Zippered Cushion Covers for Beginners | Easy Tutorial

Learn how to make a zippered cushion cover that even beginners can sew. Read my blog article at blog.treasurie.com/make-cushi...
If you'd like to make a simple cover without a zipper then check out my other TH-cam video on envelope pillows at • DIY Cushion Covers & P...
SUPPLIES
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-Fabric - use decorator fabric or cotton quilting fabrics - cut 2 pieces the same size as your insert for a tight cover or add 1/2 inch seam allowance for a loose cover.
-Your cushion insert
-Regular and Zipper sewing machine foot
-Zipper - 3 inches (7.5cm) shorter than the pieces of fabric you cut. (Zips are measured along their teeth and not the tape.)
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[@palominojoy1899]

I’m blown away, I haven’t put a zip in anything for years as I’d get so frustrated with how it’s usually taught. This has got to be the easiest and neatest zip I have ever done. Thank you!💗

[@treasurie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisacaroon1689]

I've made 12 pillows using your video and...they have all turned out beautifully! Thank you for taking the time to share your talent with the world!

[@treasurie]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching :)

[@user-nz7rw4fs4y]

Super facile merci beaucoup

[@roversmum150]

Thank you! At 60 years of age I just put in my first ever zipper. Your tutorial was perfect.

[@treasurie]

60 is young :) Congratulations!

[@marnie9262]

Me too and I am 60.

[@josephinebarker6307]

I love the simple instructions.. no long talking or blah!! Just simple and to the point!

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much

[@lolangford1]

Thank you, I showed this to my 8 year old granddaughter as I am teaching her to sew & she did great following along with you.

[@treasurie]

Fantastic!

[@tatejeremias6535]

you prolly dont give a damn but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost the password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

[@erinparsons9474]

This is hands down the best video on how to install a zipper. No confusion, no questions, just pure perfect information. Thank you SO much, I finally can now make things with zippers without being afraid to mess up! My project turned out SO well!
Thank you! 💕💕💜💜💕💕

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@kristinefriend7344]

Great tutorial!! I decided that instead of buying different throw pillows for all the holidays, I'm just going to make covers and reuse the same inserts. It'll save so much room!

[@treasurie]

Great idea! Thanks for watching

[@GalAlex88]

Just had to make a pillow cover for the first time, and this made it soooo easy!!! And I must say, it came out just gorgeous. Omg I can't thank you enough!!!

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@fatouegombe7525]

Great tutoring! As I beginner, this will help me to make my pillow cases easily. Thank you so much for sharing this helpful tips.

[@treasurie]

Hi Fatou, thanks for watching :)

[@sfmom6240]

Best DIY video ever! I love that they've produced this with clear instructions through video and captions instead of speaking. An easy to follow and good sewing technique video.

[@treasurie]

Wow, thank you!

[@decalpals8496]

Excellent video!! I've sewn for more years than I care to mention but this is an excellent video for a beginner, as well as an experienced sewist like myself who needed to brush up on the technique! Thanks.

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad to help.

[@VeryNaughtyBoy42]

I just finished making this, my first project! I'm so pleased with how it came out, thank you for the clear tutorial and blog post!

[@treasurie]

Wonderful!

[@checkerd7441]

Took me over 2 hours, but the effect was well-worth it! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@treasurie]

Fantastic! The next one will be quicker. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@lainieholland]

Haven't put a zip in for so long. Watching your excellent video brought it all back. Thank you so much; now I can complete the silk hand embroidered cushion I have been stitching on and off for 4 years. :)

[@treasurie]

4 years is a long time. It must be beautiful :)

[@vinetam]

I'm glad i found this tutorial before trying my first zipper. Seems doable!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@emilythechef]

Gosh, I am so glad I looked this up, I would never have dreamed up your tips in a million years!

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@neulyschwarz6737]

I learned how to make envelop pillows with your other tutorial, now I am a pro making pillows as presents to family and friends. Today I just found this one and just love it! You make it so easy! Thanks a lot for your clear instructions. I also like the precise, short, and instructional style.... keep it up
,

[@treasurie]

Hi Neuly, thanks so much for the lovely feedback :) Have a great weekend.

