Thank you so much!! I was very intimidated by using a zipper and you made it so easy. I had to rewatch it quite a few times, but I am ecstatic with how my first pillow came out.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
excellent! so glad this helped!
@rosecastro8333 жыл бұрын
As a beginner sewer, I have watched this video over and over-thank you for the simple and direct instructions!
@MimzyandCompany3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Rose! Thank you for commenting!
@DebraBB-705 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I saw it for the first time three days ago and today I have 12 new pillows for my patio chairs. I am a lazy and impatient seamstress and this worked perfectly for me.
@MimzyandCompany5 ай бұрын
Oh my-me too! I like to make things simple and fast. Thank you for telling me.
@cheswith62416 ай бұрын
Hands down, the best zippered pillow tutorial I've seen. Thank you!
@MimzyandCompany6 ай бұрын
Wow. Thank you
@bethnorris13613 ай бұрын
I'm thankful for the refresher, because i haven't put in a zipper in a long time. You're doing a super job -don't let the cranky critics bully you here and please don't redo anything for them, i promise you they'll have to find something to gripe about!😂
@MimzyandCompany3 ай бұрын
Awe. Thank you so much for the encouragement Beth! I so appreciate it.
@peaceigini8159 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Am a newbie in sewing. This tutorial has been very helpful. I've had to watch it several times while trying to put zippers on my throw pillows.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
I'm glad this has been helpful! thank you for commenting.
@wandaoickle84474 ай бұрын
Oh, I’m so glad I came across your KZbin videos. I can’t wait to make my cushion covers for my outdoor furniture using your tapered technique and adding a zipper. Thanks Minzy.
@MimzyandCompany4 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome. Thank you for taking time to comment !
@miamimice6572 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! If you cut your fabric the exact same size as the pillow form taking a 1/2” seam allowance it will fit perfectly.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
It might actually be a bit big still. But it also kinda depends upon the pillow form. When I buy 20x20 feather pillow from IKEA, I cut my fabric 19x19. And they fit perfect. Try it and see… it would be very easy to make it smaller if needed by sewing inside your first seam.
@Sujowi2 ай бұрын
I’ve had advice for feather inners….cut the cover a bit smaller so the pillows plump. About an inch all round.
@kalsir853710 ай бұрын
Even I was wary of trying to sew cushion covers with zippers. Now I am planning to do them, thanks for your very clear tutorial. God bless.
@MimzyandCompany10 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome! Thanks for the comment. Also, I’m about to do some LIVE workshops on zoom. So stay tuned …I’ll put a link to my email list in a video soon so you can get notification when a workshop is available. Thanks, and God Bless you too.
@sonshineandsong2 жыл бұрын
This is the perfect training video ever! You explained everything so thoroughly! I truly appreciate you ❤ I noticed that you rounded the corners oh so slightly and I was shocked to see that the corners are so pointed. Definitely great instruction!
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You are too kind.
@soulbusinessguru Жыл бұрын
Bahaha! Not one OBVIOUS thing about this stuff. I'm over here sewing Christmas pillow cases by hand to match the size of our existing sofa pillows. I haven't sewn so much as a button in years, but my daughter has been asking for these since literally last year, and in such a freaking precious undemanding way. (I'm not being sarcastic, she has been genuinely sweet about it but really wants them!) So I bought some safety pins + zippers + needles + fabric, took our existing pillows out of their cases, outlined them over the fabric to try to figure out the size. And here we go! Giddy up! We got the first of four sides sewn as a team (she's super proud of the effort we made together so far!), and I searched online "how to make a pillow case with a zipper for the sofa". Here we are. While I wish it were all obvious (lol!), I searched for a video because none of this is even a lick of obvious. Glad you made the video, though! *crossing my fingers it works*
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
You’re funny! Well good for you for tackling the project! I cringe at this video with all the “obviuosly’s” , but haven’t taken the time to remake it yet. I’d love to see your finished product . DM me on IG
@andreac.1277 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say that I've watched this video several times over the past year, and I think it's definitely the best and easiest method for inserting a zipper in a pillowcase. Thanks!!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Awe! Thank you so much Andrea!
@juliecartledge2870 Жыл бұрын
Best tutorial on a zippered pillow. Easy and no messing. Thanks.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I need to do an updated vid with better editing I think.
@joellegirard3381 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Thank you! Hiding those zipper ends looks professional :)
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you Joelle!
@bajagal3657 Жыл бұрын
Good, concise instructions. Used it to make a cushion cover and it came out very nice! Thanks!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
so glad this helped. I need to update this video...hopefully soon. thanks for the compliment!
