Laurie Medford

Custom Bedding: Designer Duvet Covers

Laurie Medford

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  • In-depth Instruction; over 134 mins
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Meet your instructor, decorator Laurie Medford, as she previews the two designer duvets you'll make in this class: a three-paneled, reversible duvet with welt cording, and an advanced center-field design with mitered corners, banding and designer details. Then, Laurie takes you through the simple calculations necessary to design truly customized bedding, whether you're using a solid fabric or one with a repeating motif. Finally, Laurie shares tips on which fabrics work best for these projects as well as which closures offer the best look and utility.
Learn professional techniques for cutting the duvet front pieces and learn how to eliminate bulk as you plan your cuts and seam placement. Then, pick up tricks for cutting bias strips that will be used to create cording. See how to chain piece your bias-cut fabric together and how to use a cording foot to get smooth and taut welt cord.
Learn to manage large pieces of fabric, even without a lot of space, as Laurie shows you an alternative to pinning. Then, discover the proper technique for piecing your panels and cording together before you round the bottom corners for a truly custom look! Finally, achieve the luxury look of a padded duvet as you attach the lining and interlining and hand tack it in place with Laurie's guidance.
Finish up your first duvet as Laurie discusses the numerous design and fabric-saving options available for the back. Once you decide on a plan, learn how to sew the front to the back, keeping the welt cord edge smooth along the way. Gather professional tips for installing an invisible zipper made from a zipper chain with a detached pull. Finally, add duvet snaps to the inside corners and seams to keep your insert secure for fabulous, professional results!
Expand your sewing and design skills with a banded center-field duvet. Understand how proportions come into play as you figure the dimensions for your cover. From there, calculate yardage and create a cut plan that makes the most of your fabric.
Get the elegant look of mitered corners with ease. Learn how to sew cording and glue baste the outer bands in place in preparation for mitering as Laurie offers guidance for making sure all of the pieces line up and lie flat! Then, sew the miters in three simple steps and be amazed at their precise, crisp angles.
Learn a second high-end technique for closing your duvet as you attach snap tape for another hidden closure. Discover how and where to sew for minimal visible stitch lines. Your finished duvet will fit your bed -- and decor -- perfectly! Finally, Laurie shares her design philosophy as she takes you through several samples of fabric and offers ideas on how to incorporate them into your bedroom design.
 
 
7 Lessons
2  hrs 14  mins

Description

Why buy designer bedding when there’s a designer out there who knows what you really want – you! Join renowned instructor Laurie Medford and create custom home furnishings that reflect the vision you have for your home. You’ll learn how to design and sew two decorator-quality duvets, starting with a three-paneled reversible duvet with welt cord details, then moving on to a banded two-tone duvet with perfectly matched mitered corners. Along the way, get insider techniques for measuring your bed, discover accessible tips for working with large pieces of fabric and learn to determine yardage with pattern repeats. Plus, install snap-tape closures and invisible by-the-yard zippers for nearly seamless results. Put your own elegant touch on your bedroom and surround yourself with designer quality at a fraction of the cost!

Laurie Medford

Laurie Medford is the owner of Centsible Creations, a professional design fabrication and installation company. When it comes to instructing, she is at no shortage. Laurie teaches students nationwide at the Custom Home Furnishings Academy, where sheÂ’s taught since 2005. She also acts as lead educator for both customers and employees at Rowley, a wholesale decorating supply company.

Laurie Medford

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