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True California King sized duvet cover

8 months ago

Hi - I have a California King sized down comforter inherited from my great uncle which is so fluffy and light and perfect , but am having trouble finding anyone who makes a duvet cover that will fit well. Queen/oversized queen is too small and most King sized covers are too floppy. The duvet measure 100x86. Any advice where to look. I don't think I can afford something custom.

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JAN MOYER

8 months ago

last modified: 8 months ago

Simply have any curtain seamstress reduce the width on any king ( equal reduction, both long sides ) to match the narrower WIDTH. of the CALIFORNIA. THE LENGTH IS IRRELEVANT. The California is longer, will fit in nicely I can assure you.

Got a friend with a sewing machine? Same advice. When I do custom for a client? It is at least four inches smaller in both length and width, than the ACTUAL duvet. A duvet is not meant to be a "bedspread/comforter. That's a USA "thing" . That is how you get a full and fluffy look, make it smaller than the fill. I put a queen in a twin, a king in a queen duvet,............etc: )

if you want a splurge ? Try "Rough Linen" They make luxury 100% linen duvet covers size specific to Cal King, 425.00. White and six other colors.

https://www.roughlinen.com/products/orkney-linen-duvet-cover?variant=16371247878

On their site? Read below : ) It is truth

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A duvet cover should fit the infill snugly - up to 6" smaller all around - to ensure that it doesn't shift. I have even put a king infill into a queen cover, with cosy results. Please measure your duvet, as infill sizes are not standard.

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Gargamel
8 months ago
Two twin sheets sewn together with snaps, zipper or ties at the bottom ?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 months ago
Get one made .
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JAN MOYER
8 months ago
last modified: 8 months ago
Patricia.

Unless she is using sheets? I will have seams. Not the end of the world...............but a duvet is best with none, and the lightest possible weight. I won't even do them for clients anymore. Too much fabric...... ( 12 yards with no fabric repeat!! ) and most times too heavy to lift and fluff adequately on a daily basis or needing dry cleaning if silk..... which never smells as fresh as the wash.. Or the dog sleeps on it. Or the kids watch tv : ( on it. I'm beyond over custom bedding. Plenty of luxury is out there, WITHOUT it. Shams? A lumbar? Fine.
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apple_pie_order
8 months ago

If you list the places you have already looked, perhaps we can make other suggestions.
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Kathy Furt
8 months ago
Go to Macy’s…
Kathy Furt
8 months ago
Ralph Lauren makes everything
SeattleMCM
8 months ago
I agree with Jan. If you can't already find a cover exactly the right size, then the easiest solution is to find one that's slightly too big have it tailored down. Anyone with a sewing machine could do it no matter what their skill level. Just be sure it has a simple edge - no piping or color blocking or anything.
decoenthusiaste
8 months ago
I've heard it said that the insert should be one size larger than the cover for a duvet to look right. This link might help you with calculating the difference between sizes and then you could have one sewn that is a tad smaller than the duvet you have.

https://amerisleep.com/blog/duvet-sizes-guide/
vhamley
8 months ago
Try Pottery Barn or West Elm. Be sure to check the dimensions before you order. A lot of companies make sheets/duvets for Cal King narrower than a King, but the same length.
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JAN MOYER
8 months ago
last modified: 8 months ago
Retailers do not want the inventory burden to support Cal King, It's simply too limited a market., Most couple have KING. It is No different that Full/Queen ARE LUMPED TOGETHER FOR ALL BUT FITTED SHEETS.

No to Macy. no to Pottery Barn No to RH NO .......... all but a mere handful of luxury options exist

Shrink it on a sewing machine. : ) is easiest/cheapest/ fastest.

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