I had this blanket that was given to me a few months ago. I enjoyed it for a bit, but it was time for a change.

Since it still worked just as well as any other blanket, the thought of buying another blanket seemed silly to me.

So I searched for a duvet cover. I searched high and low at the thrifts shops every time I went. Most were funny looking. Not "Krista" funny looking, but just funny looking. And even at the thrift shops, they weren't cheap.

The hubby and I went to our favorite vintage shop this weekend, where I found this.

I was slightly intoxicated as we had just left a bar celebrating the anniversary of when we met. The shop was also closing in 5 minutes! 5 MINUTES! I had to scoop up whatever I could, and fast! I ran straight for the little closet where they keep all the vintage cloth, curtains, and bedding. In my haste, and a bit woozy from the spirits, I picked up a package of unopened bedding.  I read the front...

WOW! A fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and a pillow case! I scooped it up and rushed to the counter.

It wasn't until I got home and read the package carefully, that there was only a flat sheet in there. BOO!

So, with no use for one flat sheet with nothing else to match it, I made a duvet cover for my old blanket, and a tutorial to go along with it.

**How to make my duvet cover**

*What you need*

*Two flat sheets. And an optional third one. I will explain the third sheet later.
*A yardstick, ruler, or measuring tape.
* Scissors.
* Pins.
* A blanket you want to cover.

First, Take the two flat sheets you would like to use for your cover, and place them right sides together. Make sure you smooth them out , and line up the edges really well.

Next, pin them together along the edges of three sides. You are going to leave the top (finished) part of the sheets open for stuffing your blanket in.

Now, sew along all three sides. Be sure to leave a tiny seam allowance. I left about 1/4". You want your finished cover to fit over your blanket, and be soft, and roomy. The sheet I found was left un-hemmed along the sides. That's why it looks like I didn't line up the edges. I love it because now I have more scraps!

**This part is for the optional third flat sheet. I only used it because I didn't have any twill tape to produce ties as closures for the cover. I also noticed I had a twin sized sheet that I have no use for. Until now. :) You can substitute twill ties, or ribbon for this part if you would like**

Now, Take your third flat sheet, and cut along one long side, right above the finished hem. This way, you won't need to sew anything. I'm so lazy.

Cut the strip into 5" strips. I have a queen size bed, so I cut 12 5" strips total.

Line, and pin 6 of your strips up on one open end of your cover about 1/2" in. Keep them an even distance apart to ensure neatness. Now do the same with the remaining 6 strips on the other side of your cover. Be sure to line them up with the others (one on top of the other) so you can tie them together.

Now, stitch them on.

Turn your cover right side out, shove your blanket in there, tie it up, and you're done!

Oh, I forgot the most important step. Place neatly on your bed, then come back later and find your bubbas playing on it.

Ties are only one way to close up your cover. You can also use buttons, snaps, velcro, or zippers. I had originally planned on using a ton of mismatched buttons, and ric-rack as closures, but as soon as I lined it all up, it looked even more juvenile than I could handle. I even took a pic of it for the tutorial because I hadn't decided what I wanted to do yet.