[@jenrussell4765]

Super helpful! Really appreciated the attention to detail. it took me more like 30 minutes but it came out beautifully and gives me confidence to do again. Thank you!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@lizmagill1736]

Thank you. You make it so simple to follow. Perfection. Thank you whoever you are!!!

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@evaindie3335]

A brilliant and absolutely fantastic demonstration. I’ve learnt so sew zips so quickly from this. Thank you.

[@treasurie]

You are so welcome!

[@jdmarr2259]

As others have stated, the zipper part of your tutorial was 100% gold!
I've got zips & have watched a lot of videos & yours made it look much less intimidating.
Thanks!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@connectedptwellness4682]

My first time installing a zipper, and this technique worked perfectly! Thanks for creating a great tutorial!!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@BzerkBnny]

thank you for that video and the blog posts! it was my first time cutting and sewing a zipper and the result is just amazing!

[@treasurie]

Fantastic! Happy to help :)

[@sonnyalaan1302]

Thank you. That was a very easy & fun zipper tutorial...now I’m practicing on 3 different zipper sizes on 3 different fabrics.

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@donnahansby3063]

Followed the video step by step and voila...my 1st pillow case with a zipper! Thanks for the instructions.

[@treasurie]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching.

[@m.z.3765]

Very clear instructs, step by step. Love it. Thank you

[@treasurie]

Thanks Maggie :)

[@bernadinekeough]

What a great tip! Thanks. I’ve been sewing zips in different things for 20+ years.... never thought of the basting stitch.

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :) Have an amazing week.

[@SnigdhShreya]

Loved the fabric and texture!!!

[@treasurie]

These were cotton quilting fabrics. They made really nice covers. Thanks for watching.

[@m.santos1520]

Very good tutorial, clear illustrations of the “how to” steps and a nice background music. You have the best diy tutorials channel!

[@treasurie]

Thank you so much!

[@cgoldie6168]

Fantastic tutorial! I am a beginner and just made a Xmas cushion cover and so pleased with it, thanks to you! Keep the tutorials coming please 🙂

[@treasurie]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Kristenbsc]

Nice tutorial🙌🏽 plus that’s the cutest fabric I’ve ever seen 😍

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much for watching :) I think the blue was Leicien Fabric from memory. It was a little while ago :)

[@plinkthecat8543]

I have never done a zipper like this. Gotta try it! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@treasurie]

Hi Plink, thanks for the comments and for watching. Good luck with your pillow.

[@debb15]

My first ever cushion cover 😊 thank you so much for a really easy to follow tutorial. I will definitely be making some more 😍

[@josephinepolicarpio1322]

You are a great teacher for sewing

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching

[@BlackStarNeko]

This was such a great tutorial! This was my first time sewing a pillowcase and it turned out really well, even after struggling with the faux fur I was using for the pillowcase. :)

[@treasurie]

You were ambitious sewing faux fur! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@KorinaSarri]

I am thinking of doing the same. Any hint that might help me?

[@phumimthiyane289]

This video is perfect, easy to follow. I finished my first pillow through it. Thank you. Zip was my challenge but you made it easier

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@olgamoraiti]

What a great solution for the zipper! Thanks! :)

[@treasurie]

Hi Olga, thanks for watching. Yes I always think this is the easiest way for skirts too.

[@kathiehoskins813]

Excellent tutorial. I am not a beginner when it comes to sewing but any beginner should be able to follow along with no problems.

[@treasurie]

Thanks for the nice feedback Kathie.

[@RonsonDalby]

First pillow tutorial I've seen where the zipper sewing was done on the right side of the fabric. Thank you for the video.

[@treasurie]

You are so welcome!

[@tamaraclapper]

Thank you for such a great video! I made two this afternoon!

[@treasurie]

That's so great! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@ginamariegarcia9461]

I have been watching other video's on how to do this, they suck. Your video is what I was searching for. Thank you

[@treasurie]

Love your comment as you made me laugh :) Thanks so much for watching.

[@maithomas5249]

Such an excellent tutorial - thank you!

[@treasurie]

Thank you very much. And thank you for watching.

[@joannalivingston1139]

I have never used a sewing machine for anything in my entire life. I started practicing yesterday and today I felt confident enough to attempt a simple pillow case. This tutorial is amazing. I was successful! Tons of room for improvement but I did it! Thank you so much!!

