This is how I did solve the problem with my too narrow Dutch Down Duvets and its Cinderella Duvet Covers...
At TJ Maxx we found a nice white all cotton queen sheet set. As I could use the fitted sheet for our bed, the flat sheet got used for adding 16 inch (or 40 cm) of width to the duvet covers.
Here it is, added on already!
The hard part was the tedious opening up of the seam with the seam ripper.
Once that got done it was easy.
So a total of 32 inches of white cotton fabric for each duvet cover was added on.
To make it real easy, I even kept the flat sheet's folded hem and only added ties for closing at the bottom by stitching white bias tape together.
Had to mark those spots with my pink chalk (still visible here).
Simple and low cost. Learn from Mariette...
Related link:{Dutch Twin Down Duvets Altered to American Size} | previous post by me with chart about size differences between Dutch & American Down Duvets...
it looks nice, mariette!
ReplyDeleteDearest Theresa,
DeleteFunctional again and pleased with the outcome!
Hugs,
Mariette
Simply brilliant!
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteWell, as long as we have our minds; we might as well use them for creating practical solutions in and around the home.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteFASZINIEREND!
Sonnige Sonntagsgrüße
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteJa, so kann man zwei unterschiedliche Welten an einander nähen...
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Great Idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteDearest Marina,
DeleteIt worked to solve the size difference; very happy with the results.
Hugs,
Mariette
Your duvet cover looks fantastic! I remember the post you altered your duvet. This is another great work. Simple but makes big difference!
ReplyDeleteDearest Tamago,
DeleteYes this was part II of the altering of the European down duvets. Simple but rather tedious for undoing the stitches. That was the only hard part!
Very happy with it.
Hugs,
Mariette
A very crafty idea Mariette! Perfect!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Dearest Catherine,
DeleteThank you, it finally worked to merge the two continents' bedding. This solved the problem!
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletewenn Problemlösungen nur immer so wundervolle Ergebnisse zeigen würden -
bin begeistert -
hab einen wundervollen Sonntag-Ausklang -
liebe Grüße- Ruth
Liebe Ruth,
DeleteJa, wenn es am Ende so rauskommt macht es wirklich Freude! So können die Bezüge noch Jahren dienst tun und es schläft sich herrlich unter diese super leichte Daunenbette für den Sommer. Im Winter habe ich diejenige die ich auch verbreitet habe...
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,your duvet cover looks fantastic!I love the pattern with the little pink roses!!
ReplyDeleteYou sure are a very talented lady!!Wishing you a lovely week!!Hugs!!
Dimi...
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteThank you and this project was quite rewarding. With very little investment and some hours work with the seam ripper it all came together nicely.
Hugs to you and happy August week.
Mariette
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ReplyDeleteUm excelente trabalho!
Bom domingo! Ótima semana!
Beijinhos.
♡♡º°｡
Dearest Inês,
DeleteThank you and I'm very happy with it.
Happy Sunday evening to you and a nice August week ahead.
Hugs,
Mariette
My dear friend Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYour duvet cover is amazing! you did a wonderful job, I really love the way it looks, you are super talented my dear friend. I haven't been on line lately, since my daughters, my sister and my niece are visiting me this month, but very soon I'll catch up here. I wish you a wonderful weekend, I send you a big hug with lots of love,
Laura
Dearest Laura,
DeleteWell, we are still raised in such way that one always looks for solutions in order to keep what we have a little longer. It worked and not even that difficult. Perseverence and patience...
Oh, you have been quite busy; know how that is as we have had many, many guests staying with us. Luckily not this summer so after all the projects Pieter has done the last 11 years, we are finally caught up and can enjoy life together. We had lovely guests today and yesterday I cooked for the cold buffet for today. Easy Sunday for me as well.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a clever idea Mariette. It looks very stylish too!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy week!
Madelief x
Dearest Madelief,
DeleteGuess the problem got solved in a nice way and we enjoy sleeping under these cotton duvet covers with their super light down duvets for summer.
Happy August week with lots of flowers for your garden.
Hugs,
Mariette
Que brillante idea Marietta para mantener nuestra cama en orden .. emana
ReplyDeleteBesos
Dearest Angélica,
DeleteThank you and yes, it feels good for maintaining our beds in such a way. This paid off, perfect set again for the summer down duvets now it is large enough.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a bloody great idea
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,'
DeleteYep, that is strong Aussie language but it sure was!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYou found a nice white cotton queen sheet set,As use the fiyyed sheet for your bed.
The hard paet was the tedious for undoing,got it was easy.
Hugs and love to you!
Michiko
Dearest Michiko,
DeleteYes, we did find the right cotton queen sheet set for cutting up the flat sheet and working with it. The fitted sheet was perfect for our bed indeed.
Thank you for your visit dear and hope your weather is friendlier to you!
Hugs,
Mariette
Wij hebben hier 2.20 m bij 2.40 m overtrekken. Groetjes, Elly.
ReplyDeleteBeste schoonzus,
DeleteJa, zo zie je nog eens de eenperssoons Cinderella dekbedovertrekken terug waar jullie in 1986 onder geslapen hebben. Die zijn inmiddels dus van 1.30 m breedte naar 1.70 m veranderd zodat het franse Yves Delorme superdunne donzen zomerdekbed hier nu ook in past. De lengte is ook nagenoeg 2.20 m en dat ging, door gewoon lintjes aan de instopstrook te naaien. Hier is een queen size (voor ons bed dus) 92 x 92 inch oftewel 233.7 cm, is dus iets langer nog dan in Nederland. Ja ja, ze veranderen de maten om de zoveel jaren en dan past het niet meer...
Lieve groetjes,
Mariette
Je bent handig om het passend te maken, goed gedaan.
ReplyDeleteBeste Marianne,
DeleteJa, het zou zónde zijn om het niet te doen. Gewoon even doorbijten en het loont zich.
Liefs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette - oh yes, copying that idea for sure! Traveling in so many different countries always left me with that feeling of "why cant they make the same sizes all over the world?".... Ah great sweet friend - you come up with solutions for us global citizens:-) :-) big hugs to you sweet friend
ReplyDeleteDearest Eli,
DeleteYes, you too will have learned the hard way about bedlinens that keep changing in size wherever you move to! Guess they do it on purpose; forcing us to buy new!
As long as we global cizizens use our brains; we can find solutions that are also budget friendly!
Hugs to you dear.
Mariette
Bella soluzione!Qui da me si dorme senza neanche il lenzuolo!Fa caldo!Baci,Rosetta
ReplyDeleteCara Rosetta,
DeleteMa in casa nostra abbiamo aria condizionata e abbiamo ventilatori a soffitto, così questo peso super leggero piumino con fodera di cotone si sente perfetto!
Baci,
Mariette
è molto bello!!!! ti auguro buone vacanze e ti abbraccio forte Lory
ReplyDeleteCara Lory,
DeleteGrazie e sì per le vacanze, noi vogliamo potremmo godere di qualche tempo sul nostro balcone con bel tempo ma domani e mercoledì si suppone per essere soleggiato. Godiamoci i lettini...
Baci,
Mariette