Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this step-by-step tutorial video we will show you how to sew a pillow with hidden zipper that is sewn in right next to your piping. This results in a beautiful reversible pillow with a zipper that is nearly invisible. For this project we will be using Outdura® an indoor/outdoor upholstery fabric its durability, stain resistance and cleanability makes it the perfect fabric for your upholstery needs. Combine this with our Garnetted pillow forms to create the perfect pillow.
More info on Outdura® Fabric: sailrite.com/outdura-performance-upholstery-fabric
More info on Garnetted Pillow forms: sailrite.com/garnetted-vs-blown-fiber-pillows
CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro - 0:00
Measuring & Patterning - 0:35
Making Piping - 4:08
Basting Piping - 7:10
Sewing Zipper - 10:23
Sewing Plates Together - 16:47
Inserting Pillow Form - 20:15
MATERIALS LIST:
Indoor/Outdoor Square Pillow Insert 18" x 18" - SKU: 122148 - sailrite.com/Indoor-Outdoor-Square-Pillow-Insert-18-x-18
Outdura® Sydney Oats 54" Upholstery Fabric (2675) - SKU: 125549 - sailrite.com/Outdura-Sydney-Oats-54-Upholstery-Fabric-2675
Coats & Clark™ Extra Strong® Tex 70 Hemp Nylon Upholstery Thread (150 yds.) - SKU: 104817 - sailrite.com/Coats-Extra-Strong-Nylon-Upholstery-Thread-Hemp-150Yds
Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32" - SKU: 122259 - sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards
Lenzip® #2 White Continuous Coil Zipper Chain - SKU: 126079 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-2-White-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain
TOOLS LIST:
Deluxe Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 123120 - sailrite.com/Deluxe-Tape-Measure-120
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977 - sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-Black
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table
Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed - SKU: 19104 - sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Handed
In this step-by-step tutorial video we will show you how to sew a pillow with hidden zipper that is sewn in right next to your piping. This results in a beautiful reversible pillow with a zipper that is nearly invisible. For this project we will be using Outdura® an indoor/outdoor upholstery fabric its durability, stain resistance and cleanability makes it the perfect fabric for your upholstery needs. Combine this with our Garnetted pillow forms to create the perfect pillow.
More info on Outdura® Fabric: sailrite.com/outdura-performance-upholstery-fabric
More info on Garnetted Pillow forms: sailrite.com/garnetted-vs-blown-fiber-pillows
CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro - 0:00
Measuring & Patterning - 0:35
Making Piping - 4:08
Basting Piping - 7:10
Sewing Zipper - 10:23
Sewing Plates Together - 16:47
Inserting Pillow Form - 20:15
MATERIALS LIST:
Indoor/Outdoor Square Pillow Insert 18" x 18" - SKU: 122148 - sailrite.com/Indoor-Outdoor-Square-Pillow-Insert-18-x-18
Outdura® Sydney Oats 54" Upholstery Fabric (2675) - SKU: 125549 - sailrite.com/Outdura-Sydney-Oats-54-Upholstery-Fabric-2675
Coats & Clark™ Extra Strong® Tex 70 Hemp Nylon Upholstery Thread (150 yds.) - SKU: 104817 - sailrite.com/Coats-Extra-Strong-Nylon-Upholstery-Thread-Hemp-150Yds
Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32" - SKU: 122259 - sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards
Lenzip® #2 White Continuous Coil Zipper Chain - SKU: 126079 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-2-White-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain
TOOLS LIST:
Deluxe Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 123120 - sailrite.com/Deluxe-Tape-Measure-120
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977 - sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-Black
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table
Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed - SKU: 19104 - sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Handed