@karengreen462 Жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you for the simplicity of making a zippered pillow!! As I've aged things don't stick as well in my mind anymore.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Me too Karen, me too. Thank you
@rosiecavazos Жыл бұрын
love your can-do and simple instructions! Very encouraging. Thx
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rosie!
@FawnhillFarmhouse Жыл бұрын
Mimzy - thank you for sharing!!! I was always very wary of trying to put a zipper in a pillow! Your tutorial made it less scary and I am going to give it a go! Thank you so much! Glad I found your channel!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thanks Barbara! You can do it!
@gardenplants1313 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I've just made a lovely cushion with a zipper from your easy to follow guidance.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful! Thank you for telling me!
@Mr60rockstar Жыл бұрын
Looks a lot simpler than one of the other tutorials I watched. Thanks
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
oh good! this method is super simple. there are definitely many ways to do it.
@phoebelim5040 Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, I have that sewing machine, how fun to see it! I bought it in 1984 and still just love it!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
It’s THE BEST!!!! I always recommend an old Bernina! They are indestructible and can sew through just about anything.
@Mdb7558611 ай бұрын
This is great! Doing it today on an embroidered pillow cover I started 4 years ago! I just got it back out, finished the embroidery, and cannot let the zipper stop me from finishing it now! lol Thank you!
@MimzyandCompany11 ай бұрын
yeees!!!
@sherrybenton96623 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how well you teach. Thank you,
@MimzyandCompany3 жыл бұрын
Really???? Thank you Sherry!
@kellykirker17 ай бұрын
I have watched many videos on how to make a cushion. As a complete novice yours was the best and I made two. Thankyou for making this ❤
@MimzyandCompany7 ай бұрын
oh that's great!!! thank you for telling me.
@kellykirker17 ай бұрын
You are welcome x
@deannaking284811 ай бұрын
great tutorial!!! Thank you :)
@junedenbigh4509 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the easy to follow instructions! Great tutorial 🎉
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
you're welcome. thanks!
@pamelacampbell81212 жыл бұрын
Really nice information! You make it look doable. Thanks for sharing and I really like your energy.
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the sweet comment Pamela!
@kathrynpatton2095 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video looking forward to more quick projects
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
thanks Kathryn, I plan to get started making videos again very soon. I've had so much work lately I haven't been able to keep up. thanks for the comment.
@maryosborn3843 Жыл бұрын
Great video! You explained everything easy to understand. Could you please do a video on making a zippered pillow with a flange… or do you already have one? So glad I found you!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mary! Yes, I’ll add a flanged zippered pillow to my list. Thanks for the suggestion!
@joanngirard-friot8698 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so much..I just made my first pillow cover with a zipper!!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad to hear !
@cleogisler47364 ай бұрын
This tutorial has been a life saver!!! Thanks ❤
@MimzyandCompany4 ай бұрын
I’m so glad! Thanks for commenting.
@ehsonmalik6789 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Quick question, was the fabric cut with curved corners or just straight lined square? which would you recommend?
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
tapered corners for sure. I'm not a fan of dog eared pillows. I made a video about that...
@elmie3746 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your skills how to make a pillow with zipper.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Yw. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@eatcookbakeRD2 күн бұрын
Best tutorial I've seen so far!
@MimzyandCompany2 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@conniesmith9989 Жыл бұрын
Hi from Texas. I noticed that you are sewing on a old machine. I have a Bernina 1020. Awesome. Thank you.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
yes! I LOVE my machine! I was just looking at a 1020 on FB marketplace the other day. great machine.
@WorkingProgress179 ай бұрын
Thank you for keeping this so simple and easy to follow! Great tutorial.
@MimzyandCompany9 ай бұрын
youre welcome! thank you so much for commenting.
@lynnnickerson7586 Жыл бұрын
Love the pillow tutorial!!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
thank you! I feel like I need to make a new one with better and editing, and not so many obviously's. :).
@user-po1lp2tv2b Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Your videos are so clear and make the complicated seem doable.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thanks Liz! I need to get busy and make some more…. I have so many ideas brewing. I just need fabric.
@staceybarn Жыл бұрын
Easy to follow. Thanks
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you Stacey. Thanks for commenting.
@brendamerlo8324 Жыл бұрын
Great video - your a fantastic teacher - Thank you
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelfarrell89628 ай бұрын
Great tutorial thank you! And great old Bernina
@MimzyandCompany8 ай бұрын
Thank you! And yes, it is a great old Bernina! I wouldn’t trade it for anything.😁
@ENJOAnnaBell Жыл бұрын
You made it look so easy. If only I could sew straight lol
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You can do it!
