Can A Full-Sized Comforter Be Sized Into A Twin?

If you need a comforter for your twin-size bed and only have a full-size comforter around, you may be wondering if there's a way for you to use it. Of course, the simplest option is to leave part of the comforter hanging off the front side of the bed, or to simply hide it between the bed and wall. After all, while mattress sizes vary by quite a bit, this is one of the less-awkward mismatches: because a twin bed's comforter will usually have a width of 68 inches and a full-size bed's comforter will have a width of 84 inches, a full-size bed comforter won't look too out of a place on a twin-size bed.

If you're here, though, the chances are that you're looking for a more permanent and elegant solution for your old comforter (aside from, you know, buying a brand-new comforter on Amazon). Long story short, to make a full-size comforter fit on a twin bed, you'll need to do some sewing. Since there's extra material on a full-size comforter, it will simply be a matter of trimming some of the excess away. Fortunately, this is a pretty simple project to take on, as long as you have some basic sewing skills at your disposal. 

To sew a full-sized comforter and resize it to fit a twin bed, start by taking some careful measurements of the comforter. Mark the comforter using a fabric marker and measure an area of 86 x 68 inches. Then, cut the comforter with fabric scissors to remove an equal amount from each side. Also, trim off about one inch of the batting away from the comforter's edges, and use pins to keep the layers of the comforter in place. If you have a great sewing machine and can use it well, you can use that to stitch the sides back together.

Once you've finished sewing the comforter, you'll be able to confidently put it on your twin bed without needing to let any hang off either the front side or against the wall. Of course, don't make any permanent alterations until you're sure about them. Ensure you won't need to use that comforter again for a full-size bed, either, or you may regret making these changes.