Can I just stuff my old comforter into a new duvet cover?

Question

Or do I have to have a specific kind of comforter/duvet for it to fit into a duvet cover?

Answer 1

As long as they are the same size, you can stuff. If the pattern shows through, you may need to replace it.

Answer 2

the pattern may show through, it seems that standard comforters never fit duvets they're always too big or too small

you can get a cheap well-made duvet insert at Ikea

Answer 3

Make sure the duvet is large enough for the comforter to fit inside. Wash the old comforter before placing in duvet cover, should work nicely.

Answer 4

Mia, I just did this.  I washed the old comforter at the commercial laudromat and dried it there.  I turned the new duvet from Target inside out.  I safety pinned the bottoms together in 4 places.  Then I turned duvet right side out.  It didn't slip.  The buttons I put at the top.  Good luck.