Sewing Machine Adventures: Sewing Cushions WITH ZIPPERS!!

It's time for another episode of sewing machine adventures, the series where I learn to use a sewing machine! And for this episode I thought I'd attempt to sew the inside of a cushion, along with the cushion cover with zippers attached! Not only was I sewing the entire cushion and cover from scratch with a zipper, I was also making two of them! And I definitely learnt in this episode that sewing a zipper on to anything is way harder than I thought it was going to be, however I feel like I've gotten way more comfortable with my sewing machine, and I've finally started to figure out how it all works! And I managed to successfully sew two cushions, which I am chuffed about! But feel free to let me know what your thoughts were on my cushions with zippers, and if you have any sewing tips or tricks for me (especially when it comes to sewing zippers to fabric) then please leave them in the comments below!
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My names Anthony Crammen, an artist based in the UK, and my KZbin channel focuses on arts and crafts, DIY projects, various attempts at Pinterest projects, creative product testing and reviews, and everything creative! All created with the idea of fun and entertainment, however some serious videos from time to time. Anyway hopefully you enjoy the videos I make, if you do make sure to comment below, give the video a like, and subscribe to my channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload! Make sure to follow me on social media too so we can stay in touch outside of KZbin!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

You get a cushion! You get a cushion! EVERYONE GETS A CUSHION! 😅😅

[@friendlymonkey2003]

People get caught out eventually Ant ... I know someone like that 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ Brave choice making a cushion for you and 🤔 Awww well done Ant!!!! They're great!! 👏🏻👍🏻😃 I feel very proud of you 🤗🥰🥰

[@kathleenbryant7531]

Yaaaaaaaaay

[@sistersarann3819]

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[@carollowe3704]

i love your enthusiasm and sense of adventure with this. i have been sewing for about 60 years. yes, zippers are easier when sewn before the other sides. the fabrics are fun. your bedding creates a feeling of being enclosed in a quiet and comfortable place. when you don't want to show rough edges, just fold them over twice. you would be surprised how much fabric your needle can go through. great attitude of try and try again, and resolve situations as you go along. you should have an amazing sense of accomplishment. keep sewing!!!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! 😊😊

[@laineykearns4506]

It makes me so happy to see how happy you are! I dont think ive ever seen you this happy with the outcome of something you've made! These are fabulous. Who cares which way the zipper goes on as long as you are happy with it. Awesome video.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Lainey! 😊 I was very pleased with myself 😅😅

[@lynneewer1500]

I love the new theme for Sewing Adventures! Almost as loveable as Cooking with Ant! Great job making cushions and covers with zips! I’m in awe of your talent! And you will only get better the more you practice and get used to your machine. I’m so pleased that you have defeated your fear of textile crafts recently. Well done. Celebratory hugs all around!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Lynne! 😊😊

[@teresalegum4049]

Ant you did a fantastic job, please sew two pillow cases to match your pillows for your bed

[@edward3dofficial]

Ant’s Fully Operational Cushion Shop. Choose your zipper option: inside or outside. Sounds like a winner. 👍🏼

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha exactly!! 😅😅

[@alexiscrazycrafter5558]

The more you use it the better you'll get . Soon you'll be using a pattern. Keep it up Ant. Master of the Machine.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😊😊

[@michelelategan4951]

Well done! So glad you decided to sew something simpler, but still awesome. That feeling of achievement makes it so worthwhile.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😊😊

[@coletteduran457]

I couldn’t be more proud of you and your growing seeing skills! There are regular and invisible zippers so you will have to buy invisible ones in the future. In the meantime, bravo!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Colette! 😊😊

[@weirdfishcr4167]

Who cares if they’re not perfect, you’re right no one will notice 😊. This is huge from someone who once said they couldn’t do textiles. Great video

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😊😊

[@Stitchfix234]

Ok. Can't be bothered to read all the comments! But. You did a really great job for the first go. Sew the zipper in first. Just trying to help out. The only thing you did wrong was folding over the raw edge. Watch a few more tutorials you'll be great in no time.

