I’m going to show you how to sew a pillow with a zipper closure and you are going to like it. It is VERY easy, a complete beginner project, and the results are polished goodness. Look at that pic above, you can barely see the zipper even though it’s right up in your face. Yo...
How to Sew a Zipper Pillow tutorial pom pom pillow tutorial I’m making about ten thousand pillows for my new office, so I’ll be sharing how to use zippers with trim and ruffles and whatnot soon. Is there a kind of pillow you want to know how to make? I’m on a pillow-roll s...
Running stitch- place the two pieces of fabric you’re going to sew over each other to create some overlap. Sew in a straight line from the start of the overlapping section, while passing the needle up and down through the fabric. If you want the stitch to not show too much, you can...
When you’re done sewing the doll patchwork quilt and pillow, use the “How to Sew a Ruffled Maxi Dress for an 18″ Doll” tutorialto create a nightgown. Tips to do so are included at the end of this blog post. Materials to Sew the 18” Doll Patchwork Quilt The finished size of th...
This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills! These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade ...
Learn how to sew a quilt with our easy step-by-step instructions, perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Step 1: Planning Your Quilt The initial stage in quilting is planning your design. Spend some time choosing colors and patterns that evoke emotions or memories. For my quilt...
Each strip was 2 1/2 inches wide. I like the torn edges, so there was no need to sew the edges. BUT, you can if you want. Using a wide stitch, I gathered my ruffles right down the center of each torn strip. After they were gathered, I carefully pinned them to my pillow fabric...
Pin the other apron top piece to the sewn apron top piece, right sides facing. Stitch around the top and two sides with a ½″ seam allowance making sure not to catch the straps as you sew. Turn right side out and press. The bottom seam will still be open. ...
I had been eyeing quilted velvet pillows for a while and like most of crafty folks, thought to myself, “I bet I can make that!” And that’s exactly what I did. Yet rather than sew moreruffle throw pillowsI decided to make removable quilted velveteen pillow shams for my bed. I skip...
Sew the edges together removing the pins as you work your way around the pillow. Sew the three sides of the pillow together to meet the zipper. 10. Pull the pillow through the zipper turning it right side out. 11. Fill the pillow with foam, cotton stuffing, a pillow insert or feathers...