make a zippered pillow in less than 20 minutes

How to sew a zippered pillow

[@michelleczech7835]

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]

excellent! so glad this helped!

[@rosecastro833]

As a beginner sewer, I have watched this video over and over-thank you for the simple and direct instructions!

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome Rose! Thank you for commenting!

[@DebraBB-70]

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.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Oh my-me too! I like to make things simple and fast. Thank you for telling me.

[@cheswith6241]

Hands down, the best zippered pillow tutorial I've seen. Thank you!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Wow. Thank you

[@bethnorris1361]

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!😂

[@MimzyandCompany]

Awe. Thank you so much for the encouragement Beth! I so appreciate it.

[@peaceigini8159]

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]

I'm glad this has been helpful! thank you for commenting.

[@wandaoickle8447]

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.

[@MimzyandCompany]

You’re so welcome. Thank you for taking time to comment !

[@miamimice6572]

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]

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.

[@Sujowi]

I’ve had advice for feather inners….cut the cover a bit smaller so the pillows plump. About an inch all round.

[@kalsir8537]

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.

[@MimzyandCompany]

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.

[@sonshineandsong]

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!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much! You are too kind.

[@soulbusinessguru]

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]

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]

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]

Awe! Thank you so much Andrea!

[@juliecartledge2870]

Best tutorial on a zippered pillow. Easy and no messing. Thanks.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! I need to do an updated vid with better editing I think.

[@joellegirard3381]

Great tutorial. Thank you! Hiding those zipper ends looks professional :)

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Joelle!

[@bajagal3657]

Good, concise instructions. Used it to make a cushion cover and it came out very nice! Thanks!

[@MimzyandCompany]

so glad this helped. I need to update this video...hopefully soon. thanks for the compliment!

[@karengreen462]

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]

Me too Karen, me too. Thank you

[@rosiecavazos]

love your can-do and simple instructions! Very encouraging. Thx

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Rosie!

[@FawnhillFarmhouse]

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]

Thanks Barbara! You can do it!

[@gardenplants1313]

Thank you, I've just made a lovely cushion with a zipper from your easy to follow guidance.

[@MimzyandCompany]

That’s wonderful! Thank you for telling me!

[@Mr60rockstar]

Looks a lot simpler than one of the other tutorials I watched. Thanks

[@MimzyandCompany]

oh good! this method is super simple. there are definitely many ways to do it.

[@phoebelim5040]

Oh my goodness, I have that sewing machine, how fun to see it! I bought it in 1984 and still just love it!

[@MimzyandCompany]

It’s THE BEST!!!! I always recommend an old Bernina! They are indestructible and can sew through just about anything.

[@Mdb75586]

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!

[@MimzyandCompany]

yeees!!!

[@sherrybenton9662]

I really appreciate how well you teach. Thank you,

[@MimzyandCompany]

Really???? Thank you Sherry!

[@kellykirker1]

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 ❤

[@MimzyandCompany]

oh that's great!!! thank you for telling me.

[@kellykirker1]

You are welcome x

[@deannaking2848]

great tutorial!!! Thank you :)

[@junedenbigh4509]

Thanks for the easy to follow instructions! Great tutorial 🎉

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're welcome. thanks!

[@pamelacampbell8121]

Really nice information! You make it look doable. Thanks for sharing and I really like your energy.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much for the sweet comment Pamela!

[@kathrynpatton2095]

Excellent video looking forward to more quick projects

[@MimzyandCompany]

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]

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]

Thank you Mary! Yes, I’ll add a flanged zippered pillow to my list. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@joanngirard-friot8698]

THANK YOU so much..I just made my first pillow cover with a zipper!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yay! So glad to hear !

[@cleogisler4736]

This tutorial has been a life saver!!! Thanks ❤

[@MimzyandCompany]

I’m so glad! Thanks for commenting.

[@ehsonmalik6789]

Great video! Quick question, was the fabric cut with curved corners or just straight lined square? which would you recommend?

[@MimzyandCompany]

tapered corners for sure. I'm not a fan of dog eared pillows. I made a video about that...

[@elmie3746]

Thank you for sharing your skills how to make a pillow with zipper.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yw. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@eatcookbakeRD]

Best tutorial I've seen so far!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks!

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi from Texas. I noticed that you are sewing on a old machine. I have a Bernina 1020. Awesome. Thank you.

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes! I LOVE my machine! I was just looking at a 1020 on FB marketplace the other day. great machine.