[@fynnandfynner]

Just the curtains to do now then. With the rest of your calico/ inside cushion fabric, You could make a simple square shape shopping tote bag with straps. That fabric is brilliant to decorate, with fabric pain, or tie dye, or just paint on ot with acrylic pain. Love the cushions. Well, done ❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh that's a good idea! 😁😁 Ah and thanks! 😊😊

[@carollowe3704]

forgot to tell you. when you want to do your t-shirt, take one that fits you the way you like. trace it on the fabric. cut it out a little bigger to give you room to sew the seam, double-fold the edges, and you will have a great shirt! can't wait to see the video on it!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks for the tips! 😁😁

[@elliria_home]

Great job, Ant. Loved every minute of it. They turned out beautiful and will go really well with your comforter. Also, anybody who would try to gaslight you isn't worth your time.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! 😊😊

[@candiferguson501]

I'm so glad you didn't give up on the sewing machine. Don't forget us when you're a couture designer!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha I won't! 😅😅🤣🤣

[@heidiroush5448]

I love the pattern of your fabric! Those cushions really did turn out really great. I love seeing you so happy and proud of yourself. You're really becoming a sewing machine expert. I can't wait to see what you make next time.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! 😊😊

[@marilyndanvers7198]

For your first attempt, you did a great job!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😊😊

[@AnnaAttemptsArt]

I’d love a handmade mushroom cushion!

[@arachne1969]

I abolutely adore you.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😊😊

[@przysmaki5]

So happy I found your channel Anthony.Love your personality.You are hilarious.Personally I prefer disasters.😂Great ,that you are humble enough ,to share them with the world 🌎👏👏👏.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@kristinewithak8265]

I have avoided sewing zippers and now you give me the courage 😂. Look at you! You should be damn proud of yourself! Lovely work here ❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! They were definitely tricky but practice makes perfect! 😅 You'll be fine! 😁😁

[@tracieames]

oh my gawd, you actually did it!! Not a glue gun in sight! No failed project that you're uhh good at times ;) Way to go. I wouldnt mind that dark one, love it with bright mushroom standing out more. You chould try and make a blazer/top suit using the mushroom patten.. This time make holes for buttons, rather zip. I know, you'd have to hand sew the buttons on.. Surely you cannot faff those buttons it up right?! 🤣Look forward in seeing more sewing show 😁

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha I know right! I was well chuffed! 😁😁 Oh a blazer sounds really tough! 😬😬

[@Coyo-Tea]

I am so happy to see how chuffed you are Ant, I love the fabric and think your cushions are awesome kiddo. Glad you are feeling better too ❤❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😊😊

[@jenjenv.t.7602]

We're proud of you Ant! I'd totally buy a cushion! Ugh people like that are the worst, they break my brain with their nonsense and gaslighting!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😊😊 Oh tell me about it! I try to ignore it for aslong as I can lol! 😅😅

[@Lsurah]

They look great! to even the seams around the zipper, you fold the fabric over first (you can iron them down to lay flat easier) then sew it to the zipper. There's a lot of 'fold it over first' in sewing lol

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! And thanks for the tips! 😁😁

[@areie2051]

I love them! Great job! Love hearing you being so excited about something you are making. Proud of you Ant!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😊😊

[@JenniMeer]

For another sewing challenge: make a nine patch quilt square. You have all the material you need. The pattern is easily found online. No zippers required but you will have to make seams. 🤭

[@lilaflohr602]

Omg! You excelled at a textile!! You better feel good about yourself, you did great!!

[@vincentb5391]

You should be so proud of yourself! Those are incredible! I know I'd be honoured to have a pillow made by you. Also great theme song. The extra fabric will be great if you intend to keep sewing! So getting extra isn't a bad thing Good catch remembering to flip before stuffing the pillow. Just a few pieces of advice! It's good to sew the last side halfway shut before flipping it and stuffing it, then finishing the side. You are correct in that you should attach the zipper first! The zipper should go on the inside, yes. To make it look neater, give the fabric a hem fold and then attach the zipper to the hem! That's it! Otherwise you're already learning so fast and doing so well. You're awesome

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! And thanks for the tips Vincent! 😁😁

[@lilaflohr602]

I am so impressed with you!! You did way better than I can do with a sewing machine, I suck at it!!! The fabric choice is awesome, I love it! Luv you!!! 💜

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! 😊😊

[@ikeshia1981]

