I'm thankful for the refresher, because i haven't put in a zipper in a long time. You're doing a super job -don't let the cranky critics bully you here and please don't redo anything for them, i promise you they'll have to find something to gripe about!😂

@MimzyandCompany

2 ай бұрын

Awe. Thank you so much for the encouragement Beth! I so appreciate it.

Thank you for this video! I saw it for the first time three days ago and today I have 12 new pillows for my patio chairs. I am a lazy and impatient seamstress and this worked perfectly for me.

@MimzyandCompany

3 ай бұрын

Oh my-me too! I like to make things simple and fast. Thank you for telling me.

Hands down, the best zippered pillow tutorial I've seen. Thank you!

@MimzyandCompany

4 ай бұрын

Wow. Thank you

As a beginner sewer, I have watched this video over and over-thank you for the simple and direct instructions!

@MimzyandCompany

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Rose! Thank you for commenting!

Oh, I’m so glad I came across your KZread videos. I can’t wait to make my cushion covers for my outdoor furniture using your tapered technique and adding a zipper. Thanks Minzy.

@MimzyandCompany

2 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome. Thank you for taking time to comment !

Thank you so much!! I was very intimidated by using a zipper and you made it so easy. I had to rewatch it quite a few times, but I am ecstatic with how my first pillow came out.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

excellent! so glad this helped!

Thank you so much. Am a newbie in sewing. This tutorial has been very helpful. I've had to watch it several times while trying to put zippers on my throw pillows.

@MimzyandCompany

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad this has been helpful! thank you for commenting.

great tutorial!!! Thank you :)

Even I was wary of trying to sew cushion covers with zippers. Now I am planning to do them, thanks for your very clear tutorial. God bless.

@MimzyandCompany

9 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome! Thanks for the comment. Also, I’m about to do some LIVE workshops on zoom. So stay tuned …I’ll put a link to my email list in a video soon so you can get notification when a workshop is available. Thanks, and God Bless you too.

Bahaha! Not one OBVIOUS thing about this stuff. I'm over here sewing Christmas pillow cases by hand to match the size of our existing sofa pillows. I haven't sewn so much as a button in years, but my daughter has been asking for these since literally last year, and in such a freaking precious undemanding way. (I'm not being sarcastic, she has been genuinely sweet about it but really wants them!) So I bought some safety pins + zippers + needles + fabric, took our existing pillows out of their cases, outlined them over the fabric to try to figure out the size. And here we go! Giddy up! We got the first of four sides sewn as a team (she's super proud of the effort we made together so far!), and I searched online "how to make a pillow case with a zipper for the sofa". Here we are. While I wish it were all obvious (lol!), I searched for a video because none of this is even a lick of obvious. Glad you made the video, though! *crossing my fingers it works*

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

You’re funny! Well good for you for tackling the project! I cringe at this video with all the “obviuosly’s” , but haven’t taken the time to remake it yet. I’d love to see your finished product . DM me on IG

Yes, thank you for the simplicity of making a zippered pillow!! As I've aged things don't stick as well in my mind anymore.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Me too Karen, me too. Thank you

Best tutorial on a zippered pillow. Easy and no messing. Thanks.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I need to do an updated vid with better editing I think.

Great tutorial. Thank you! Hiding those zipper ends looks professional :)

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joelle!

Mimzy - thank you for sharing!!! I was always very wary of trying to put a zipper in a pillow! Your tutorial made it less scary and I am going to give it a go! Thank you so much! Glad I found your channel!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara! You can do it!

Looks a lot simpler than one of the other tutorials I watched. Thanks

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

oh good! this method is super simple. there are definitely many ways to do it.

love your can-do and simple instructions! Very encouraging. Thx

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rosie!

Just wanted to say that I've watched this video several times over the past year, and I think it's definitely the best and easiest method for inserting a zipper in a pillowcase. Thanks!!

@MimzyandCompany

11 ай бұрын

Awe! Thank you so much Andrea!

Excellent video looking forward to more quick projects

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

thanks Kathryn, I plan to get started making videos again very soon. I've had so much work lately I haven't been able to keep up. thanks for the comment.

Thank you! Your videos are so clear and make the complicated seem doable.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Liz! I need to get busy and make some more…. I have so many ideas brewing. I just need fabric.

best pillow video EVER!!!! thank you.

@MimzyandCompany

7 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much!!!

Oh my goodness, I have that sewing machine, how fun to see it! I bought it in 1984 and still just love it!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

It’s THE BEST!!!! I always recommend an old Bernina! They are indestructible and can sew through just about anything.

