I think it could be done, but is it worth the work and the expense? Can you not find comforters you like?

If you want to do it, you have the right idea about using the three pieces on the top. Like a duvet cover. Then you are talking about quilting it with the seams across? Most definitely you can do it, but have you considered a duvet cover?

tina

I am in the process of re-making a queen-sized comforter. It is too large for our platform bed, which sits low to the floor, and it is also too stiff to sleep under comfortably. But I love the fabric and I have coordinating drapes and top treatments in my bedroom.

What I have decided to do is unstitch the fabric of the comforter from the "stuffing" and take the plain fabric of the back off (which is black and shows too much dog hair lol) and turn the comforter into a duvet cover that I can stuff with a down-filled duvet. I have a solid, lightweight duvet cover now and I'm hoping to be able to stitch frabric from my disassembled comforter right to that and put cording around the edges as you say.

I think using a sheet would be genius in your case. I will be interested to see what others have to say.

Hi Jova No it won't look tacky.

You can do as you described and use three pieces and where each piece is joined use a contrasting cording.

You could use decorator fabrics which usually come in 74" width, but watch for washability if the comforters are to be use frequently, or else you can sew them as duvet covers and remove them to dry clean.

To use the new covers as a duvet cover , just sew them up on three sides and on the forth, use either buttons and button holes, grommets and ties or Velcro.

Yes you can use sheets, they come in many colors and fabrics so it should be easy to match your decor.

Great idea you have there, to repurpose and get the colors and designs you want. Be sure to show us pictures when you are done.

Decorator fabric comes in 54" widths and should never be washed. Plan to dry clean if you make the top from this type of fabric. Also, decorator fabrics are usually quite heavy so consider this when repurposing a comforter that is made from a thinner fabric. I guess I'm not following what you're thinking of doing. The weight of the new fabric may be too much. As far as stitching the comforter from side to side and back and forth, with the type of filling a comforter has, it would be very difficult to stitch the layers together without a long-arm sewing machine. Also, you couldn't get the bulk of the fabric and filling underneath the needle. I would think long and hard before tackling a project of this nature. JMHO.

Here is a link that might be useful: Nouveau Stitch Home Dec Sewing Forum