How to Sew an Invisible Zipper in a Pillow

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025

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  • @lizmontilla1985
    @lizmontilla1985 Рік тому +3

    This has to be the most direct and clear video on how to make a pillow I've seen yet! Thank you!!

  • @denisequail3779
    @denisequail3779 2 роки тому +4

    Very well demonstrated. Clear concise and very well filmed. Thankyou. 😊

  • @anacuesta733
    @anacuesta733 2 роки тому +5

    FINALLY A VIDEO THATS EASY TO FOLLOW!!! Thank you so much for this video it has been the only one I’ve seen that’s clear and shows every step and answers potential common questions ❤

  • @denisemaunders3449
    @denisemaunders3449 2 роки тому +1

    Great teacher! Very clear, detailed instructions for the novice.

  • @margaretlent5468
    @margaretlent5468 5 місяців тому +1

    This video was very clear to understand. Thank you!

  • @sonshineandsong
    @sonshineandsong 2 роки тому +2

    Hello pretty lady! This video is exactly on spot for me! I've been looking for an invisible zipper foot for a week and now I feel confident about using a regular zipper foot. I'm going to try it on a not so special pillow first because I have some beautiful upholstery material that my mom had stored and I don't want to mess it up. My sister and I found it, cleaning out the house to sell, as both my parents have passed. There's enough material for us both to get one pillow. Thank you for sharing your talent and experience in such a simple way for a beginner like me to understand. 😊❤

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  2 роки тому +1

      yay! how sweet to be able to use the fabric for something special!

  • @SandraM552
    @SandraM552 3 роки тому +2

    Your explanation is the best! Thanks for sharing, Heather!!

  • @victoriapetridou
    @victoriapetridou 6 місяців тому +1

    Very Helpful! Thank you for sharing!

  • @TanyaOwens
    @TanyaOwens Рік тому +2

    great video, very helpful. Thank you
    The only thing I would add is "sew press, sew press" meaning that all of those seams should've been set by pressing the seams either open or to the side before turning the pillow over. Can even use a tailor's tool to press the points of the corners too.

  • @ramloganfracic5761
    @ramloganfracic5761 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing
    I sew as well so I can confirm that it is very well demonstrated. Blessings Viewing from the French island St Martin in the Caribbean.

  • @bluejhaygrl
    @bluejhaygrl 2 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial...........btw...............I love your hair! Very 16th century and i love it. :)

  • @curtriceennis2924
    @curtriceennis2924 2 роки тому

    Thank You So Much for sharing this video. I've always wondered where, exactly, (on the zipper) you are supposed to sew a zipper on. I appreciate your help and advice.

  • @imejohn791
    @imejohn791 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent. Really helpful

  • @irmafuentes1839
    @irmafuentes1839 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video!!! Do you recommend any termination all around to avoid lose thread?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  5 місяців тому +1

      I don't finish the edges of this pillow because all the raw edges are inside. If I wash the cover I close the zipper so the seam allowances won't fray.

    • @irmafuentes1839
      @irmafuentes1839 5 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @touheedkhan4887
    @touheedkhan4887 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot 😀

  • @bjalcazar2364
    @bjalcazar2364 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You for your help. Can I use the same technique using a square pillow form?

  • @maryannesenko2803
    @maryannesenko2803 6 місяців тому +1

    Is there a way to use this tutorial for one piece of fabric, invisible zipper and the free arm of the machine?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  6 місяців тому

      What do you mean by free arm of the machine?

    • @maryannesenko2803
      @maryannesenko2803 6 місяців тому +1

      @@HeatherHandmade Generally all sewing machines have a free arm used to sew tubular items such as trouser legs, cuffs, sleeves. I do not think its necessary for this application. I just would like to be able to do the material in one piece with an invisible zipper. I will be doing machine embroidery on the pillow cover and would like to have the zipper on the bottom edge of the pillow cover.

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  6 місяців тому +2

      You can have one piece of fabric but make the "fold" be one of the sides. Like make the pillow have no seam along the top, two side seams, and then the zipper along the bottom. Does that make sense?

