I have this problem also with a recent duvet purchase. I am going to sew a seam on the bottom to bring up the length but I don't know what you would do about the width.

It sounds to me like you received a King mislabeled as a Queen. I had this problem with a specific brand of sheets one time. My comforter problem has always been the opposite. The only covers I can find for my "true" Queen comforter are Full/Queen, which are smaller.

I wish I had your problem! My Pottery Barn queen duvet is about 4" too short for our queen size bed. :-(

If I did have your problem I would turn it inside out and bring in the seams.

Jodi-

It would be nice if things were standard, but everyone wants their "standard" to be the universal standard. Grrrrr. Frustrating!!

So, why not sew a straight seam about 3 inches from each side and 4 inches from the bottom. Then the "empty" part will be equal on both sides and at the bottom.

I suggest that you stuff the duvet cover first and measure exactly how much empty space you want at the sides. You may prefer a tigher fit for more puffiness.

You could also do the stiching while the duvet cover is turned inside out, so that the floppy empty bits are inside.

If you don't sew, most dry cleaning/alterations places will do this for a very reasonable fee. (I paid $10, did the measuring and pinning myself)

Good luck!

I agree with kaky, it sounds like you have a king size, what does the lable say?

We had this happen one time too. My guess is that the Ikea comforter isn't a standard American size. I'm not a seamstress (nor ironer) so no suggestions, only sympathy. BTDT

I always check the measurements of the duvet covers before purchasing. I did not use to do that and got burned a couple of times. There is a great deal of variation on what is considered to be "queen" size. In any case, like the previous posters mentioned, it's very easy to run a couple of seams on each side and then cut off the excess. I've done it a couple times myself and it takes very little time.

I will definitely check measurements next time...believe me. My husband doesn't see the big deal, which is why he has most of the empty portion on his side...wait till it's colder, it'll be a big deal then!

I did look at the websites though just now, my comforter is 86"x86", which seems pretty standard for full/queen sizing. The full/queen duvet from Pottery Barn Kids is 90"x88". I will see if I can sew it...I do have a machine, how hard is it to sew a straight line right? There is a down-alternative comforter on Overstock right now that measures 88"x88"...I can live with the 2" of emptiness. I'll have to see which is easier, ordering or sewing!

Thanks for all of the suggestions...I will definitely wash it first to see if it shrinks too.

Ikea blanks are definately smaller than American. They measure in the Metric System and since living spaces are smaller in Europe their standard sizes are smaller to accomodate it. It shouldn't be to hard to sew it, but I'd definately make sure you pin it exactly even and then draw a line on the fabric with chaulk so you have a guide.