raynjen
05-09-2004, 02:47 AM
I have lived in blissfull ignorance of duvets for years - I knew they were out there, but was never quite sure what they were exactly. So, educate me please... A duvet is basically a plain comforter that slides into a duvet cover somewhat like a pillow slides into a pillow case, right? Then the end buttons shut? So here are some of my questions: Where does one purchase a duvet? Are they cheaper than comforters? I have trouble getting larger pillows into their pillow cases - will I have problems getting a duvet into it's cover? Does the duvet move around inside of the cover and so need to be 'straightened' each morning? The buttons of the duvet covers seem to be right where you 'cuddle up' to your blanket - do they ever get in the way?
I have been reading a book about redoing your child's room and they had several different styles of duvets that you can make. I'm pretty handy with sewing (I made my daughter's toddler quilt) so it seems that A) a duvet cover would be much easier to sew and B) a cover would be simpler to wash. Is that right?
Thanks ladies (and gentlmen - do we have any guys on this side yet?)
Jen in Okinawa
Mom to Noelle (2 1/2)
I have been reading a book about redoing your child's room and they had several different styles of duvets that you can make. I'm pretty handy with sewing (I made my daughter's toddler quilt) so it seems that A) a duvet cover would be much easier to sew and B) a cover would be simpler to wash. Is that right?
Thanks ladies (and gentlmen - do we have any guys on this side yet?)
Jen in Okinawa
Mom to Noelle (2 1/2)