Stitching up a simple throw pillow is a fast, low effort way to spruce up any space. Our amazingly creative friend Lia Griffith shares a simple video on how to make your own zipper pillow–an easy project for sewists of all levels.
With every craft skill we have to start somewhere, and approaching your first sewing project can be daunting. One of the best first projects to attempt on your sewing machine is a simple pillow with a zipper opening so that it can be removed and washed. It comprises two pieces of fabric, straight line stitching and a zipper – it could not be more simple. And you get the benefit of making something new and fabulous to add to your home or to give to a friend.
Create your own zipper pillows using this same fabric designed by Lia by heading over to her Spoonflower shop!
Robin Dann
Beautiful! Love these clear and simple instructions on making a zippered cover for a pillow form.
Megan
I love it!! I really want to make some outdoor pillows this year for in our sunroom area where they would need to be a bit sturdier. I can’t wait to start!
Sue
That was really well done-very clear!
Julianne
Wonderful, thank you! I have never thought to use a basting stitch first. That will be so much easier:)
Missy
After I measure where the zipper goes do I stitch overy the basting stitch? What length? It’s very hard to tell on the video and you go so fast! Thanks!
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Great tutorial. Love the photos, which makes it easy for beginners (like me) to follow.
Allie Tate
Thanks for the tips, Ellen!
Ellen
Pro tip: use a pillow form that is 2″ LARGER than your pillow cover. It will look so much better plump than an under filled, loose cover. Also, 1/2″ seam allowance is always used in home dec sewing.
Jill P Davis
Thanks. I was wondering what the seam allowance. She mentioned 3/8 for the one area, but never said later if that was still the same.
Allie Tate
Thanks!
McCain
Very simple, very helpfull, easy to lean, thank you
lowell
Thank for sharing this tutorial. Very details. I love the color of pillow so murch, so cute. 😀
Allie Tate
Thanks, Thomas! I'm happy to hear you liked the video and are going to give it shot!
Thomas Licker
Thanks for sharing this great post about Simple Zipper Pillow making at home. Your posted video is also superb it is very easy to learn. I want to try this at home. Thank again for sharing.
Allie Tate
Yes, it's a pretty simple project for an easy update to your space!
bantal buah
It’s look very Simple, i want to try this at home. Thanks for share
Allie Tate
Hi Yolanda,
We'e glad you like the post! Lia used our Linen Cotton Canvas for these pillows.
Best,
Allie
yolanda fae
Magnifique, thank you for sharing dear Lia and spoonflower, . Could you tll us which was your fabric choise? Thank you very much ! Greetings form peru Yolanda FAE