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Web Extra: Bedspread Learn how to sew your own bedspread. From "Ready As He Grows" episode DAHG-104

To complete the look for the bed, a new bedspread is assembled with mixed fabric.

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Faux leather and denim combine to create a rockin' bedspread.

Materials:

cotton denim fabric
faux leather fabric
pearl pink fur fabric
satin red sheet set

1. Assemble the bedspread. In this project, we used faux leather fabric for the center, and cotton denim for the sides of the bedspread.

2. All of the pieces had a 1/4 inch seam allowance and the bedspread covered a 39" x 72" twin mattress.

3. Make the center section faux leather panel three to four inches smaller than the mattress with 1/4 inch seam allowance. For a twin-size, the center panel should measure 33 1/2" x 66 1/2".

4. Add the denim sides to the center panel. Cut a piece of denim 33 1/2" x 6 1/4" for the head. For the foot, cut a piece 33 1/2" x 19 1/4". Sew the two pieces to the center panel.

5. Cut two side pieces of denim 19 1/4" x 89". With the 1/4 inch seam allowance on the sides, the side pieces will measure 19 inches. Sew each piece to the sides of the center panel.

6. The total size is 71" x 89". If you wish to create a backing, use this measurement. Cut the selected back fabric to size, and then place it against the bedspread "wrong" sides together. Pin each edge 1/2 inch under, and then sew around the perimeter.