I love pillows.  And I love inserting zippers in pillows.  Invisible zippers, lapped zippers, zippers next to welt cord, bound zippers in pillows, and zippers as embellishments in pillows.  Love them all!  I love inserting them so much, it always surprises me when someone tells me they would rather close a pillow with hand stitching than by inserting a zipper.  Are you one of those people?  If so, do I have something for you!

In 2015, I was asked to create a Zippers in Pillows Video course. Of course, I was happy to do so. This would give me a chance to help you and others who are fearful of inserting zippers.

Which techniques are in the Zippers in Pillows Video course?

This course is an online, on-demand course, and you can watch it at your convenience. Filmed right here in my workroom outside of Atlanta, GA, I demonstrate step-by-step techniques using professional workroom equipment and supplies. I encourage you to reinforce your learning as you go by completing a series of pillow projects outlined in the course path. As I say, learn the basics first, then you can move on to more challenging projects.  You can do this!

The only thing that shows when using an invisible zipper is the pull.

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Use a lapped zipper when a difficult trim is sewn at the seam. This keeps the zipper just above the seam. Use color-matched thread so your stitches blend with your fabric.

A zipper next to welt cord made well has a flap that covers the zipper teeth.

This pillow has an invisible zipper next to welt cord.

Pillow with contrast bound zipper is both decorative and functional.

This course is about learning the basics.  After you learn the basics, you can start applying these in other ways, like some of the pillows below.

Angled lapped zipper, invisible zipper for a round boxed pillow, and a zipper behind a contrasting placket are zippers you will welcome trying once you learn the basics of inserting zippers in your pillows.

Do you struggle to figure out how to choose and use zipper applications for your pillow projects?

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For a small sample of what you can expect in the Zippers in Pillow course, you can also watch this short video I prepared on sewing an invisible zipper next to welt cord here

Are you not an online student? No problem! I provide private training in your or my workroom, hands-on workshops, and several how-to PDFs and videos for sale on my website, DesignsbyDonna.

Let me know how I may assist you.  I help to build your confidence so you can build your business or sewing skills to the next level.