You posted this video awhile ago , I just found it the other day. I find your method of doing welt cord very simple and almost fool proof. I have started to use it to join welt on the cushions I am sewing THANK YOU
This video was very informative. Those who complained about her hair and hand are ridiculous….. it was FINE---and too slow? It’s a Tutorial not speed sewing. Keep up the good work. I’ve made many many pillows but was looking for invisible zipper how tos and this was very informative and helpful.
Yes, hair was in view, but no issue. I loved that you showed everything so clearly and explained what you were doing, why and what the results would be. I need step by step and it was so helpful. Thank you!
Great instructions and visuals are excellent! Thank you SO much. I feel like I CAN do this. I have sewn since I was about 8 years old but have only made pillow covers with a flap type closure on wrong side. Also do not love to install zippers, not sure why, they are not THAT hard. Would you use the same size cord for a 20 x 20 inch sofa pillow? Thinking to bias fabric width would need to be cut a bit wider if cord was much bigger
I use the same size cording for most of my pillow sizes. On larger Euro bed pillows-26" to 30"- I will go up to a larger cording, especially if I want to make a statement. :) If you go with a larger size, the bias strip size will change. I will cut a tester fabric strip and make about a 6"-9" cording tester piece to make sure the size is correct before cutting the fabric to be used for a project. Thank you for watching the video! Happy Sewing!
I have arthritis in my hands and would like to get the scissors you are using. Where can we get those. Great video and it will be useful redoing my deck chairs.
I learned a lot from this video. Unfortunately the parts I was needing the most was obscured by hair and hands so I don’t quite understand how you “ended” the zipper.
We are working on doing another clearer video. When you fold the pieces right sides together to sew the bottom of the pillow, you are stitching between the piping and zipper coil- about 1.5"-2" on each end making sure to backstitch several times. Once the ends are stitched, the zipper cannot go further. Hope this helps!
On this pillow you will not have to sew thru the zipper at the end. When you fold the pieces right sides together to sew the bottom you are stitching between the piping and zipper coil- about 1.5"-2" on each end making sure to backstitch several times. Once the ends are stitched, the zipper cannot go further. Hope this helps!
Yes the zipper is longer than the pillow so the pull is out of the way when you are inserting it. Just makes it a little easier. Then you connect the front and back pillow pieces on the bottom ends, backstitching at both ends which prevents the zipper from going off. After that, you can then cut the ends off and sew up the remaining sides of the pillow. Hope this helps!
Yes! I use the adjustable zipper foot: www.beyondfabricinc.com/shop/c/p/Singer-Vertical-Needle-Zipper-Foot-For-Low-Shank-x35880716.htm I also use this for applying the welt cord.
The hair and hands didn't bother me, but I had it on 2X speed, skipped over half the video, and it was still too slow. lol - However, for a real time 'follow-along', I can understand.
Thank you for the feedback. We did start speeding up the videos to make them a little quicker, so hopefully the newer ones are a little better :) We are learning as we go and appreciate all the comments!
Sorry, I found her hair very distracting. There were times when I could not see how she joined the piping because of her hair. Otherwise good instruction.
We sincerely apologize for the video being blocked by hair. We have since changed camera angles and are working to improve them. We will refilm this one shortly. Our intentions were not to cause irritation. If you need any clarification, please feel free to message us.
You posted this video awhile ago , I just found it the other day. I find your method of doing welt cord very simple and almost fool proof. I have started to use it to join welt on the cushions I am sewing
THANK YOU
So glad it helped! Thanks for watching! I use the same method to join binding on quilts :)
This video was very informative. Those who complained about her hair and hand are ridiculous….. it was FINE---and too slow? It’s a Tutorial not speed sewing. Keep up the good work. I’ve made many many pillows but was looking for invisible zipper how tos and this was very informative and helpful.
Thank you so much!
I do love this technique especially for teaching tweens and teens. Great for success and success leads to more sewing! Thank you.
Absolutely agree! Thank you for watching!
Yes, hair was in view, but no issue. I loved that you showed everything so clearly and explained what you were doing, why and what the results would be. I need step by step and it was so helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
You did a beautiful and thorough job of explaining this application. Very helpful.
Thank you so much!
This class was wonderful!
Thank you for this very helpful video!
Glad it was helpful!
I love that ruler!
Me too!!! I am not big on having to have a bunch of rulers, but this is a must with as many pillows as I make :)
This has helped me tremendously. I made a 22x22 pillow
What were your cutting dimensions as I am doing a 22x22 pillow? 0:25
Great job on this video, really the best I've come across. Thankyou!
Thank you so much!
Hair was not an issue for me. Great technique and video. I used it on a travel bag. Thank you!
:) Glad it helped!
Well done, I enjoyed it. Still unsure about making it. The cording doesn’t get me too nervous, the zipper does though, lol. Thank you.
You can do it! Once you start doing zippers, they aren't as bad :) The tape does make it sew much better!
Great instructions and visuals are excellent! Thank you SO much. I feel like I CAN do this. I have sewn since I was about 8 years old but have only made pillow covers with a flap type closure on wrong side. Also do not love to install zippers, not sure why, they are not THAT hard. Would you use the same size cord for a 20 x 20 inch sofa pillow? Thinking to bias fabric width would need to be cut a bit wider if cord was much bigger
I use the same size cording for most of my pillow sizes. On larger Euro bed pillows-26" to 30"- I will go up to a larger cording, especially if I want to make a statement. :) If you go with a larger size, the bias strip size will change. I will cut a tester fabric strip and make about a 6"-9" cording tester piece to make sure the size is correct before cutting the fabric to be used for a project. Thank you for watching the video! Happy Sewing!