[@treasurie]

That is so great to hear. You didn't even start with the simplest pillow. You did an amazing job if you managed a zipper on your first attempt. Keep sewing.

[@joannalivingston1139]

I can’t believe it!! I had to look up how to do the edges for near the zipper but I don’t think I have the right foot so I did something a little different there but still ended up with a fantastic looking pillow! 👏🏼 Thanks again!! I’ll be watching this tutorial again until I’m comfortable enough to tackle this project on my own. 😊

[@rachelmillar2590]

This was extremely helpful. This was my first project, and my friends commented that my zipper work was flawless! I told them THIS zipper work is flawless~!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@ice9594]

Thanks, great lesson! I esp. liked the tape trick to hold the zipper before pinning!

[@treasurie]

Yes it is a good trick. Thanks for watching

[@Imagin8io]

This is perfect! Need to make some cushion covers for my mum so thank you!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching. Lucky Mum to get new covers :)

[@georgiagarton5844]

This was so helpful, thank you!
I love videos in this style.

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@dolinaharris7972]

brilliant and easy tutorial. I now have the courage to do this. Thank you so much.

[@treasurie]

You can do it!

[@loispratt143]

Thank you for this. It is by far the easiest way I have ever been shown how to put in a zipper! Oh, and I love your rings & nail color! :-)

[@treasurie]

Hi Lois, thanks so much for watching. I have a nice collection of fun rings for my videos now. Thanks for noticing.

[@helenasaez9372]

Absolute beginner here, thanks so much for teaching me!

[@treasurie]

You're so welcome!

[@robertageo7338]

I was looking for this kind of cushion cover with a zipper. Your video was the easiest one that I found here. Thank you.🙂

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@marjolein1402]

Thanks so much for this great tutorial! Helped me out a lot ☺❤

[@treasurie]

That is great. Have a good weekend.

[@MadamSew]

Such an easy to follow tutorial - thank you :)

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching.

[@mayla4018]

So nice and easy to follow tutorial! I also love the background music.

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@portlyoldman]

Brilliant tutorial 😎 Thank you a million billion. My covers are looking great😀

[@treasurie]

Happy to help!

[@sujathaps270]

Thank you so much 🥰
I could stitch cushion with zip after watching your video. Good tutor 👍🏻

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@firdowskruger9896]

Thank you for a great tutorial. Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :) Have an amazing week.

[@duncanstopmotion]

I thought I could figure it out for myself, but this showed very clearly how wrong I was. I had to do some unpicking and start again following the procedure you show so clearly and it worked out nicely. Thanks!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@liliaharrison7788]

Thank you! Very helpful tutorial 👍🏻

[@treasurie]

Hi Lilia, Thanks for watching

[@tonischolz2231]

Great tip with the scotch tape

[@treasurie]

Thank you for the nice feedback.

[@davinderkaur1601]

Hi. My dear I saw Ur full vedeo . Very nicely u teach us.
God bless u dear. Long live.

[@treasurie]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CarinaDeanDaisy]

Thank you, i just made my 1st Christmas present using this method 👍❤

[@treasurie]

Wonderful!

[@sumairarazi6080]

Thanks a lot dear, it’s a very brilliant way to sew the zipper . Thank you again ♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@joydalton4987]

Love your details. Lovely work. Now i will follow your instructions and make some pillows.

[@treasurie]

Have fun!

[@tinaelmills]

That was awesome! I did it- my first sewing project :) :) :) thank you

[@treasurie]

Wow that was ambitious for your first project. Well done if you mastered a zipper!

[@queenbee9623]

Wow!! amazingly incredible method. Thanks for sharing.

[@treasurie]

My pleasure!

[@manjiramitter496]

Fantastic tutorial.Thank you very much .

[@treasurie]

Thanks so much for watching

[@davidclarke2858]

Great tutorial, just what I needed

[@treasurie]

Hi, thanks for watching

[@clarehewitt2559]

Thank you. Helpful tutorial.

[@treasurie]

Hi Clare, thanks for watching.

[@abutler7569]

I really enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you.