@debbfaircloth2770 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful!! Thank you!!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you Deb!
@user-zg7bk6or8l9 ай бұрын
best pillow video EVER!!!! thank you.
@MimzyandCompany9 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much!!!
@jjones43772 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your tutorial as a beginner sewer how did you determine what size zipper to use? You made making a zipper look so easy. I am terrified to try putting in a zipper but after watching this video I might give it a try.
@alicebrown608 ай бұрын
Did you round your corners when you sewed? It kind of looked that way but when you turned it right side out the corners did not appear rounded. 🤔 Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial!
@MimzyandCompany8 ай бұрын
Not rounded, but the corners ARE tapered. I always taper the corners so they don't get dog ears.😀 I have a video about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKuqYZ2FrZKcaassi=ow6nAbfgfLo_gQkm
@westiebrigade2 жыл бұрын
I have watched this video so many times!!! Thank you for making it! I am recovering outdoor cushions. I am doing a combination of your videos… for the back cushion I am putting a zipper and Turkish corners. I am not doing the panel zipper so this has been helpful. I am having a heck of a time determining how big to make the Turkish corners. Three inches is way too big as the cushions look fat and short. My back cushions are 23”x26”. I will try 1” Turkish corners but not sure I will be able to fold fabric so small. Where did you get that pumpkin panel? Beautiful!
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, 1” Turkish corners can be fussy. At that point I’d probably just do a knife edge pillow, like the video. I painted the pumpkin panel myself. I used to be a mural painter for a living before learning to sew from my mom.
@persass9 ай бұрын
Thank You for the video. Are you not zigzagging the fabric?
@teriboyd37362 ай бұрын
Thanks! Great tute!
@MimzyandCompany2 ай бұрын
thank you for commenting Teri!
@allentaylor3645 Жыл бұрын
that looked fast and easy but not for me exactly but thanks for the tutorial it will help !
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thanks Allen. It’s very fast and easy.
@user-hq7kk1jx1t Жыл бұрын
I am going to try my first pillow. Question? If I cut the fabric the same size as the pillow, and then sew in 1/2", won't it be too small? Seems like a dumb question. I love the video. Thanks!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
No, it won’t be too small. When I use the Ikea feather pillow that is 20”x 20”, I cut my fabric 18”x18” and sew a 1/2” seam and it’s a perfect fit. But you can easily make your pillow smaller if it comes out too loose by just another seam inside the first seam.
@user-hq7kk1jx1t Жыл бұрын
@@MimzyandCompany Thank you for the prompt reply!!!
@TheSewhorseShoppe11 ай бұрын
Great video and thank you! also may I ask what type of sandals you are wearing? Too cute
@MimzyandCompany11 ай бұрын
Thank you! The sandals came from TjMaxx, I loved those sandals! I tried to find another pair when I wore them out. To no avail.
@brendamerlo8324 Жыл бұрын
Great and very easy -Thank you
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
awesome. Thank you Brenda.
@victoriabusby50442 жыл бұрын
Another great video! So glad I found your channel! I'm still trying to get the whole pillow thing down and wanted to ask, are you using a special kind of zipper foot? Mine seems much wider than yours and I don't feel like I get close enough with mine and a lot of the zipper tape remains exposed. Also, I've seen another method where you baste the fabric together first and then sew the zipper in...is it just a personal preference or does one make a more "finished" look? Thanks so much!! :)
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Victoria. I know the type of zipper foot you have and it is wider. There should be a way to get closer with it, you may have to partially put the zipper under the foot or something. But i know you can get a zipper foot like mine for your machine. There are many ways to make pillows, I dont like to baste because I like to do things as quickly as possible. But you may want to try that method to start. then when you get the hang of pillow making you can take the shortcuts.
@victoriabusby50442 жыл бұрын
@@MimzyandCompany thanks so much! I like quick too, so I'm probably going to stick with the method you showed. :)
@maryanntoomey3843 Жыл бұрын
I haven't installed many zippers, but I'm getting the hang of it and this video helped a lot! Can you explain how to sew the zipper stop at the top end of the zipper that is opened? I understand how to use the machine's zig zag stitch across the bottom of the zipper, but how do you sew the top teeth when they are opened? thank you!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
I just zig zag stitch across one side of the two zipper half’s so the pull doesn’t fly off the end.
@maryanntoomey3843 Жыл бұрын
@@MimzyandCompany Does the needle have enough to catch in on the teeth side?
