Thank you for this tutorial. I am just about to embark on making 2 bolsters to put on either side of our travel trailer bed. I am very grateful for the detailed explanation as to how to get an invisible zipper installed. I've been fretting this whole thing and your tutorial takes all the mystery out of the manufacturing of the bolsters. 👍👍💖💖
Thank you for the video. I was happy with the way the pillows came out. My material had a pattern so understanding what side the welt needed to go on took some thought. I enjoyed the video.
I’m glad I found you, I have done a lot of home dec for myself, but I love learning from others as I have never been able to afford proper classes….so thank you.
You're so welcome! I'm so glad this helps. There's not many home decor seamstresses out there teaching this stuff. A lot of fashion sewers, not many home dec. Thank you for the comment and compliment.
Love Love 💘 your instructions i did think i was the only one that just sewed right over straight pens without looking back glad to see at least one person who doesn't have a problem with it YEAH!!!
yeah...I'm a rule breaker for sure. I did just get a pin stuck in my machine the other day and I was kinda ticked. Fortunately I got it out and my machine is fine.
Thank you for the excellent tutorial Mimzy, so detailed and easy to follow, I've now finished a bolster cushion to go with a newly upholstered chair following your superb instructions. Thankyou for the help!
Thank for that tutorial. It's been such a long time since I made one I'd forgotten several steps, particularly fitting the zips!! Nice simple, easy to follow instructions exactly what is needed. I think if you've never made one before, you should achieve super results following these instructions
Thank you, I will. I'm about to make a pair of bolster for the two sofas I'm currently slipcovering. I'll make a video, I have a few more new tips too.
@@MimzyandCompany can you do a tutorial on disc pillows? I'd like to try one with a velvet fabric but also with a lighter weight fabric (almost like silk). Also, is foam or feather a better insert for all kinds of throw pillows?
@@carolinewelti2300 a disc pillow? Like a round flat pillow ? Typically with a button in the middle? I haven’t made one in years , but yes I can do a tutorial. I’m gonna start doing many videos more regular in the New Year. My preference is feather for sure.
Thank you! Very good question! I make all my pillow fillers a little bigger than the shell so the pillow is plump. So no, the filler I made for this I made 2” bigger on all dimensions.
@@melissalombardo7839 thank you for your time to answer. I'm amazed with your work, I just discovered you and I'm so glad. Thank you for all the effort you put into these projects.
@@joy9073 awe, thank you so much Joy! I haven’t posted a video in so long because I’ve been swamped with sewing work . I can wait to get back to making videos.
Thank you for your amazing tutorial videos! Love them! At this moment, I am making a bolster pillow and have a question that is stumping me! After sewing the cording on to the round ends, I measure around the circumference of the cording (or take the diameter x 3.14) for the body fabric to go around. BUT, now don't I need to add 1 inch to that total so I have enough fabric for a 1/2" turn under edge that each side of the hidden zipper attaches to?? If I just measure and cut the exact circumference, I won't have any to turn under for the zipper!! Though I see your 1/2" ironed edges before sewing the zipper, there's no mention of adding this 1" total to the fabric cut. What am I missing?? Thank you!
@@MimzyandCompany Thank you so much for your speedy reply. No worries at all. Your videos are so great! I see your ironed under edges and I was thinking "well, if I do that there won't be enough to go around". Thanks again! PS I also asked you my question on your Facebook page, so now you can ignore it!
Thank you for the tutorial on making the pillow cover my concern is if you use feathers it is too soft and then for cleaning purposes. I'm hoping you will address that issue. I understand you cannot wash down filled pillows.
Feathers are very soft and don't hold the shape really well. Foam will keep the shape better. I wash my down bed pillows a lot. You just have dry them really really well.
ha! I have been getting all my fabric recently at Boca Bargoons here in Tampa. It's now a closeout store so quantity's are limited but the prices are unbeatable. The entire store is $5 per yard. But generally I buy whatever is affordable at Joann, online fabric store.com, bigduckcanvas.com, mostly. Thank you!
That is a very good question! Bolster pillow fillers are hard to come by, and expensive when you do find them. I was recently looking for ready made bolster filler for my sofa and couldn’t find anything the right size. You might have to make it yourself like I did. 😩 if you find a source lemme know.
you said you make your own zipper so you cut the length you want. do you have to add the tab manually so you can open and close. perhaps could you show what the zipper looks like before you start.