I have avoided zippers but I think I'll give it another go. Great job! 👍🏿

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh it was definitely tricky but if I can attach one anyone can lol! I'm sure yours will look less messy than mine though! 😅😅

[@cblaney3931]

Anthony! I take back my earlier comment! YOU DID IT!!! Zippers are notoriously hard (apparently - I've always avoided them), but look at you go. Who cares if they're not 100% perfect - YOU DID IT!!! Super proud of you, and super proud of you standing up for yourself with the ghoster. Anyone who does that isn't worth your energy or time. I feel like a proud granny even though I'm not old enough *cough* honest.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha ah thanks! 😊😊 Oh the zippers were waaaay harder than I thought they were going to be! 😅😅

[@cblaney3931]

Zippers are pure nasty, but you didn't let them beat you :D @@AnthonyCrammen

[@ysolla85]

I love how much you love them ❤️

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Oh my goodness, I was really chuffed for you when you showed the two cushions fully made, they came out so well! Well done Ant, you are a quick study for real! I had a serious struggle with sewing my first zipper, they are a pain in the bum! I think making a t-shirt will teach you a heck of a lot. Here are two tips for you. 1. If you iron the turnings before you sew them that makes it easier to sew them. Maybe do the pocket that way before you sew it, then it's easier to attach to the t-shirt. And 2. Add the pocket to the front of the tshirt BEFORE you sew the two sides of the t-shirt together, as adding it after is a right load of drama you just don't need! Have a lovely weekend! God bless you Ant.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! And thanks for the tips! 😁😁

[@deborahjeanfancy]

I was yelling at the screen when you started sewing the outer cover! you have to put the zipper in first!!!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Yeah I think I found out the hard way 😅😅

[@lyndaelefsen486]

Congratulations Ant so happy for you! I would definitely buy one! Ive sewed for years and I still need the instructions to thread the machine 😂

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! 😊 I was shocked it finally clicked with me 😅😅

[@Dannyashcroft98]

these look great your doing so well. with the zipper fold the end of the fabric over like hemming before stitching to the zipper

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😁 Oh good idea!! 😅

[@TheCraftyWitchUK]

Love that material!

[@danielm6575]

Great video as always Anthony. Love your new mushroom bedding xx

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😊😊

[@fikanera838]

Loving this series! I wish I had that mushroom manchester, & fabulous cushions! Tshirts are easy. Trace around one you like, & use stretch fabric & the zigzag stitch on your machine. Mebbe check the manual for how to find the zigzag stitch.😉

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😊😊

[@martivanhoy28]

Those turned out great Ant! Hope you have a great weekend!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! Hope you have a great weekend too! 😊😊

[@shellyj1944]

WELL DONE 👏 Great Job love Michelle ❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@giovannacasadio9600]

Anthony I think that you should watch more tutorials on sewing 😅 you are funny, and it is great that you want to sew. I hope you well , ps don't mess with the tension of the machine. I wish you a fantastic Easter.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha I think I definitely need some more practice 😅

[@sistersarann3819]

I am so proud of you, look at you go:) Next thing we know you will designing costumes for the stars :) See you walking around with a scarf around your neck and calling everyone darlin:) You are too much fun to let other people dim your light :)

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha thank you! 😁😁

[@panumbramcdonald176]

Well done you did a good job

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😊😊

[@EmmaCarinaG]

I have the same mushroom bedding from Dunelm 😂 it's my absolute favourite. I want a mushroom cushion now ❤️ well done you!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh it's well nice isn't it?! 😁😁 Ah and thanks! 😊😊

[@bellabella9918]

Think you did an excellent job. For pad u should of sewn 4 sides, 4th side with a gap to get stuffing in and cut across corners for neat finish. Not easy putting a zip in, I find zip facing up material facing down gets a neat finish then sew the other 3 sides. I also find continuous zip where u add ur own zipper the easiest to sew cushions with...mind u it's a sod trying to get the 2 bits of zip lined up 😂

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh sooo much to learn!! 🙈🙈

[@jessicaquick2710]

YoThe did a great job! Would love a cushion, lol

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😊😊

[@nomadicdragon7157]

Yay! I’m glad you tried again & made cushions! I would honestly love a cushion. If only I didn’t live abroad 😭! Will you make something again with your sewing machine? I’d love to see you make a tote bag of some sort!!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😁😁 Oh for sure! I'm loving learning at the moment! 😁😁