[@WorkingProgress17]

Thank you for keeping this so simple and easy to follow! Great tutorial.

[@MimzyandCompany]

youre welcome! thank you so much for commenting.

[@lynnnickerson7586]

Love the pillow tutorial!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

thank you! I feel like I need to make a new one with better and editing, and not so many obviously's. :).

[@user-po1lp2tv2b]

Thank you! Your videos are so clear and make the complicated seem doable.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks Liz! I need to get busy and make some more…. I have so many ideas brewing. I just need fabric.

[@staceybarn]

Easy to follow. Thanks

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Stacey. Thanks for commenting.

[@brendamerlo8324]

Great video - your a fantastic teacher - Thank you

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@michaelfarrell8962]

Great tutorial thank you! And great old Bernina

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! And yes, it is a great old Bernina! I wouldn’t trade it for anything.😁

[@ENJOAnnaBell]

You made it look so easy. If only I could sew straight lol

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks. You can do it!

[@debbfaircloth2770]

Very helpful!! Thank you!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you Deb!

[@user-zg7bk6or8l]

best pillow video EVER!!!! thank you.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Wow! Thank you so much!!!

[@jjones4377]

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.

[@alicebrown60]

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!

[@MimzyandCompany]

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

[@westiebrigade]

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!

[@MimzyandCompany]

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.

[@persass]

Thank You for the video. Are you not zigzagging the fabric?

[@teriboyd3736]

Thanks! Great tute!

[@MimzyandCompany]

thank you for commenting Teri!

[@allentaylor3645]

that looked fast and easy but not for me exactly but thanks for the tutorial it will help !

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks Allen. It’s very fast and easy.

[@user-hq7kk1jx1t]

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]

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]

@@MimzyandCompany Thank you for the prompt reply!!!

[@TheSewhorseShoppe]

Great video and thank you! also may I ask what type of sandals you are wearing? Too cute

[@MimzyandCompany]

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]

Great and very easy -Thank you

[@MimzyandCompany]

awesome. Thank you Brenda.

[@victoriabusby5044]

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!! :)

[@MimzyandCompany]

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.

[@victoriabusby5044]

@@MimzyandCompany thanks so much! I like quick too, so I'm probably going to stick with the method you showed. :)

[@maryanntoomey3843]

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]

I just zig zag stitch across one side of the two zipper half’s so the pull doesn’t fly off the end.

[@maryanntoomey3843]

@@MimzyandCompany Does the needle have enough to catch in on the teeth side?

[@maryanntoomey3843]

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]

@@maryanntoomey3843 definitely leave the zipper open when sewing it in. Way easier to get close to teeth.

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@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.

[@lorrainedubois8595]

Super video. Thanks so much!

[@melissalombardo7839]

Thank you Lorraine! Thanks for commenting.

[@lorrainedubois8595]

@@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]

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]

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]

@@MimzyandCompany thank you ! I didn’t iron the zipper flat but I will do that going forward. ❤️

[@gavinoreilly5994]

We have the same sewing machine, I am not sure why that makes me so happy!

[@MimzyandCompany]

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.

[@gavinoreilly5994]

@@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 :)

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@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. ;)

[@gavinoreilly5994]

@@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

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@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]

Wish the word ‘obviously’ wasn’t so overused !!

[@MimzyandCompany]

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-bx4vk]

I came here to say this. I’m a bit new and like these videos and everything is NOT obvious to me.

[@loridipaola8156]

love it!!! did you paint your pumpkin pillow??

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! and yes, I did paint the pumpkin.

[@h.d.6342]

This tutorial was the easier to follow

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you.

[@ColleenMEA]

Great video thanks.

[@MimzyandCompany]

You're welcome! Thanks for commenting Colleen.

[@kristid4024]

“Obviously…” x 20

[@kaelieghlife36]

Thanks

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're welcome! thanks for commenting,

[@eyes-of-angels]

thanks

[@lindalampe5054]

😊

[@sarajohnson9521]

How to resolve corners of exposed zipper at 3:50.

[@MimzyandCompany]

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.

[@cleanqueen75]

I used invisible zippers.

[@MimzyandCompany]

awesome! even better!

[@nadinejoy7976]

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]

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]

But thanks for the video! :)

[@michaelfarrell8962]

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-hv1ky6gn6l]

You're doing a tutorial - stop saying obviously. This is a great tutorial, but you sound so condescending.

[@MimzyandCompany]

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.