This is the perfect training video ever! You explained everything so thoroughly! I truly appreciate you ❤ I noticed that you rounded the corners oh so slightly and I was shocked to see that the corners are so pointed. Definitely great instruction!

@MimzyandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You are too kind.

This is great! Doing it today on an embroidered pillow cover I started 4 years ago! I just got it back out, finished the embroidery, and cannot let the zipper stop me from finishing it now! lol Thank you!

@MimzyandCompany

10 ай бұрын

yeees!!!

Good, concise instructions. Used it to make a cushion cover and it came out very nice! Thanks!

@MimzyandCompany

11 ай бұрын

so glad this helped. I need to update this video...hopefully soon. thanks for the compliment!

This tutorial has been a life saver!!! Thanks ❤

@MimzyandCompany

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad! Thanks for commenting.

Thank you, I've just made a lovely cushion with a zipper from your easy to follow guidance.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful! Thank you for telling me!

THANK YOU so much..I just made my first pillow cover with a zipper!!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad to hear !

Excellent tutorial! If you cut your fabric the exact same size as the pillow form taking a 1/2” seam allowance it will fit perfectly.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

It might actually be a bit big still. But it also kinda depends upon the pillow form. When I buy 20x20 feather pillow from IKEA, I cut my fabric 19x19. And they fit perfect. Try it and see… it would be very easy to make it smaller if needed by sewing inside your first seam.

@Sujowi

21 күн бұрын

I’ve had advice for feather inners….cut the cover a bit smaller so the pillows plump. About an inch all round.

Really nice information! You make it look doable. Thanks for sharing and I really like your energy.

@MimzyandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the sweet comment Pamela!

Thanks for the easy to follow instructions! Great tutorial 🎉

@MimzyandCompany

11 ай бұрын

you're welcome. thanks!

Love the pillow tutorial!!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

thank you! I feel like I need to make a new one with better and editing, and not so many obviously's. :).

I really appreciate how well you teach. Thank you,

@MimzyandCompany

3 жыл бұрын

Really???? Thank you Sherry!

Thank you for keeping this so simple and easy to follow! Great tutorial.

@MimzyandCompany

7 ай бұрын

youre welcome! thank you so much for commenting.

I enjoyed your tutorial as a beginner sewer how did you determine what size zipper to use? You made making a zipper look so easy. I am terrified to try putting in a zipper but after watching this video I might give it a try.

Hi from Texas. I noticed that you are sewing on a old machine. I have a Bernina 1020. Awesome. Thank you.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

yes! I LOVE my machine! I was just looking at a 1020 on FB marketplace the other day. great machine.

Very helpful!! Thank you!!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Deb!

Thanks! Great tute!

@MimzyandCompany

17 күн бұрын

thank you for commenting Teri!

Great video - your a fantastic teacher - Thank you

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have watched many videos on how to make a cushion. As a complete novice yours was the best and I made two. Thankyou for making this ❤

@MimzyandCompany

5 ай бұрын

oh that's great!!! thank you for telling me.

@kellyber1

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome x

You made it look so easy. If only I could sew straight lol

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You can do it!

Great tutorial thank you! And great old Bernina

@MimzyandCompany

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! And yes, it is a great old Bernina! I wouldn’t trade it for anything.😁

Easy to follow. Thanks

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stacey. Thanks for commenting.

Super video. Thanks so much!

@melissalombardo7839

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lorraine! Thanks for commenting.

@lorrainedubois8595

2 жыл бұрын

@@melissalombardo7839 It's the least i could do😊. I am following a pattern, but being a beginner i needed a bit more detailed information and your video really filled in the missing gap I was searching for. I am really gratefull 😍.

that looked fast and easy but not for me exactly but thanks for the tutorial it will help !

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Allen. It’s very fast and easy.

Great video! You explained everything easy to understand. Could you please do a video on making a zippered pillow with a flange… or do you already have one? So glad I found you!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary! Yes, I’ll add a flanged zippered pillow to my list. Thanks for the suggestion!

I have watched this video so many times!!! Thank you for making it! I am recovering outdoor cushions. I am doing a combination of your videos… for the back cushion I am putting a zipper and Turkish corners. I am not doing the panel zipper so this has been helpful. I am having a heck of a time determining how big to make the Turkish corners. Three inches is way too big as the cushions look fat and short. My back cushions are 23”x26”. I will try 1” Turkish corners but not sure I will be able to fold fabric so small. Where did you get that pumpkin panel? Beautiful!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, 1” Turkish corners can be fussy. At that point I’d probably just do a knife edge pillow, like the video. I painted the pumpkin panel myself. I used to be a mural painter for a living before learning to sew from my mom.