  • @lachilenacanadiense
    @lachilenacanadiense Рік тому +1

    I have a cushion with an inverted/ invisible zipper, how do I unzip it to wash the cover?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  Рік тому

      After doing a little bit of research, my guess is you have a concealed zipper or a child locked zipper? Try this: www.reddit.com/r/whatisthisthing/comments/j83adg/what_is_this_weird_locked_zipper_i_tried_to_unzip/

  • @photodi8
    @photodi8 3 роки тому +1

    Great instructions! If your zipper is too long, can you just trim it to size?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, you can! add some stitching to make a new zipper stop and just make sure you don't accidentally pull the zipper pull off!

  • @stephenlutchman2101
    @stephenlutchman2101 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice

  • @junea3259
    @junea3259 9 місяців тому +1

    Sooo how did the plastic zipper teeth not melt tgether from the iron ?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  9 місяців тому

      The zipper can withstand the heat of the iron.

  • @lindaedmondson8531
    @lindaedmondson8531 7 місяців тому +1

    I thought you should always make your pillow cover a little smaller then the actual pillow so you have a nice plump pillow. You cut fabric 20-inch for an 8-inch pillow but only sold 1/2 inch on each side equaling a 19-inch pillow cover for an 18 inch square pillow

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  7 місяців тому

      You can make it smaller if you want or buy a bigger pillow to make it fluffier!

  • @Alaskaraised
    @Alaskaraised 3 роки тому

    Love this video. Question. It looks like you are ironing the zipper on the teeth. Is this correct? If so, will the teeth melt?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  3 роки тому +1

      Yes you can iron on the zipper teeth. I have ironed over zipper teeth over 100 times and I've never seen the zipper teeth melt.

    • @Alaskaraised
      @Alaskaraised 3 роки тому

      @@HeatherHandmade Thank you! I did iron it and it worked beautifully!

    • @nantuk2
      @nantuk2 3 роки тому

      What zipper foot is used when stitching along zipper teeth? Is it a J?

  • @learysewingembroidery
    @learysewingembroidery Рік тому +1

    Can you use 14” size invisible zipper?

  • @MelindaBowlin
    @MelindaBowlin Рік тому +1

    You are covering an 18 inch pillow, but cut your fabric 20 inches. Doesn't that make the pillow case too large?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  Рік тому

      There is a 1/2 inch seam allowance on each side which reduces the pillowcase by 1 inch. You'll get a pillowcase that is 18x18 or 19x19 in the end.

  • @amdbtmedp2011
    @amdbtmedp2011 3 роки тому +1

    What size zipper are you putting in the 18x18 pillows?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  3 роки тому +1

      I used an 18 inch zipper but you could go up to a 20 inch zipper

    • @amdbtmedp2011
      @amdbtmedp2011 3 роки тому

      @@HeatherHandmade , thank you you've been very helpful

  • @BBriana24
    @BBriana24 2 роки тому +1

    What's the dimension of the pillow form

    • @BBriana24
      @BBriana24 2 роки тому

      Is it the same as the pillow case?

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  2 роки тому

      You can do a 18 x 18 inch pillow form for an understuffed look or a 20 x 20 inch pillow form for an overstuffed look. The pillow ends up being about 19 x 19 inches when finished.

  • @FrolickerFashions
    @FrolickerFashions 3 місяці тому +1

    No zipper foot and no invisible zipper foot was used here. Dear novices...this is a novice way. You should also serge the edges of a fabric that frays like this.

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  3 місяці тому

      This video is designed for beginners so I wanted to keep it simple! Thanks for the great tip!

  • @da31133
    @da31133 Рік тому

    Tmw when i left the zipper part for last....

    • @HeatherHandmade
      @HeatherHandmade  Рік тому +1

      you still might be able to do it. just switch some of the steps around!

    • @da31133
      @da31133 Рік тому

      @@HeatherHandmade i accomplished it!!! Not perfect but it works and no stuffing comes out so its a win! :) ty for the video

  • @calebavery8550
    @calebavery8550 2 роки тому

    This did not need to be so complicated!! Way better videos out there : ( Total fail in my opinion!