Zippered pillow cover tutorial

This is my favorite pillow closure - super easy and looks great too! I've been using this method ever since I discovered Sew Inspired's tuto...

DIY pillow cover. A simple project, perfect for beginners. Learn to sew an envelope pillow cover in less than five minutes with this super easy tutorial.

Follow these easy instructions to make zippered pillow covers for your sofa or bed. They're easy to remove for cleaning or seasonal decorating.

Make a pillow cover with a seriously invisible zipper (and no pins required!).

I'm kinda picky when it comes to pillow covers and their openings. Envelope style openings are not my favorite. They're great for when you don't have a zipper or when you want to keep your cost down, but I don't' like how they can bulge out...they don't keep the pillow's shape very well. Buttons are OK and can add a pretty detail to the pillow, but they just don't work in my house with all the hoodlums laying around. I prefer a stuffed pillow where I can throw the whole thing in the wash or…

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 […]

Detailed tutorial on how to sew a pillow with zipper

Learn how to sew a zippered pillow cover - the easiest technique!

I spent Thursday this week at the Royal Melbourne Show, at the Spotlight Inspiration Space, showing people how to make cushion covers. I promised a free tutorial on my blog, so here it is (sorry - a day later than planned!). The method I chose was one that hid a multitude of sins if a beginner were to give it a go. There is a zipper, but it's well-hidden beneath a wide overlap of fabric. And of course, I included tips to make the whole process a lot easier and faster than you'd think. And of…

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