Putting a cover on a duvet can be simple with the right technique. Instead of wrestling the duvet into the cover, a popular "burrito" or "California roll" method makes the process quick and easy. This method helps you match the duvet to the duvet cover smoothly after you've spread it out correctly, as suggested by the reference.
Here's a step-by-step guide using the "burrito" technique:
Easy Duvet Cover Installation: The Burrito Method
This simple trick minimizes fuss and gets your duvet cozy in its new cover in minutes.
Steps
- Prepare Your Space: Lay the duvet cover flat on your bed. Ensure the opening is at the foot of the bed and the cover is inside out. Smooth it out so it's completely flat.
- Lay the Duvet: Place your duvet insert directly on top of the inside-out duvet cover. Make sure the edges and corners of the duvet align with the edges and corners of the cover. Spread it out evenly and smoothly across the cover. This step helps you match the duvet to the duvet cover accurately from the start.
- The Roll: Starting from the head of the bed (the end opposite the opening), begin tightly rolling the duvet and the cover together simultaneously. Roll it down towards the foot of the bed, creating a tight "burrito".
- Flip and Stuff: Once you have a tight roll, go to one corner at the opening end of the cover. Reach inside the opening and grab the corresponding corner of the duvet (which is now inside the roll). While holding the duvet corner, pull the cover opening around the end of the rolled duvet, effectively flipping the cover right-side out over the roll's end. Do this for both corners at the opening.
- Unroll: Holding onto the now-right-side-out corners of the cover (with the duvet corners tucked inside), begin to unroll the "burrito" back towards the head of the bed. As you unroll, the cover will smoothly turn right-side out and envelop the duvet insert.
- Finish Up: Once fully unrolled, give the duvet a good shake and fluff to settle the insert evenly within the cover. Fasten the closure at the foot of the bed (buttons, ties, zipper, etc.).
Why This Method Works
The "burrito" method flips the cover over the duvet as it's unrolled, essentially doing the hard work for you. It avoids the awkwardness of trying to push or pull the bulk of the duvet through a narrow opening, making it a highly effective and simple trick compared to just stuffing it in.
