Review on 42x72in 12lb Fairfield Poly-Fil Weighted Blanket Insert – White with Bead Filler by Jaime Thomas

First of all I would like to thank everyone who has posted information about how to make a cover before me. . I don't know much about these comforters but love the idea of making a custom cover and removing it to wash. I used a 12 pound blanket. The duvet itself is quite thin, but as a 5ft 2in adult, I wouldn't want any more weight. I was concerned about the width being 44 inches, not 60 inches. I'll have to wait for my daughter's reaction. The beads are sewn into fairly small squares rather than a large channel, so they stay in place better than some blankets I've looked at. noise when moving. Now let's get to the case. The best part is that you can make a washable cover out of any fabric of your choice. You will need 44 inches of fabric. I had to trim the plaid flannel because it wasn't wide enough. You will need 2 pieces of fabric that are 44 inches wide. One is 74 inches long and one is 88 inches long. I hemmed the top of each. Here is the important part to make the flap go over the front fabric. Fold the fabrics right side out. together with the larger fabric below and sew the bottom seam and sew halfway down each side. Take the longer fabric (the backing) and fold it down so the crease is on top of the top fabric (plaid in this case). The plaid fabric is then placed over the back fabric for sewing. Thus, the valve is sandwiched between the fabric of the front and back. Finish sewing the side seams. Go over the front fabric as shown. I hemmed both fabrics and punched buttonholes in the longer fabric before sewing them together. Attach the buttons to the front fabric after sewing, simply add ribbons to secure the panel. n clean and ready. The original instructions leave a gaping cover, SewVeryEasy made a video with the original cover instructions. This cover idea looks more finished. Try the flap technique on a smaller patch before sewing so you don't have to stitch like I did.