@@MimzyandCompany hi, I sew quilts and am now trying to do free motion....lol, a challenge. I also make bags and pouches and have done square n rectangle cushion covers. I may try and do night school to learn dress making. I am taught by you tube and books. I love my hobby and thankful for it especially the last two years. My darling hubby passed with cancer and it keeps me busy. I never expected to be a widow before age 60. Thank you so much for your RUclips videos, you really explain things well. Take care.
@@christong9868 I love quilting! My mother in law is a prolific quilter and shares my workroom with me. It's her quilts that you see in some of my videos. I wish I had more time for quilting, and dressmaking for that matter. I'm sorry to hear about your husband, how shocking that must've been. I'd love to take some classes myself to learn more skills. I took a night class at an adult trade school for upholstery a few years back, it was so much fun! I love to learn and sounds like you do too. Thanks for commenting.
I can't figure out how you pinned the zipper. Was it pinned to the folded-down seam allowance? Or to the raw edge of the fabric? This is my first zipper and I'm making quite a mess. My fabric is shredded and my fingers are bloody from sticking them with the seam ripper. =(
Bias! you can cut on the straight grain if you're in a pinch and don't have enough fabric for bias cut. But it doesnt work well because it doesn't go around curves neatly, it causes creases in the welt.
The closest i could find is this one on fabric.com www.fabric.com/buy/0762017/artistry-piedmont-herringbone-jacquard-heron The color is a little more grey than what i have, but the herrringbone texture is the same.
![DIY Bolster Pillow with Zipper and Piping [in just 30 minutes]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/swfSN9qipjs/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank goodness i found you on here. Finally someone that does not speak jargon, and no music, perfect thank you.
thank you, I'm glad you said that about the music because I've been thinking of adding music to my videos...it seems everyone else has music.
@@MimzyandCompany Don't add music, Your videos are great without. Music is so suggestive anyway. :)
I will say after watching this a dozen times, heavier fabric way easier than thin. Marvelous close-up video of the stitching . Love that.
Brilliant , l have been looking for a good tutorial foe ages. Very well explained. Many thanks. Lisa, York. England
Excellent. I’m so glad this helped! You’re welcome Lisa.
Thank you for this tutorial. I am just about to embark on making 2 bolsters to put on either side of our travel trailer bed. I am very grateful for the detailed explanation as to how to get an invisible zipper installed. I've been fretting this whole thing and your tutorial takes all the mystery out of the manufacturing of the bolsters. 👍👍💖💖
Thank you for the video. I was happy with the way the pillows came out. My material had a pattern so understanding what side the welt needed to go on took some thought. I enjoyed the video.
Thank you . So glad this helped.
I’m glad I found you, I have done a lot of home dec for myself, but I love learning from others as I have never been able to afford proper classes….so thank you.
You're so welcome! I'm so glad this helps. There's not many home decor seamstresses out there teaching this stuff. A lot of fashion sewers, not many home dec. Thank you for the comment and compliment.
@@MimzyandCompany I watched the pillowcase video, can’t wait to try it, perfection!
Love Love 💘 your instructions i did think i was the only one that just sewed right over straight pens without looking back glad to see at least one person who doesn't have a problem with it YEAH!!!
yeah...I'm a rule breaker for sure. I did just get a pin stuck in my machine the other day and I was kinda ticked. Fortunately I got it out and my machine is fine.
I can hardly wait to make my bolster, thank you for this tutorial. It's the BEST.
Thank you for your very helpful video, plain talking & excellent instructions.
Will be looking out for all your future videos.
Thank you so much Jan!
Thank you for the excellent tutorial Mimzy, so detailed and easy to follow, I've now finished a bolster cushion to go with a newly upholstered chair following your superb instructions. Thankyou for the help!
you're so welcome Shelly!!! So glad to hear that!
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Thank for that tutorial. It's been such a long time since I made one I'd forgotten several steps, particularly fitting the zips!! Nice simple, easy to follow instructions exactly what is needed. I think if you've never made one before, you should achieve super results following these instructions
Thank you so much! Thanks for commenting!
Great instructions! Thank you.
You're a great teacher! Thanks and God bless you
Awe...thank you so much! and God Bless you Too!
Thank you Mimzy for such a detailed and easy to follow tutorial.
You're welcome Suzette! Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for how to explain sewing of the zipper and the piping in an easy way
You're welcome! thanks for the comment !
Thank you so much. You have made my job so much easier
You are so welcome! Glad it helps!
Thank you for this beautifully produced and very helpful tutorial. Your work is impeccable.
really?! are you mocking me?