@maryanntoomey3843 Жыл бұрын
Also, one more question.... do I need to leave the zipper top open to sew it in or can it be sewn across the bottom and the top when I install it? In other words, do you sew yours with the top open to make it easier? Thanks so much! This tutorial is super helpful!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
@@maryanntoomey3843 definitely leave the zipper open when sewing it in. Way easier to get close to teeth.
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
@@maryanntoomey3843 it doesn’t need to catch the teeth. It’s better that it doesn’t to avoid breaking your needle, so set your machine to a wide zigzag stitch length. It essentially make a loop around the teeth.
@lorrainedubois85952 жыл бұрын
Super video. Thanks so much!
@melissalombardo78392 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lorraine! Thanks for commenting.
@lorrainedubois85952 жыл бұрын
@@melissalombardo7839 It's the least i could do😊. I am following a pattern, but being a beginner i needed a bit more detailed information and your video really filled in the missing gap I was searching for. I am really gratefull 😍.
@yasminlarin9852 Жыл бұрын
I have watched over and over and I have tried with three pillows. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, the zipper still shows
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
is it definitely an invisible zipper and did you iron it flat before sewing it in? The ironing it flat is the most important part.
@yasminlarin9852 Жыл бұрын
@@MimzyandCompany thank you ! I didn’t iron the zipper flat but I will do that going forward. ❤️
@gavinoreilly59942 жыл бұрын
We have the same sewing machine, I am not sure why that makes me so happy!
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
I love that!!! I LOVE this machine! Whenever someone asks what kind of machine to buy I always advise looking for an older Bernina. Thanks for commenting.
@gavinoreilly59942 жыл бұрын
@@MimzyandCompany yeah I love mine. I have that and and industrial leather sewing machine and between them I can get most things done for bagmaking. Though right now I am making cushions in leather for a friend so your video has been super useful :)
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
@@gavinoreilly5994 glad the cushion vid helped. I'm curious about your leather bags. I've been jonesing to make myself a leather totebag of sorts for a while. you should post some tutorials. ;)
@gavinoreilly59942 жыл бұрын
@@MimzyandCompany Oh maybe one day, I am still early days, just trying to get a range and website together, then I think I can tackle content a bit more
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
@@gavinoreilly5994 yeah. I hear ya. But if you're thinking about posting content you should just start now and teach what you know. Then teach what you learn in the process. Don't wait til it's perfect or you have it all figured out. inquiring minds want to know....😃
@jeanparker4137 Жыл бұрын
Wish the word ‘obviously’ wasn’t so overused !!
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
I know. It’s cringy! I can’t watch this video either. But you live and learn. my new videos I think I don’t say it once!😉
@DawnGingrich-bx4vk11 ай бұрын
I came here to say this. I’m a bit new and like these videos and everything is NOT obvious to me.
@loridipaola8156 Жыл бұрын
love it!!! did you paint your pumpkin pillow??
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you! and yes, I did paint the pumpkin.
@h.d.6342 Жыл бұрын
This tutorial was the easier to follow
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ColleenMEA2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks.
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for commenting Colleen.
@kristid4024 Жыл бұрын
“Obviously…” x 20
@kaelieghlife363 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MimzyandCompany3 жыл бұрын
you're welcome! thanks for commenting,
@eyes-of-angels2 жыл бұрын
thanks
@lindalampe505410 ай бұрын
😊
@sarajohnson95212 жыл бұрын
How to resolve corners of exposed zipper at 3:50.
@MimzyandCompany2 жыл бұрын
You start sewing about 1/2” inside(before the end of the zipper), that way when you turn the pillow right side out the ends are enclosed in the seam.
@cleanqueen755 ай бұрын
I used invisible zippers.
@MimzyandCompany5 ай бұрын
awesome! even better!
@nadinejoy7976 Жыл бұрын
OBVIOUSLY!! I lost count of how many times you said obviously. It’s a tutorial. If it was all so obvious then we wouldn’t need a tutorial
@MimzyandCompany Жыл бұрын
I know!!! Like I said before, it’s cringy! But I’m not gonna delete it until I make a new video to replace it.
@KLRinstinct Жыл бұрын
But thanks for the video! :)
@michaelfarrell89628 ай бұрын
I have not seen such a rude reply to a sewing tutorial before. Did the video help you? Start there. Obviously. Happy holidays, y'all.
@user-hv1ky6gn6l10 ай бұрын
You're doing a tutorial - stop saying obviously. This is a great tutorial, but you sound so condescending.
@MimzyandCompany10 ай бұрын
i definitely didn't mean to sound condescending! But I was very new to making videos at this point, and was still very nervous in front of the camera. Plus, i didnt know how to edit yet, so i couldn't edit it out. I know it's very cringy. I plan to make a new pillow video soon.