This 3-part video was SO helpful as I made a bench cushion cover for a friend. I loved how "real" you were as you offered tips and learnings in the moment. My cover was a pleasure to make because of the confidence you gave me, and, it turned out beautifully. Thank you Busy Bee Mom.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I made some jumbo cord cushion covers with zips and piping for our campervan conversion (with inner liners) and without your 3 videos I’m not sure I ever could’ve managed it!! Many people have complimented me on them! I don’t know how old the video’s are, but they’ll be useful for ever more!!!
Your tutorial was awesome, you walked me through all the steps and the custom cushion I made for my son’s kitchen bench came out absolutely perfect! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
This was by far the simplest zipper video I have watched. It made complete sense to me. Although it does have some extra steps compared to the other videos I've watched it seems much easier. My to do listt is much bigger than my beginning sewing ability but I think I can totally do the chair I want to recover!
I like this video because you tackled a looooooong piece of fabric, and it was messy, and you included comments about things not going perfectly all of the time! Big thumbs up!
You do great work! Very professional finished look. and you are a very good teacher. This is my 4th video as I've been searching for the right one that makes sense and finally going with you! thank you so much! I'm looking forward to sewing!
Thank you - I wouldn't have thought to sew on the right side to avoid any puckering! Looking forward to producing a beautiful cushion for my new window seat.
The zipper tutorial makes sense and makes a zipper look doable. I need to make some cushions for my motorhome dinette seats as what is there makes my bottom sore, but the dog goes with me so washable is good.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU. WONDERFUL TUTORIALS. I WATCHED ALL THREE AND NOW IM READY TO MAKE MY CUSHION, VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD AND EASY. GOD BLESS YOU. LOL. IM SO HAPPY AND EXCITED!
When you're ready to sew the zipper in a good way to avoid the bulk of the slider is to start with the zipper open a few inches sew down to it, bury the needle, raise your presser foot zip the slider back up past where you have already sewn (out of your way), lower your foot and sew on! Thanks for the video, I'm going to put your techniques to good use!
Thank you for this. The video and instructions are very good. I did not start small - I manage to make 3 bench cushion measuring 2.17x.74x.10 all with a long zip in the back. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing, you gave me a good tip how to sew the zipper I can use this technique not only in cushion but also in dresses and skirt.. take care..
great video, never realised you could sew zip in with fabric machine tacked, brilliant! 2 suggestions offered, one is, you don't need to cut teeth back, most machines can sew over NYLON or PLASTIC teeth, (not metal!) or can be eased over, other suggestion, you could have shortened the tacking stitch to normal length for last inch or so, then wouldn't need to stitch separately later? really enjoyed it, will try it stitched shut next time I'm zipping, thanks
I don't think I have ever sewn Minky dot but I know what it is. Hmmm tough question, any time I'm working with impossible fabric I use a walking foot. This helps keep it from shifting, especially when sewing two different types of fabric together. You can also try basting it first. Basting is where you pre-stitch it either by hand or with large stitches in the machine. Then if it looks good sew it with a regular stitch. This way it's easier to pull out your stitches and try again. Good Luck!
Good Luck! I have sometimes found that "quick and easy" methods skip steps that shouldn't have been skipped, resulting in a sloppy finished product. Although I haven't watched any other zipper videos : )
You skipped the part I was most insecure about,. The stitches you made to put the two panels together. Did you use a seam ripper? Scissors? I'm so lost....
Your tutorials have been LIFE SAVERS for me as I started a cushion project! Do you have any tips for working with Minky Dot fabric? My cushion is very similar to your pew cushion (with zipper) except that the top and bottom pieces are cotton and the band around the perimeter is minky, piped along both edges of course. I'm tearing my hair out due to corners that aren't square and now I'm so sorry I agreed to take on this project :(
I ran into a problem after trying to attempt a basting stitch (I'm a beginner). When describing it, you used the word "wide" when describing the stitch, when I think you meant "long". I changed the width of my stitch, which changed the position of my needle without me realizing it, so my seam allowance was no longer 1 inch :(. I will go back and change the length of my stitch, and hopefully my two pieces will match up this time. (and the stitch will be easier to remove)
Dana Lubovich sorry for the confusion. The basting stitch is a straight stitch, when using a strait stitch you should be able to set how close or far apart the stitches are. For basting set it so the stitches are as long as possible.
This 3-part video was SO helpful as I made a bench cushion cover for a friend. I loved how "real" you were as you offered tips and learnings in the moment. My cover was a pleasure to make because of the confidence you gave me, and, it turned out beautifully. Thank you Busy Bee Mom.
Awesome!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I made some jumbo cord cushion covers with zips and piping for our campervan conversion (with inner liners) and without your 3 videos I’m not sure I ever could’ve managed it!! Many people have complimented me on them! I don’t know how old the video’s are, but they’ll be useful for ever more!!!
Your tutorial was awesome, you walked me through all the steps and the custom cushion I made for my son’s kitchen bench came out absolutely perfect! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
you're welcome, glad everything turned out good
This was by far the simplest zipper video I have watched. It made complete sense to me. Although it does have some extra steps compared to the other videos I've watched it seems much easier. My to do listt is much bigger than my beginning sewing ability but I think I can totally do the chair I want to recover!