Thanks for the great tips. Enjoyed your tutorial and will look at more. : )
Awesome, thank you! thanks for commenting!
I've learned a lot great teaching love it
Thank you!
excellent, clear instructions with video that perfectly illustrates your instructions!
Thank you!
So if my bolster is 5" x 14 inches. Do i got the circles exactly at 5 inches and the body at 15.7 inches? Do I not need to allow for seam allowance?
you need seam allowance on the circle also, about 1/2"
Mimzy, you do Beautiful Work .
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this tutorial... Very helpful and inspiring...
Glad it was helpful! thank you for commenting.
Beautiful bolster. Please show how you made that feather insert with the bed sheet.
Thank you, I will. I'm about to make a pair of bolster for the two sofas I'm currently slipcovering. I'll make a video, I have a few more new tips too.
Awesome tutorial, can’t wait to make my bolster pillow!!! Love your videos, keep em’ comin!!
Thanks so much 😊
Excellent instructions.
thank you!
Wonderful tutorial. About to try to make this
Thank you! I'm glad it helped.
@@MimzyandCompany can you do a tutorial on disc pillows? I'd like to try one with a velvet fabric but also with a lighter weight fabric (almost like silk). Also, is foam or feather a better insert for all kinds of throw pillows?
@@carolinewelti2300 a disc pillow? Like a round flat pillow ? Typically with a button in the middle? I haven’t made one in years , but yes I can do a tutorial. I’m gonna start doing many videos more regular in the New Year.
My preference is feather for sure.
Really great tutorial. Thank you so much for such a helpful project.
You're so welcome! Thanks for the comment.
Thank you , so good to here a great tutorial very well explained
You're welcome! Thank you for the sweet comment!
Amazing work, Amazing skills.
I do have a question,
Is the insert stuffed pillow you made the same dimensions as the outer shell?
Thank you! Very good question! I make all my pillow fillers a little bigger than the shell so the pillow is plump. So no, the filler I made for this I made 2” bigger on all dimensions.
@@melissalombardo7839 thank you for your time to answer.
I'm amazed with your work, I just discovered you and I'm so glad.
Thank you for all the effort you put into these projects.
@@joy9073 awe, thank you so much Joy! I haven’t posted a video in so long because I’ve been swamped with sewing work . I can wait to get back to making videos.
Awesome Video!
Thanks Kimberly!
Thank you so much for these super detailed !
You're so welcome Corinne!
Awesome video
Thank you Tammy!
Thank you for your amazing tutorial videos! Love them! At this moment, I am making a bolster pillow and have a question that is stumping me! After sewing the cording on to the round ends, I measure around the circumference of the cording (or take the diameter x 3.14) for the body fabric to go around. BUT, now don't I need to add 1 inch to that total so I have enough fabric for a 1/2" turn under edge that each side of the hidden zipper attaches to?? If I just measure and cut the exact circumference, I won't have any to turn under for the zipper!! Though I see your 1/2" ironed edges before sewing the zipper, there's no mention of adding this 1" total to the fabric cut. What am I missing?? Thank you!
You are absolutely right! You do need to add an inch for the zipper allowance. Sorry if I forgot that in the video!
@@MimzyandCompany Thank you so much for your speedy reply. No worries at all. Your videos are so great! I see your ironed under edges and I was thinking "well, if I do that there won't be enough to go around". Thanks again! PS I also asked you my question on your Facebook page, so now you can ignore it!
@@terrilebaron1975 yw...Thank you so much. and I guess I better get back to looking at FB.
nice job.. how do you think we can avoid the zipper bites for the fabric from the sides of the zipper? Should I use fabric double sided tape?
Yes...fabric double side tape is great!
Thank you for the tutorial on making the pillow cover my concern is if you use feathers it is too soft and then for cleaning purposes. I'm hoping you will address that issue. I understand you cannot wash down filled pillows.
Feathers are very soft and don't hold the shape really well. Foam will keep the shape better. I wash my down bed pillows a lot. You just have dry them really really well.
Please show how made that insert with the bedsheet.
Hey where do you get your fabric from it’s always really nice stuff.
ha! I have been getting all my fabric recently at Boca Bargoons here in Tampa. It's now a closeout store so quantity's are limited but the prices are unbeatable. The entire store is $5 per yard. But generally I buy whatever is affordable at Joann, online fabric store.com, bigduckcanvas.com, mostly. Thank you!
great video mimzy
Thank you so much Alexis!