[@ninacooper6600]

Well done Ant ❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@debbeshumaker1722]

Awesome job now you can have a pillow fight with the person that pisses you off. I got mad at a dress I was trying to iron the wrinkles out of and bite it well I had gum in my mouth and it got stuck to the dress so I got even madder and threw the dress away. Moral of the story is don’t bite your clothes with gum in your mouth or wear your clothes with wrinkles.😆

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha 😆😆

[@TheTemptress13]

I want a mushroom 🍄 cushion! Lol You did a GREAT job. I cant even thread a sewing machine lol The dark blue mushroom fabric looks great on the pillow, and i DEFINITELY think you should make a shirt with the teal one bc it is DEFINITELY you, and its a great color on you! Hope your week is going well. (Also, its good you were able to call them out for lying with proof .. i never delete anything anymore bc ppl have tried to screw me over like that before and I always have ecidence now 🤷🏻‍♀️lol)

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha ah thanks! 😊😊 Oh tell me about it! A simple sorry when someone is caught out would surfice rather than lie to me lol 😅😅

[@kymscott2203]

Great Job

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Kym! 😊😊

[@RoarysEyes]

Great work! 🎉 and how cute are those prints?!?!?! ❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@the7thhouseartstudio301]

Great job and great video 😊

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@gothiccharms]

proud of you Anthony!! Yes the zipper goes inside and I always sew the zipper first if I can. I'd be honored to own something you've made (but shipping to the USA? EEK!) I love that mushroom pattern - so cute!!! Hey, have you put thread onto a bare bobbin yet??

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😁😁 And yep I've added thread to a bobbin now too! Getting well good! 😅😅

[@miasgirls3778]

❤❤❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@KimOn-du8df]

❤ how excited you are about the cushions, they look great you should be proud 😊

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh I was chuffed! 😅😁

[@kingmerry10]

Hey Ant, thanks for the latest Sewing Machine Adventures and congratulations on your great cushion success!! I'm loving the new theme tune too - will you be releasing it as a single??

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah no problem! 😁😁 And thanks! And yes it will! It's already on Spotify and charting at number 3, I'm so talented! 😅😅

[@kingmerry10]

@@AnthonyCrammen I'm sure it will be a chart topper! 😁 Hope you're feeling a lot better and having a great weekend so far 😊😊

[@AnthonyCrammen]

@kingmerry10 Haha! Yeah I'm getting there thanks 😊😊 Hope you're having a great weekend too! 😊😊

[@elsa3270]

❤👍 Ich biete 5 chf für das 2. Kissen. Die farbe gefällt mir besser.

[@elsa3270]

Natürlich plus Porto :)

[@alicedowntherabbithole4226]

Did you machine come with the zipper foot ? I would look into that makes it easy pesy! And they look great! Look at you go!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

It didn't, and I think that would have helped a lot! 😅😅

[@janellekm]

I hate sewing zippers too. Now I sew the zipper on first then sew up the side, far more easier. For someone sewing a cushion and cover without a pattern, you have done a very good job. Be proud of your effort. Looking at the finished product I think you did a brilliant job., ok the finish was a bit dodgy, but you learn as you go. I have been sewing for years and sometimes my stiching can look a bit dodgy. When you do your tshirt, use one for the pattern, makes it very easy. Ant, if yoy watch this video you will see how easy sewing a zipper can be doing tbe zipper sewing first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6e5mZeemrhkqtksi=RXi9pbDJ3lkrntLU

[@Azuremuse]

Make a hem on the zipper fabric edges so the edge is straight the blue was correct why just you need sewed edge

[@deborahjeanfancy]

also you use a zipper foot and turn the raw edges inside!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh that makes sense! 😅

[@WaverleyWanderer]

When the sewing machine loves you those zippers come down as smooth as silk. Just be careful not to get something caught inside when you zip them up. Bad sewing machine bad sewing machine!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha!! 🤣🤣

[@cblaney3931]

I don't know if I can watch this. Zippers? Cushions? Easy? I feel pain with every positive comment you make. I'm not sure I'm ready for your disappointment. I might come back later with lots of alcohol to numb the pain.

[@radlamb593]

😂😂

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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