I’m stupid happy right now. Like, pacing back and forth because I’m so happy, stupid happy right now. Why? Because I made something. Wanna see?
Yup, I made all that lovely paisley goodness and I made it for less than $200. My inspiration duvet COVER was over $400, nevermind the shams and curtains (not sure if they even had curtains). I don’t mind spending a bit on things that I really, really want and will keep forEVER, but $1000 for a room set is…well…a bit much for me to swallow. I made these for the guest bedroom, but will be enjoying them in our master for a while.
The curtain panels (not pictured yet) are super easy. Just get the yardage that you want (standard is 84″ I believe, but get extra for the hemming and loop - I got 3 yards for each one), pin and hem the two long edges first, then make a longer hem, about three to four inches, straight across the top and bottom, leaving at least one of the ends open for a rod. I love a long hem on the bottoms of curtains - it looks like the tall baseboard of the curtain world to me. Yeah, I’m fully aware that I’m the only one who will ever see that. ;)
For the duvet (not duvet cover, a real duvet), I sewed the batting to the wrong side of the tapestry with a quarter inch seam. Afterwards, I laid it right side up, pinned the muslin to the right side of it (turned it inside out later), and sewed it to the tapestry/batting as close to the other seam as possible, making sure to leave a six inch slit at the end to turn it inside out (it’s thick - six inches was tough). After pulling the whole thing inside out through that painfully small hole, the loose ends of the hole were turned in and pressed with the tip of my iron to make sewing easier. I sewed a quarter of an inch away from the edge, making sure I was sewing through the loose fold to seal, and then continued all the way around, essentially making a “piping” look.
For each of the euro shams, I cut a 27″ square of the tapestry fabric and two 15.5″ x 27″ pieces of muslin. For each of the muslin pieces, I hemmed one of the long sides (you’re hemming the center part where the pillow is inserted). I laid the pieces, right side down, on top of the right side of the tapestry square so that the two hemmed edges overlap in the middle. Pin it, sew it a quarter of an inch away from the edge all the way around, and you’re done. Clip the tips off the corners (don’t cut through the seam you’ve just sewn) so that there isn’t a bunch of fabric bunched up in the corner, turn the cases inside out and press your pinkie or fingernail up into the corners to make as sharp as you’d like. Insert the pillow, stand back, and grin like a fool. I may or may not have done a happy dance all by my lonesome, but since I was alone, no one will ever know…
I have more angry red spots from needles than I care to acknowledge, but it’s no damper whatsoever on the sheer joy I feel right now for having finished this ensemble. I’m actually considering making these and selling them now! The quality of these is absolutely phenomenal. They’re sturdy and heavy weight and soft and absolutely luxurious. Not only are they gorgeous, but curling up with them gives you that warm, fuzzy socks on a cold day feeling.
To end, here are the peonies sitting next to my bed in the cute little “Mint Julep” vase I found.
I’m a wife to one hot Air Force dude, a mother to two gremlins born six months apart (we’re special), and slave to the slightly feral Shoulder Cat and his cohort, The Velociraptor (remind me to clip her claws, please, she clicks when she walks).
Oh my goodness! I just used that same exact fabric for my bedroom!!!! I made euro shams and a few throws for my bed. I love that print, browns and blues are my fav right now. How funny! I haven’t figured out what to do for a duvet cover, yet. Yours looks great! My Hancock’s is out of that fabric, so I’m thinking I might sew two flat sheets together. I just clicked on your link from Kimba’s b/c yout title sparked my interest on figuring out what to do for a duvet cover! LOL You did a fab job. Thanks for sharing! I haven’t posted my bed yet, b/c I can’t figure out what to do about the duvet cover. I’ll have to share pics of my pillows and the room with you and maybe you can give me some ideas!
Andi
Thank you and what a small world! Isn’t that fabric phenomenal?! I bought the last bolt of this fabric that they had and they just haven’t stocked it again. It can be found online, though! For the back, Hancocks had the muslin for almost nothing, since I got it on sale. It’s super inexpensive and I imagine that it would take some Rit dye pretty well if that’s the route you’d like to go. Just an idea. I would love to see your pillows!!
You did an awesome job! Love it! I’m slightly curious how you gave birth 6 months apart, though!
LOL! We have a blended family. My husband and I got married and each brought a boy into our marriage. Our boys are with us full time, so it’s like we were never apart to begin with!
Just clicked over from Kimba’s–and I’m glad I did! I love your site, starting with the name. And I love love love your bedding. Great job. I made myself new bedding this spring, but come fall I’m going to want something different, and I’m going to want a duvet, and I’m going to use your directions! And then I’m going to be stupid happy, too! Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you! We can be stupid happy together. LOL What a mental image. I have to admit, after my husband pointed it out (lovingly and laughing), it felt a bit funny to have made this in 108 degree weather. I think I should make some summertime bedding now since it will be hot until about November.
LOVE IT! I love those colors! You did such and Awesome job on this! I wish I were that talented! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!!
That turned out great! Nicely done! I am so impressed!
Thanks so much!
Wow, wow, wow. I’ve only been sewing for two years but have done enough to know what an undertaking that was! And sooooo pretty!
Thanks, Carrie! It was more time consuming than anything, but finishing it was exciting. And finally not having that ginormous bolt in my dining room just lounging about…well, that’s awesome in and of itself. LOL
You did an amazing job! Love it!
Hi there! Visiting from Kimba’s party (late, I know). You did a fabulous job! I love the colors you chose, and everything looks so nice with the peonies.
I hope I can progress with my sewing to do something like that!
Wow, that’s gorgeous! I make all my home decor too, but my pictures never turn out as great as yours. What’s your photo taking secret?
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