DIY Sports Theme Twin Bedspread

Create a custom bedspread for a sports-themed bedroom.

Make your own twin-sized bedspread to complement a sports-themed bedroom. Creating your own bedspread allows you to use specific colors, images and patterns that create a custom look. For example, if you want a room that celebrates your child's favorite sports, such as football and soccer, you can create a bedspread that focuses on those two sports and leaves the rest out. Use two different pieces of fabric or flat sheets to make a reversible bedspread that allows you to create two different looks with a single bedspread.

Things You'll Need

• 2 flat sheets or fabric
• Measuring tape
• Twin-size comforter or blanket
• Iron
• Sewing equipment or fabric adhesive
• Decorative decals or appliques (optional)
• Snaps, buttons or zipper

Instructions

1. Wash and dry two flat sheets or fabric that you plan to use for the bedspread to pre-shrink the material. Choose fabric or sheets with patterns that you like, such as images of sports equipment, professional athletes or your favorite sports teams.

2. Measure a twin-size comforter or blanket to determine the proper measurements for your bedspread. Your fabric or sheets should be at least 2 inches longer and wider than the comforter or blanket to provide a seam allowance.

3. Iron both pieces of fabric. Fold one-half inch of each edge over onto the rough side of the fabric to create even edges. Iron the folds. Do this with both sheets or pieces of fabric.

4. Lay the pieces of fabric on top of each other with the finished sides facing each other. Line them up.

5. Sew the two long sides and one of the shorter sides together using a simple stitch on a sewing machine. Use fabric adhesive if you don't have a sewing machine.

6. Hem the edges of the fourth side of both pieces of fabric for a clean look. Sew buttons every few inches along the fourth side of the blanket. Other options include snaps, a zipper or Velcro.

7. Turn the bedspread inside out so the finished sides are facing out. Stuff the comforter or blanket inside, pushing the corners in place.

8. Close the fourth side by buttoning or zipping it together.

9. Use a long needle and thread to sew sports shapes or sports equipment appliques onto the bedspread if you want extra embellishments.