What Exactly Is a Duvet Cover, and How Does It Work?

it's a cover that goes over a plain comforter, and it protects it from dirt, etc. then you can just take it off and wash it, without having to wash the entire comforter. they are great. plus you can change them if you want a different look, without having to buy a new comforter each time.

1. Which way does a duvet cover go on the bed?

Depends on how you make your duvet. I have an 8" flap so the buttons or velcro are down about 7 inches and never bother you. It is a nice finished look

2. is there an EASY way to put a duvet cover, onto a down comforter?

*turn the cover completely inside out *lay the comforter on top *use duvet clips or safety pins to attach the corner of the comforter to the corner of the duvet on all four corners *flip whole thing back inside out so comforter is inside the cover this also keeps the comforter from sliding around or bunching when you sleep AND forces it to fit, as the cover is often a different dimension than the comforter. i struggled with mine for years till someone at work taught me this trick. it saves a good 20 minutes of frustration for me each week.

3. buying a larger than average duvet cover?

The duvet that you are planning on buying is significantly larger than your bed. The ends of the duvet would be hanging off the ground if you go ahead and buy it. I would suggest to get a smaller one that fits the dimensions of your bed.

4. What is the difference between a duvet, a duvet cover, and a comforter?

Your comforter goes inside your duvet. and a duvet cover must go on top of your bed

5. Can you use a comforter inside of a duvet cover or do you have to buy an actual duvet?

Yes, they are basically one in the same

6. I need drapes and a duvet cover, & need to find a cheap place to buy some OR fabric.?

Rats-- I answered your question so well! and it disappeared! Ok-- the short answer that is not nearly as interesting!!!! Dollar stores have sheets-- I got some in Queen size for $19.00 the set--a duvet cover is a giant pillow slip-- check out your friends for sewing knowledge-- might be a really good thing-- not quite a lost art but it's limping along! I wish you good luck in your search--

7. is a a duvet cover for down comforters??

yes, they are usually used for down comforters, but if you have a regular comforter that is still plush and you want to update it you could also use a duvet on it

8. Where can i buy a cute floral single duvet cover in the UK?

What is your definition of "cute"?

9. What is a duvet cover?

Yeah. You put a big comforter in a duvet cover. But sometimes they can be pretty annoying, because my comforter always used to slide around in the duvet cover and get bunched up in places. You can use safety pins to fix this. It does not hurt the fabric, or at least it does not hurt mine!!.

10. Best Fabric to Use for a Duvet Cover?

Buy two different sheets - big enough to cover the duvet; sew as planned. This is economical & you can flip the duvet so the other sheet shows if you get tired of one side or the other

11. Can you paint on a faux suede duvet cover?

I dont know...but I want to know where in the heck you got the faux suede duvet cover...I want one!

12. Does anyone know of a comforter or duvet cover that looks like this one but isn't so expensive?

you can try on Asda online stores or Argos online stores... UK based... im not sure about the shipping costs.... bit quality is damn good... i have them for my own home but i carried myself from UK

13. what is duvet cover, do i put a comforter inside of it?

Yes. A duvet cover is just a giant envelope of fabric, usually with fasteners of some sort at one end. You can put just about anything inside it, but a comforter is the norm. Say an old quilt that was stained but otherwise serviceable. Or blankets if you need to avoid the pesticides in conventional wool or down, or the processing chemicals in polyester