How to Put On a Duvet Cover By Yourself (2025)

If you own a duvet, you’ve probably wrestled with a duvet cover. Maybe you’ve also lost that fight, and fallen victim to a lumpy, unevenly stuffed duvet. You’re not alone—putting on a duvet cover by yourself can be incredibly frustrating. We’re here to show you how to put on a duvet cover the easy way.

Either of the following two methods will work with any insert—like a duvet, comforter, or weighted blanket—that you want to fit inside a cover.

Before you start, clean your duvet cover according to the care instructions on its laundry tag. Both these methods also require you to begin with turning your cover inside out, so make sure to start with that before continuing.

Method 1: The Sushi Roll

Follow these steps to put on your duvet cover using the sushi roll method:

1. Make sure your duvet cover is inside-out and lay it flat on the surface of your bed. The opening should be at the foot of your bed.
2. Next, lay your duvet insert flat on top of the cover. Ensure that both the cover and the insert are laid out as smoothly as possible.
3. If your duvet cover includes ties or snaps, fasten each corner of the duvet securely to the cover to keep it in place. Include any side ties.
4. Starting from the head of the bed, slowly roll the duvet and cover together like a sushi roll or a cinnamon bun. Make sure the edges of the cover and the insert stay in line with one another.
5. When the duvet insert and the cover are completely rolled, grab the cover’s opening at the end of the bed. Pull the edge of the opening back over the end of the roll, inverting the duvet cover. Pull the edges of the cover around the rest of the roll.
6. Zip, clip, or button your duvet cover up.
7. Once the cover is secured, unroll the duvet in the opposite direction you initially rolled it. Your duvet’s insert should now be inside the cover.
8. Close your cover and give it a few shakes to fix up any lumps or bumps. Tada! You’re done!

Method 2: Traditional Method

Not a fan of the roll method? Putting on a duvet with the traditional or “pull” method is just as easy. All you have to do is follow these steps:

1. Start by laying your inside-out duvet insert completely flat on your bed.
2. If your duvet has corners that accommodate snaps or ties, use them to fasten your duvet cover onto the top corners of your duvet.
3. Reach into the opening of the duvet cover toward the ends you just tied. Grab the corners of the duvet through the cover, and turn the cover right side out.
4. Hold the corners tight, lift your duvet above your head, and shake your duvet so the cover turns right way out and starts to fall over the exposed end of the duvet insert.
5. Lay the duvet flat on the bed and pull the bottom corners of the duvet cover all the way over the insert.
6. Make any final adjustments, and zip or button up your duvet.
7. Fix any lumps and bumps, and smooth out the duvet over your bed. Ta-da, you’re done!

Why should you use a duvet cover?

While some comforters are designed to be used on their own, most duvets are meant to be used with a cover. This preserves your duvet for much longer. Instead of laundering your entire duvet, you only need to wash the cover to remove stains and spills.

Plus, changing your duvet cover is a quick, easy, and budget-friendly way to change up the look and feel of your bedroom. Skip the renovation, and try out a new duvet cover instead!

How often should you wash your duvet cover?

Washing your duvet cover is just as important as washing your sheets. Washing your bedding makes it last longer. It’s also better for your skin, hair, and lungs. You wouldn’t wear the same outfit for three weeks in a row without washing it—why do the same to your bedding?

Washing your bedding can feel like a big task. If you’re not keen on washing your duvet cover weekly, we suggest using a top sheet as well. That way, you only need to wash your top and fitted sheet at the end of the week. Then, you can wash your duvet cover monthly. Without a top sheet, we recommend weekly washes for your duvet cover.

As for your duvet insert, you should only need to wash it every 3–6 months. Although your duvet cover protects the insert from superficial stains and dirt, spills can easily soak through. The longer you leave it sitting, the harder it will be to get the stain out.

Wash your sheets in lukewarm water, and tumble dry on low. We recommend the same method for your duvet cover—just make sure that it goes in its own load. For your duvet insert, wash it on a delicate cycle, and hang dry it to avoid lumps or bumps.