I like this video because you tackled a looooooong piece of fabric, and it was messy, and you included comments about things not going perfectly all of the time! Big thumbs up!
I am new to sewing and thanks to your easy tutorial I made a bench seat cushion cover for my daughters window seat! Thank you.
You do great work! Very professional finished look. and you are a very good teacher. This is my 4th video as I've been searching for the right one that makes sense and finally going with you! thank you so much! I'm looking forward to sewing!
Thank you - I wouldn't have thought to sew on the right side to avoid any puckering! Looking forward to producing a beautiful cushion for my new window seat.
Thank you🤗. I made 2 with zippers. Your instructions were concise & plain as day to understand for zipper panel .
The zipper tutorial makes sense and makes a zipper look doable. I need to make some cushions for my motorhome dinette seats as what is there makes my bottom sore, but the dog goes with me so washable is good.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU. WONDERFUL TUTORIALS. I WATCHED ALL THREE AND NOW IM READY TO MAKE MY CUSHION, VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD AND EASY. GOD BLESS YOU. LOL. IM SO HAPPY AND EXCITED!
Thank you very much, I watched all three. I feel much more confident about sorting out covers for a second hand couch I've acquired!
I can't thank you enough for this wonderful and easy to follow video. You've done a great job!
When you're ready to sew the zipper in a good way to avoid the bulk of the slider is to start with the zipper open a few inches sew down to it, bury the needle, raise your presser foot zip the slider back up past where you have already sewn (out of your way), lower your foot and sew on! Thanks for the video, I'm going to put your techniques to good use!
Thank you for this. The video and instructions are very good. I did not start small - I manage to make 3 bench cushion measuring 2.17x.74x.10 all with a long zip in the back. Thanks.
Great to see something for a very wide cushion - mine is 240cm so this will be perfect - thanks
Lots of good tips. Thank you for the video!
Thank you for sharing, you gave me a good tip how to sew the zipper I can use this technique not only in cushion but also in dresses and skirt.. take care..
They say two heads are better then one. Thanks for the suggestions!
Can you make bench cushions cover for paying customer?
great video, never realised you could sew zip in with fabric machine tacked, brilliant! 2 suggestions offered, one is, you don't need to cut teeth back, most machines can sew over NYLON or PLASTIC teeth, (not metal!) or can be eased over, other suggestion, you could have shortened the tacking stitch to normal length for last inch or so, then wouldn't need to stitch separately later? really enjoyed it, will try it stitched shut next time I'm zipping, thanks
Thanks to your video, I was able to make a lovely bench seat cover. Thank You!
Your Welcome
TheBusyBeeMom
Thank you great video just what I needed.
I don't think I have ever sewn Minky dot but I know what it is. Hmmm tough question, any time I'm working with impossible fabric I use a walking foot. This helps keep it from shifting, especially when sewing two different types of fabric together. You can also try basting it first. Basting is where you pre-stitch it either by hand or with large stitches in the machine. Then if it looks good sew it with a regular stitch. This way it's easier to pull out your stitches and try again. Good Luck!
It doesn't matter. Either a seam ripper or a scissors with a small pointy tip. If you used a wide stitch length they should come out fairly easy.
Good Luck! I have sometimes found that "quick and easy" methods skip steps that shouldn't have been skipped, resulting in a sloppy finished product. Although I haven't watched any other zipper videos : )
Thank you for this. The video and instructions are very good.
Wouldn't it have been easier to sew it with the zipper side up, to take the guess work out?
You skipped the part I was most insecure about,. The stitches you made to put the two panels together. Did you use a seam ripper? Scissors? I'm so lost....
Thanks! That really helped me alot. You did a great job.
Your tutorials have been LIFE SAVERS for me as I started a cushion project! Do you have any tips for working with Minky Dot fabric? My cushion is very similar to your pew cushion (with zipper) except that the top and bottom pieces are cotton and the band around the perimeter is minky, piped along both edges of course. I'm tearing my hair out due to corners that aren't square and now I'm so sorry I agreed to take on this project :(
I ran into a problem after trying to attempt a basting stitch (I'm a beginner). When describing it, you used the word "wide" when describing the stitch, when I think you meant "long". I changed the width of my stitch, which changed the position of my needle without me realizing it, so my seam allowance was no longer 1 inch :(. I will go back and change the length of my stitch, and hopefully my two pieces will match up this time. (and the stitch will be easier to remove)
Dana Lubovich sorry for the confusion. The basting stitch is a straight stitch, when using a strait stitch you should be able to set how close or far apart the stitches are. For basting set it so the stitches are as long as possible.
TheBusyBeeMom Thank you for your quick and helpful reply. I was able to go back and try again. I got it :)
Thank you so much for the very instructional video. I wanted to ask if you use a serger to finish the edges of that piece before you started?
It's been so long I don't remember, but it sounds like a good idea.
Amazing video. Thank you very much!
I mean ON CUSHION, thank you again
I have a question. Is it ok if i whistle while i work?
definitely
Do you have an Etsy site?
nope
@@TheBusyBeeSews Do you still take orders?
sorry, not taking orders anymore
Where do you buy the zipper?
Satbir Deol you can buy a zipper at a fabric store
Tara? :-)
:) your welcome