[@treasurie]

Glad you enjoyed it . Thanks for watching

[@annierobertson9236]

Thankyou for the tutorial it's really going to help me 👍🏻

[@treasurie]

Excellent! Thanks for watching Annie :)

[@2425Megan]

Thank you very helpful..made me feel I could actually insert a zipper!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching

[@olivia-surenwhitaker5223]

so clear and concise thanks!

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching, have a great week.

[@EuSeiT]

I love the basting trick!

[@treasurie]

I like shortcuts :) Thanks for watching.

[@carmengilla6405]

That is by far the best instructional video on sewing a zipper on cushions. I did it but i had difficulty around the pull. Maybe my mistake is I did it too close.

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@domshug]

Wow! Idiot-proof! My cushion covers look super. I honestly thought I had zero chance of managing to see a zip into something. Thank you.

[@treasurie]

Your comment made me laugh. :) I'm so happy I was able to help. I've never been the biggest fan of sewing zippers either and this is definitely the easiest method. Thanks so much for watching.

[@tirsindianafelicia641]

Excelent ! So perfect ❤️

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching

[@7kraska]

Great tutorial! I just used it for sewing a pillow cover from beautiful fabric I thrifted and it turned out amazing. Thank you!

[@treasurie]

Thank you for your lovely comment. I'm so pleased to hear that your cover turned out brilliantly!

[@liudmilakhankova2152]

Great tutorial🤩 thanks a lot!

[@treasurie]

You’re welcome 😊

[@1982Jenn]

Took me two hours but I got it done! Thanks for the great video

[@treasurie]

Well done! The next one will be quicker as you will be more confident :)

[@FranziskaBirke]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you! :)

[@treasurie]

You're very welcome!

[@tarellavelle9388]

Amazing feel confident to put my first zip in😀

[@treasurie]

That is great. Thanks for watching

[@user-pp6wg5gz2m]

Nice idea! So simple, but looking so good! Thank you so much!

[@treasurie]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching

[@tanishmittal6562]

This is just awesome 👌 loved it

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@shine1902]

Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@treasurie]

You are so welcome

[@carolineburnham119]

Fab thanks so much made cushions for the first time

[@treasurie]

You’re welcome 😊

[@blossomkazandeerose1965]

Very beautiful, thank you .

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@EEStitchingIdeas]

Very easy and simple method thank you so much

[@treasurie]

Most welcome 😊

[@neroandlina6617]

Wow it's so simple thank you love

[@treasurie]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sophiebeth488]

Omg mine looks amazing! Thx 😊

[@treasurie]

No problem!!

[@arjumandvillagecooking]

Inspiring & interesting❤❤😍😍😍
Wow , so wonderful
Love ❤ from Gilgit Baltistan

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@whotelakecity2001]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@treasurie]

Awesome! Thanks for watching ❤

[@peoplesmart8022]

Wow,thanks it is a new way for me to sew zippered on pillow case,which i preffer pillow case with zippered more neat on bed.i am a hand sewer btw, i dont have sew mechine

[@treasurie]

You must have lots of patience to be a hand sewer - more than me anyway :) Use the same method and use a backstitch for nice strong hand stitching.

[@peoplesmart8022]

@@treasurie i have to be patience 😀,but the result of hand sew is not as good as machine,so for me doesnt matter what the inside pillow case lookslike but the outside result has to be neat

[@D_rcyiex_]

Thank you it was really helpfull to beginners like me.. Keep it up👍

[@treasurie]

My pleasure 😊

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

Excelente tutorial 👏👏👏

[@treasurie]

Thanks for watching :)

[@plauditecives]

Smart idea for the zipper placement. Though I still seem to "enjoy" stabbing my fingers with pins!

[@treasurie]

Especially when you are pinning from underneath for zippers! Thanks for watching.

[@flamenessprevailes7048]

Amazing work xx

[@treasurie]

thank you :)

[@christlinliebe873]

Nice one, thank you for this video🙏🏻👏👍

[@treasurie]

My pleasure

[@melindagenier9401]

So good! Thanks!!

[@treasurie]

Hi Melinda, thanks for watching.

[@seharfatima8220]

This was so helpful...thanks...

[@treasurie]

Glad it was helpful!