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Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful
Thank you!
I’m making a 16x26 pillow. What dimensions should I cut the fabric? 1:49
Using a 1/2" seam allowance, I would cut a 16" x 25" so I would have a finished pillow of 15" x 24".
For a 22x22 pillow would you cut the fabric 21x21? 13:29
@@BeyondFabricfor a 22x22 pillow insert would I cut fabric 21x21? 1:41
I have arthritis in my hands and would like to get the scissors you are using. Where can we get those. Great video and it will be useful redoing my deck chairs.
They keep such a sharp point! www.beyondfabricinc.com/shop/c/p/Easy-Action-Rag-Quilt-Snip-x35878705.htm
I learned a lot from this video. Unfortunately the parts I was needing the most was obscured by hair and hands so I don’t quite understand how you “ended” the zipper.
We are working on doing another clearer video. When you fold the pieces right sides together to sew the bottom of the pillow, you are stitching between the piping and zipper coil- about 1.5"-2" on each end making sure to backstitch several times. Once the ends are stitched, the zipper cannot go further. Hope this helps!
Do you have a link for the piping? I like that it is not too soft and not too firm. Wonderful video, thank you!
So sorry I did not see this sooner! www.beyondfabricinc.com/shop/c/p/532-WELt-cord-x35889876.htm
I wonder where to find the "stilletto stick" you use in this video.
We sell them on our website- locally made:) www.beyondfabricinc.com/shop/c/p/Handmade-Wooden-Stiletto-x65549861.htm
@@BeyondFabric Thanks. Just ordered one.
When closing up the ends of the zipper ? Are you sewing thru the zipper also ? before you sew bottom and sides together. ?
On this pillow you will not have to sew thru the zipper at the end. When you fold the pieces right sides together to sew the bottom you are stitching between the piping and zipper coil- about 1.5"-2" on each end making sure to backstitch several times. Once the ends are stitched, the zipper cannot go further. Hope this helps!
The zipper was longer than the pillow ? So you stitched across the zipper to stop and start the zipper ? Then cut it off at the end ?
Yes the zipper is longer than the pillow so the pull is out of the way when you are inserting it. Just makes it a little easier. Then you connect the front and back pillow pieces on the bottom ends, backstitching at both ends which prevents the zipper from going off. After that, you can then cut the ends off and sew up the remaining sides of the pillow. Hope this helps!
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What ruler is this your talking about for pillows
www.beyondfabricinc.com/shop/c/p/Tapered-Corner-Pillow-Template-x56611239.htm
What stitch size do you usually use and what type/size thread?
Unless I am doing cushions, that get more wear and tear, I use a 40 or 50 wt thread. Mostly, I use polyester. I set my stitch length to 3.
@@BeyondFabric thank you for your prompt response! Really enjoyed your tutorial.
does the seam allowance need to match the zipper flange width? Seems that way.
On the side where the zipper is being installed, yes.
Do you use a special foot for the zipper?
Yes! I use the adjustable zipper foot: www.beyondfabricinc.com/shop/c/p/Singer-Vertical-Needle-Zipper-Foot-For-Low-Shank-x35880716.htm
I also use this for applying the welt cord.
What ruler is this for cutting corners
www.beyondfabricinc.com/shop/c/p/Tapered-Corner-Pillow-Template-x56611239.htm
you made it look so easy. thank you this has been very helpful. P.S your hair was in the way in some parts.
Thank you for watching- for a closeup, minus the crazy hair, check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/BftZjoEdqbg/w-d-xo.html
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Yep her hair and hands were in the way a lot
We did a new video without the distractions :) th-cam.com/video/BftZjoEdqbg/w-d-xo.html
Would be so much clearer if her hair did not obscure the sewing area.
Thank you for your comment. We are aware of the obscurity and are working on making a new video to replace this one. :)
Good tutorial. A tip...... Place your camera on the left side of the machine. At crucial parts your head and hair block the view
Thank you for your feedback! We hope to refilm this one with some of the improvements we have learned the more we film :)
The hair and hands didn't bother me, but I had it on 2X speed, skipped over half the video, and it was still too slow. lol - However, for a real time 'follow-along', I can understand.
Thank you for the feedback. We did start speeding up the videos to make them a little quicker, so hopefully the newer ones are a little better :) We are learning as we go and appreciate all the comments!
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Well, between the hair/hand in the way or it being off camera, the only thing I got out of this was to use a zipper longer than your pillow.
As stated previously- we are working on improving these free videos and plan on re-recording this one. We appreciate your understanding.
Her hands and hair hide what she is doing!
I apologize for the blocked view. I will try to restrain the hair in future videos and we are working on better camera angles :)
love what you have showed us, but your hair is in the way while your at the machine
Thank you for watching. We actually redid the critical moment here: th-cam.com/video/BftZjoEdqbg/w-d-xo.html hair free :)
Sorry, I found her hair very distracting. There were times when I could not see how she joined the piping because of her hair. Otherwise good instruction.
We understand your frustration and have made a video to show the parts missed: th-cam.com/video/BftZjoEdqbg/w-d-xo.html
her hands and hair often cover what she is trying to demonstrate. had to quit half way through because it was so irritating
We sincerely apologize for the video being blocked by hair. We have since changed camera angles and are working to improve them. We will refilm this one shortly. Our intentions were not to cause irritation. If you need any clarification, please feel free to message us.