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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Ella Morgan | Posted under Home and Family
Make A Comforter Without The Help Of A Professional!
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You will need to measure your bed to estimate how much cloth you will require. Measure length and breadth and then buy material a considerable bit more than twice that size. After all, a comforter is meant to drape the bed's sides as well. You will also have to decide on the kind of material you want. This can range from cotton to silk and anything in between, but make sure it's resilient and strong enough to take some wear and tear. If you choose cotton, make allowances for shrinkage during the wash and DO wash it before proceeding. If you have the time and patience, you can also stitch (or have stitched) various assorted or un-assorted pieces of material together to create a unique 'gypsy' look comforter. After that, you must decide on the filling. It can either be artificial filling like polyester batting, or downy feathers, which will add to the overall comfort and warmth. If you are allergic to artificial fiber, it is best to choose something natural, such as raw cotton or feathers. To save time and effort, do not cut the material in half but fold it over with as many layers of filling between them as you wish. After sewing up the three open sides, you can machine stitch a decorative trimming onto all four sides for consistency. To prevent the filling form shifting during use, you will have to cross stitch it into place in a consistent pattern all across the comforter. The pattern is up to you. Feather or cotton filling, being essentially loose, will need far more of such securing that single-piece batting such as polyester. Voila. You're all done. About The Author: Ella Morgan is a publisher of ArticleClick.com. To submit articles and find free articles for your websites visit www.ArticleClick.com. |
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