with images of exactly what you should do.
The comforter I am using for inside the duvet measures 86 x 102 inches so I used that as my guide. I did have to do quite a bit of trimming to make everything fit and match up.
To secure the ends of the duvet use the buttonhole stitch on your sewing machine.
Finished Chevron Pattern Bedding
When my king-size quilted chevron duvet cover was finished, I shoved my comforter inside and it was done!
I absolutely love my new Duvet and I can't stop looking at it and thinking "I made that?!". It was a big project to take on as my first quilting project, but it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.
What colors will you choose for your Quilted Chevron Duvet Cover?
Our Sewing Essentials List
- The Sewing Machine we use is a Singer Fashion Mate and has been a great machine.
- The Cricut 18" x 24" Self Healing Cutting Mat is my favorite. Beautiful pattern on one side, and measurements on the other.
- This Rotary Cutter cuts easily and is very comfortable to hold.
- And one can never have enough Measuring Tapes! I'm always misplacing mine.
Katie Adams
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the cape on the corner
that looks great, and what a neat idea to use sheets.
Diana - FreeStyleMama
Very pretty!!
MammaNene
Hi Kate!
I love your duvet cover... I've cut my old one making a purple and rose pencil case with it 🙂
Maybe I have to sew a new one with your tutorial 😉
I'm following you on GFC because you're so inspiring and I would be really pleased if you'd like to visit my brand new sewing blog and, if you like what you see, you could follow me back!
Tx a lot,
MammaNene from
SergerPepper.blogspot.it
Me
Absolutely love it. CONGRATS!
Callie Powell
I'm visiting from Miss Information's Linky Party. I pinned it! I think I could do this for my son's room. It's hard to find boys comforters.
Jeni
Love it!
Rebecca @ Herons Crafts
This looks great! I love that you used sheets - you would never guess - thrifty and gorgeous!
Revamp Spunky Rena
I love DIY! Love,love,love it.
Gonna try this out. Oh hi, I'm your newest follower.
Ela @ Scrapidoodlelicious.blogspot.com
Wow! looks great. Wish I could see with your level. Love the Chevron pattern. I found you at DIY home sweet home. I am a new follower.
Kayla Janachovsky
Such a great idea!! I host a DIY link party every Monday and would love for you to join!
Chrissy Jordan
I'm going to make a chevron duvet for my son's nursery! Thanks for sharing these great tutorials!
I host a Friday anything goes link-up party every week and I would love it if you would share this sometime!
Mary Beth
What an awesome duvet cover ~ I love the chevron pattern and the colors you chose.
Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at Project Inspire{d}.
Have a great weekend!
Hugs, Mary Beth
Mel Lockcuff
This is a great idea, and it turned out great! Thanks so much for linking up to Inspire Me Wednesday!
Christine
Way to go Katie!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer!! Can't wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!
Natalie Buehler
Wonderful Duvet cover!
Thanks for sharing on Tutorial Thursdays.
I hope to see you again this week for some more amazing fun 🙂
x
Natalie
Kadie
I'm totally impressed that you made your own duvet cover!! I will be featuring you at Link It Up Thursday tonight. Thanks for sharing with us.:)
D Stepp
Nice. It looks like a big job but it sure looks like it was worth the effort! I will always love chevron too. Thanks for sharing at The Party On The Porch. Blessings, D
Kim Hood
Your duvet is beautiful! Quite a lot of work, but worth it in the end. 🙂
Blessings,
Kim @ Curtain Queen Creates
Lorraine
Your duvet turned out beautifully, and congrats to you for trying something you've never done before! Have a great week! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥
Marti @ SewLicious Home Decor
You are so good! It looks great, that's amazing it's made from sheets. You make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing it with us! Pinned to the party board.
Marti
Harmony
Wow. It looks great. I am very impressed that you made your own duvet cover! I will also try. Thanks
Katie
Thanks Harmony!! I am so glad that you like it!