Learning to make pillow covers with zippers has been on my list of New Year resolutions, for several years. But I can finally cross this off this year, dammit. Zippers got nuthin'on me!
We'll see about that.
All in all, it wasn't that bad. If I can do it, you can do it. I learned how to attach both invisible zippers and conventional zippers by studying various tutorials online (see links below). I prefer the look of the invisible zippers. I am really happy with these pillows now. Before you could see the inserts peeking out (because I made them with barely enough fabric sans zippers. Ha!) and now they're nicely packed in and firm. Problem solved.
Even though I was able to manage with the zipper foot that came with my sewing machine, I still got a foot specifically designed to be used with invisible zippers, so I don't have to spend extra time ironing out the zippers. On a side note, if you have Janome HD-1000, don't get the Coats Invisible Zipper Foot kit. It will not fit. I ended up just getting the Janome-brand concealed zipper foot, which worked out pretty well.
Thanks to the writers of the following helpful tutorials on invisible zippers:
- http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/01/invisible-zipper-tutorial.html
- http://sewplicity.blogspot.com/2011/04/tutorial-pillow-cover-with-almost.html
- http://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/zip-to-your-pillow/
- http://www.designsponge.com/2010/03/sewing-101-zippered-throw-pillows.html (don't miss this comment by Mixette)
Uh, what was it again?
3 comments:
Very classy! You are so creative and talented! Thanks for the tutorial. I have been looking for a pillow for my couch. Think I found it!
Such an easy way to make your own pillows with the zipper. Thanks for sharing those links.
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