Throw Pillow with Pipping and Invisible Zipper Sew Along
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- In this video I show how I sew a throw pillow with piping and an invisible zipper. It is an hour long video, which is much longer than I figured it would be, but I try to go slow and cover things for those who have never sewed a throw pillow before. I hope you find it of some use.
I looked and the zipper I am using is a #5 invisible zipper.
I buy my zippers from The Zipper Lady at www.thezipperla...
Feel free to contact her if you have any questions on exactly which zipper you require for your project. She has always been helpful when I've contacted her on my projects. Plus, she has a wide selection of zippers.
Having just completed a piped pillow case and feeling quite pleased with myself, I watched this video and was a bit confused by the pattern..then it all made sense and I ended up kicking myself for not watching this video first!!!! I do have slight dog ear corners, but I would have preferred the great straight lines you achieved Kevin. Such a simple idea with big pay-off...Thanks for taking the time with all these tutorials, I've learned so much from you over the years...such as doing darts correctly, slowing down the pedal on my Singer heavy Duty 4432 and how to successfully hem jeans. A huge thank you!
You're welcome! I am so glad to hear I was able to help you.
Hi Kevin, nearly 5 years ago, after researching for a sewing machine that could sew heavier fabric, I found your videos! I learned so much from you regarding the Singer Heavy Duty machines. I chose the Singer Heavy Duty 4452 (mainly due to the attachments included).
Your videos not only helped me before I chose my machine, but also after!
I've sewed the heck out of it now. It is still working just as well as it did from day 1. I've made several quilts from piecing to quilting to binding, purses, bags and pouches, fabric collage working with various fabrics, paint, ink, and trims, raw edge appliqué, thread sketching, even vinyl and some upholstery type fabrics. Self admittedly I've sewed ridiculously thick repurposed projects using old jeans and sewing over many of their thick seams, even 8 ounce canvas, and sewing grocery shopping totes from discarded chicken feed bags! (Probably not what I should be doing) :)
It's been a great machine and I really have pushed it to the limits for sure. At this point, I am ready to move on to a new machine.
I would really like a flat bed machine, that is sturdy and durable. I've been leaning towards an industrial machine.
In particular, the Juki DDL 8700 or the 8700H. I don't think I am ready for anything above that (like the Juki DU-1181N) because I still want to sew the cotton such as for quilt piecing. However, I also want to sew some of the heavier things as well. The 8700H has about 20 different parts in contrast to the 8700 (making it a bit more on the heavy side). I spoke to a dealer who suggested making a few adjustments to the machine so it could go down to a size 14 needle, as well as swapping out the feed dogs, and plate (to the standard 8700 version) to sew the lighter fabric. Which is almost perfect because I never go below a size 12, but I am still hesitating greatly on that! I've also read that these machines can use the same presser feet as the TL series. Is that true? I've seen a few, very few 8700 users attempting to use the free motion/darning foot. I'm not totally convinced this is possible yet? I guess it goes something like, removing the feed dogs, inserting a plate that covers the feed dogs with just has a single hole in the plate, allowing for free motion? Overall, the industrial machines also seem a lot more cost effective as well for the basics for things like needles, thread, and accessories. I have a lot left to learn about these 8700/8700H versions that are just not readily available to learn about.
I know you have the 8700 and what I am wondering is will you create some videos using your machine?? I would really, really, really love to learn more about this machine. You have totally helped me with my current machine, and that is why I am asking you about your opinion of this machine. Thank you Kevin for considering this and for the wonderful videos you create!!!! Have a fantastic day.
Misty Davis I am on the road until mid June. Once it get back in my shop I will make a video on the 8700. Yes, I have change the feed dogs to sew heavier and liter fabrics. You can remove the feed dogs to do some free motion quilting.
@@kevinsews Yippeee!! That would be fabulous!
Enjoy your road trip. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the industrial machine. Thank you so much for considering this. I totally appreciate your help.
@@mistydavis4746 I finally have some time to create a video on the 8700. Do you still need it or have you moved on. I am so sorry for he delay in doing this.
Always enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much!
Where did you print the pillow form from?
www.wawak.com/ for the pillows. I printed it on my Epson printer I use in-house.
Great video!!!
Out of curiosity, why did you choose the p1500 machine? From what I can see for $100-$200 more you could have gotten a juki DDL-8700 with table and everything.
I'm asking because I'm thinking about getting the juki but also saw the brother p1500 and was looking at it.
Thanks! I own the 8700, which I sew on daily. ;)
@@kevinsews oh nice!!
So for me shopping you see any reason to pay 600 for the brother p1500 instead of the 750ish for the 8700 (or a bit more for the fully Japanese made ddl5550n)?
@@2010stoof The Brother PQ1500s uses the same bobbins as the Juki 8700/5550 series. I bought the 1500 to take on the road when I need to fix draperies that need repair or alterations. I use it often to keep from viewers thinking I use an industrial machine and they can't use a dometic machine to get the same results. These are things you learn after posting videos on UA-cam for years.
@@kevinsews totally makes sense :-)
So you would recommend the juki then? I already own a singer HD and a computerized brother but want an industrial straight stitch machine.
Seeing that I used your videos alot on the singer, especially how to oil it.
I'm curious your opinion.
I'm leaning toward juki for the cost
@@2010stoof I would look for a used industrial machine if possible. You can save a lot of money going that route. The Brother PQ 1500 has sewn through a lot of heavy materials I would have never thought it would. So for portability it is hard to beat. It also features a pin feed option for thinner.hard to feed fabrics. Add in the thread cutter and that you can adjust the height of the feed dogs too it is very handy. I've sewed 4oz leather with it too, so 2 layers of 4oz = 8oz of leather. In this video I used #69 Nylon thread and it handles it fine. It pretty much does everything my Juki 8700 industrial machine does plus a few thing it doesn't. The only major benefit is the larger work space the industrial machines offer - and yes that can be priceless on certain projects.
Where did you get that piping from?
Try Amazon or your local sewing store.
why the heck would you want to taper the corners. Sharp corners are the best part of a pillow.
Because that is what we like. It is your personal decision when you make your own pillows.
Hey Kevin I am looking to buy a sewing machine to make denim pants. What machine would you recommend $400 is my limit
Janome 1000 or 3000.
alot of sighing bud
Thanks for your opinion. Tap that spacebar between the a and l there for a lot.