Finding Cheap Duvet Covers

Your duvet is a big investment. However, the cover that protects it from dirt and skin oils doesn't have to be. While many stores are charging a hundred dollars or more for a simple cover, there are ways to get one for less. Here are two options for getting a cheap duvet cover of your own.

Shopping For Discount Duvet Covers

Discount and overstock stores can be an excellent source of cheap duvet covers for people who don't have a really specific decorating scheme in mind. If you don't mind choosing from a limited selection, you can get great deals at this kind of retailer. There are local outlets, and online retailers that you can check for a cheap duvet cover. If you haven't put together your decorating scheme, it's even possible to save by choosing your duvet cover, then picking a wall paint and other items to coordinate with it. Many times, you can find matching linens and bedding at the same store where you purchase a cheap duvet cover.

Remember to look for quality while you're bargain shopping. Sometimes, you can find great deals on a perfectly good duvet cover that's just out of style or wasn't purchased while it was in regular stores. Other times, you'll be buying one that's slightly irregular, but not in a way that's a problem (pulled threads, or a slightly off dye batch may cause this). Avoid shoddy merchandise with poor seams, cheap materials, and other problems. While getting an inexpensive duvet cover to protect your more expensive duvet is a great idea, getting one that falls apart is a waste of money in the long run. Avoid fabrics that are mostly synthetic, since they can be scratchy, and can keep moisture inside the duvet, where it damages the feathers and causes odors.

How to Make a Duvet Cover

If you're crafty, making your own duvet cover is also an option. Since they're basically just large fabric bags, almost anyone who knows how to sew can put one together. These items are large, and getting a seamless cover is ideal. You may be able to use sheets for a bed slightly larger than your duvet cover as a source of wide fabric. If you can't find good sheets at a low price, or want a specific fabric, you can get it from the fabric store. However, you'll probably have to settle for a duvet cover that has a seam down the middle. This doesn't usually cause a problem, but some people don't like the look, or want to avoid the extra work.

Remember to take precise measurements of your duvet before you buy fabric. You'll need to get the length, width, and height of the duvet, because they can vary a lot in dimensions. Include allowances for seams and for a flap at the top of the duvet cover, so that you'll be able to fit it neatly inside. It's also important to buy quality hardware and thread. While it's tempting to cut corners here, good materials mean a duvet cover that will last longer. If you make it yourself, you're already getting a great deal, so be willing to make your duvet cover well.

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