My husband has a comforter that is the only thing left from his mother. The batting inside is a mess, but the stitching all around as well as the seams that stitch down in intervals are still intact. The fabric is getting extremely thin in areas too. He sleeps with it every night. I do have a sewing machine, but my skills are minimal at best.
The back story of the sentimentality is when my husband was 6 years old, he was in 'charge' of his 4 1/2 year old brother and as they were crossing the street (household side street) with their 4 wheel foot scooters, a car barreled down the street killing his little brother instantly. As you can imagine the toll on the family and responsibility my husband still can not let go of.
But this blanket was his mother's and he slept with her for years due to nightmares. As he got older as did she, she kept it and prior to passing away gave it to him. So I wanted to add the heartfelt sentiments behind this blanket. I would hand sew if necessary. I know I need to re-stuff the batting some way, but can I reinforce the thin material somehow? Any and all suggestions will be gratefully appreciated.
Try displaying the comforter in the bedroom, etc., as it seems much too fragile to continue use on the bed. Hang it on a wall, folded over a chair, etc.
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I love my comforter; my whole bedroom matches it. How do I replace the batting or stuffing and have it look right? I have some sewing skills.
Remove the stitches and take out the old batting. Buy new batting, which comes in a roll. Straight stitch down the middle and a couple more times to secure it.
Comforters are made in so many different ways that it will be difficult to supply suggestions because they may be almost impossible to do with the way your comforter is put together.
What Yas happened that you feel it needs replaced? How is it assembled?
If it is quilted, taking it apart will be a huge undertaking.
If it is simply sewed on all 4 sides, you could use a seam ripper and separate the top from the bottom. If the existing batting is just bunched, you could try to refluff and then restitch.
There are lots of YouTube videos that may be helpful for you.
Happy stitching!
How can I repair an old comforter that is losing its insides? My mom doesn't want to part with it but as I wash it the insides keeps coming out. Thank you.
By sarah
You mention the insides are coming out; does it have the seam loose to where it needs to be stitched? Walmart sells batting in a roll in which you buy the size you need. If you want to make it full again and plump, you just undo one end of the comforter by using a seam ripper and you insert your new filling inside making sure to get it straight in there in the corners then just stitch it back up.
I would repair the hole, and then get a nice snap closed cover that you put the comforter inside and it doubles the warmth and keeps it cleaner. I have one that is flannel, and I use it for a sheet now, but in the summer it's in storage. You can get them just about anywhere.
You can also "sandwich" the comforter between two fleece blankets and "tie" the edges closed like you might a quilt.
Good Luck!
I need a shell to buy, king size would be great if not too expensive, I would like to get two!
