Sew your own Throw Pillows with a Zipper opening

Learn how to sew your own throw pillow with a zipper opening in this easy tutorial. Perfect for beginners, this simple zippered throw pillow project will add a touch of style to your décor in no time! This pillow also features reduced corners. This technique helps fill the empty space in the corners of the cover, resulting in a tight fit.
CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro - 0:00
Calculating Fabric Required - 00:41
Cutting Plates - 1:59
Reducing Corners - 3:47
Sewing Zipper - 5:08
Sewing Pillow Perimeter - 14:18
Inserting Pillow Form - 16:33
MATERIALS LIST:
Indoor/Outdoor Square Pillow Insert 18" x 18” - SKU: 122148 www.sailrite.com/Indoor-Outdo...
Outdura® Rumor Midnight 54" Upholstery Fabric (6672) - SKU: 124489 - www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Outd...
Tex 70 (V-69) Derby Navy UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,000 yds.) - SKU: 103795 - www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-69-...
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-...
Lenzip® #2 Black Continuous Coil Zipper Chain - SKU: 126080 - www.sailrite.com/Lenzip-2-Bla...
Lenzip® #2 Black Style A Single Locking Metal Zipper Pull (Coil Chain) - SKU: 126085 - www.sailrite.com/Lenzip-2-Bla...
TOOLS LIST:
Deluxe Tape Measure 120” - SKU: 123120 - www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-Tape-...
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Chalk Pen White - SKU: 123131 - www.sailrite.com/Chalk-Pen-White
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edg...
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - www.sailrite.com/Precision-Cu...
Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed - SKU: 19104 - www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Wonder Clips Red (10 pack) - SKU: 121900 - www.sailrite.com/Wonder-Clips...
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6” - SKU: 102995 - www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge...
Left Zipper Foot for Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ - SKU: 896 - www.sailrite.com/Left-Roping-...
Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 102983 - www.sailrite.com/Magnetic-Sew...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Seam Ripper Deluxe - SKU: 18104 - www.sailrite.com/Seam-Ripper-...

[@mattphipps1368]

I've known how to sew for many years but I have to say your step by step instructions were VERY clear - so much so that even a novice sewer can easily make this pillow. Well done. 👍😎

[@SailriteDIY]

I appreciate your comment and I'm so happy to hear that the instructions were clear for both experienced and novice sewers.

[@dennismirac6603]

Great job!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@ketocat7697]

Thank you🌷 Great tutorial.

[@SailriteDIY]

I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful!

[@jennywitt689]

I love these tutorials ❤

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying the tutorials.

[@earthdweller222]

Great video on how to make the pillow! I’ve watched many of the SailRite videos using the basting tape. I am wondering what happens if you stick your fabric down in the wrong spot. Can you lift it up again and reposition it or is it not going to move so you have to get it right the first time? Also, will it gum up your needle at all when sewing over top of it. Thanks!

[@SailriteDIY]

One of the great things about using the Acrylic based seamstick from Sailrite is that you can position a panel and then if it is not right you can un-baste it and re-baste it using the same piece of seamstick that you applied. It makes sewing fun!!!! Get yours here: www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards

[@earthdweller222]

@@SailriteDIY Thank you! Good to know!

[@Rosie-ik4ew]

How you measured cutting the corners was not clear.

[@SailriteDIY]

I may be able to help. Measure from the corner of the pillow plate 1/2 inch from left and right and place a mark. Then take the distance of the side of the pillow and divided by 4. Strike a line from that point to the 1/2 inch. It is that easy!