Where can you find a firmer stuffing, I was at a hotel and the has a square bolster and it was super firm like I like them
That is a very good question! Bolster pillow fillers are hard to come by, and expensive when you do find them. I was recently looking for ready made bolster filler for my sofa and couldn’t find anything the right size. You might have to make it yourself like I did. 😩 if you find a source lemme know.
Great video
Thank you Moira!
Just discovered your channel ! Love your videos!
Thank you so much!
you said you make your own zipper so you cut the length you want. do you have to add the tab manually so you can open and close. perhaps could you show what the zipper looks like before you start.
Yes. You do have to add a zipper pull. I’ll make a video on how to do that.
Love it 👍👍👍
Thanks Veronica.
Thank you, a great tutorial
Thanks Chris. I'm trying to get back to more sewing videos, so stay tuned. Are you a seamster?
@@MimzyandCompany hi, I sew quilts and am now trying to do free motion....lol, a challenge. I also make bags and pouches and have done square n rectangle cushion covers. I may try and do night school to learn dress making. I am taught by you tube and books. I love my hobby and thankful for it especially the last two years. My darling hubby passed with cancer and it keeps me busy. I never expected to be a widow before age 60. Thank you so much for your RUclips videos, you really explain things well. Take care.
@@christong9868 I love quilting! My mother in law is a prolific quilter and shares my workroom with me. It's her quilts that you see in some of my videos. I wish I had more time for quilting, and dressmaking for that matter. I'm sorry to hear about your husband, how shocking that must've been. I'd love to take some classes myself to learn more skills. I took a night class at an adult trade school for upholstery a few years back, it was so much fun! I love to learn and sounds like you do too. Thanks for commenting.
Loved it. Thank you. ☺
So glad!
I can't figure out how you pinned the zipper. Was it pinned to the folded-down seam allowance? Or to the raw edge of the fabric? This is my first zipper and I'm making quite a mess. My fabric is shredded and my fingers are bloody from sticking them with the seam ripper. =(
to the raw edge of the fabric.
you can do it!
So if my fabric has no stretch do i still have to do on a bias, because it wont really matter as it a suede fabric
Yes. It’ll make a difference believe me.
Could you do a video on how you make your own zipper and how to know what length it should be?
sure...I've been thinking about doing that because I've had others ask for a zipper tutorial. I'll do one this week.
@@MimzyandCompany thank you so much! love all of your pillows hopefully one day I can get one completed.
@@samanthahigh613 yw...you can do it!
Love this thanks ❤😮
Did you cut your welt material on the bias or straight?
Bias! you can cut on the straight grain if you're in a pinch and don't have enough fabric for bias cut. But it doesnt work well because it doesn't go around curves neatly, it causes creases in the welt.
if you want a 9" end, don't you need to add for a seam allowance? How did you allow for that seam allowance using a 9" plate? (Newbie here)
Yes, you do need a seam allowance. 1/2" or 5/8" whatever you typically use. I may have said something wrong in the video.
Exelente! Forma de explicar, gracias!
Gracias por el comentario!
Wow 💖 thanks so much for this,.
You are so welcome!
If i can see the zipper, then am I correct in thinking i did NOT get close enough to the teeth?
yes. if it is in fact an invisible zipper.
What fabric is this please? where can i buy it?
mmmm...good question. i bought it at boca bargoons which is a closeout fabric store that no longer it exists. It's a medium weight decor fabric.
What is the reason for the bow on your scissors?
So I can find them easily on a surface full of fabric and scraps.
and so my family knows they are my sewing scissors, do not touch.
Wunderbar
Danke!
could please provide a source a fabric similar to the one you used.
yes, I'll look for something and get back to you.
The closest i could find is this one on fabric.com www.fabric.com/buy/0762017/artistry-piedmont-herringbone-jacquard-heron
The color is a little more grey than what i have, but the herrringbone texture is the same.
What fabric are you using?
I'm not sure exactly. I bought at a close-out fabric store called Boca Bargoons. It's a decorator fabric. sorry that doesn't help you at all...
@@MimzyandCompany It's okay. Thank you for the video !
How do you finish the raw edges, please?
either with a serger or with an overlock stitch. Or nothing if you don't plan to wash it often.
@@MimzyandCompany Thank you
Misleading, You don't show how to make the pillow, just the cover. Should change your title to cover.
that's a good point. I just assumed people would know...didnt intend to be misleading that's for sure.