Thank You for the video. Are you not zigzagging the fabric?

Great and very easy -Thank you

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

awesome. Thank you Brenda.

Great video thanks.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for commenting Colleen.

Thank you for sharing your skills how to make a pillow with zipper.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Yw. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Great video and thank you! also may I ask what type of sandals you are wearing? Too cute

@MimzyandCompany

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! The sandals came from TjMaxx, I loved those sandals! I tried to find another pair when I wore them out. To no avail.

Great video! Quick question, was the fabric cut with curved corners or just straight lined square? which would you recommend?

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

tapered corners for sure. I'm not a fan of dog eared pillows. I made a video about that...

Another great video! So glad I found your channel! I'm still trying to get the whole pillow thing down and wanted to ask, are you using a special kind of zipper foot? Mine seems much wider than yours and I don't feel like I get close enough with mine and a lot of the zipper tape remains exposed. Also, I've seen another method where you baste the fabric together first and then sew the zipper in...is it just a personal preference or does one make a more "finished" look? Thanks so much!! :)

@MimzyandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Victoria. I know the type of zipper foot you have and it is wider. There should be a way to get closer with it, you may have to partially put the zipper under the foot or something. But i know you can get a zipper foot like mine for your machine. There are many ways to make pillows, I dont like to baste because I like to do things as quickly as possible. But you may want to try that method to start. then when you get the hang of pillow making you can take the shortcuts.

@victoriabusby5044

2 жыл бұрын

@@MimzyandCompany thanks so much! I like quick too, so I'm probably going to stick with the method you showed. :)

love it!!! did you paint your pumpkin pillow??

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! and yes, I did paint the pumpkin.

We have the same sewing machine, I am not sure why that makes me so happy!

@MimzyandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

I love that!!! I LOVE this machine! Whenever someone asks what kind of machine to buy I always advise looking for an older Bernina. Thanks for commenting.

@gavinoreilly5994

2 жыл бұрын

@@MimzyandCompany yeah I love mine. I have that and and industrial leather sewing machine and between them I can get most things done for bagmaking. Though right now I am making cushions in leather for a friend so your video has been super useful :)

@MimzyandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

@@gavinoreilly5994 glad the cushion vid helped. I'm curious about your leather bags. I've been jonesing to make myself a leather totebag of sorts for a while. you should post some tutorials. ;)

@gavinoreilly5994

2 жыл бұрын

@@MimzyandCompany Oh maybe one day, I am still early days, just trying to get a range and website together, then I think I can tackle content a bit more

@MimzyandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

@@gavinoreilly5994 yeah. I hear ya. But if you're thinking about posting content you should just start now and teach what you know. Then teach what you learn in the process. Don't wait til it's perfect or you have it all figured out. inquiring minds want to know....😃

thanks

Thanks

@MimzyandCompany

2 жыл бұрын

you're welcome! thanks for commenting,

Did you round your corners when you sewed? It kind of looked that way but when you turned it right side out the corners did not appear rounded. 🤔 Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial!

@MimzyandCompany

7 ай бұрын

Not rounded, but the corners ARE tapered. I always taper the corners so they don't get dog ears.😀 I have a video about it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lK57ksyIqJDPY6w.htmlsi=ow6nAbfgfLo_gQkm

I haven't installed many zippers, but I'm getting the hang of it and this video helped a lot! Can you explain how to sew the zipper stop at the top end of the zipper that is opened? I understand how to use the machine's zig zag stitch across the bottom of the zipper, but how do you sew the top teeth when they are opened? thank you!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

I just zig zag stitch across one side of the two zipper half’s so the pull doesn’t fly off the end.

@maryanntoomey3843

Жыл бұрын

@@MimzyandCompany Does the needle have enough to catch in on the teeth side?

@maryanntoomey3843

Жыл бұрын

Also, one more question.... do I need to leave the zipper top open to sew it in or can it be sewn across the bottom and the top when I install it? In other words, do you sew yours with the top open to make it easier? Thanks so much! This tutorial is super helpful!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

@@maryanntoomey3843 definitely leave the zipper open when sewing it in. Way easier to get close to teeth.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

@@maryanntoomey3843 it doesn’t need to catch the teeth. It’s better that it doesn’t to avoid breaking your needle, so set your machine to a wide zigzag stitch length. It essentially make a loop around the teeth.

I am going to try my first pillow. Question? If I cut the fabric the same size as the pillow, and then sew in 1/2", won't it be too small? Seems like a dumb question. I love the video. Thanks!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

No, it won’t be too small. When I use the Ikea feather pillow that is 20”x 20”, I cut my fabric 18”x18” and sew a 1/2” seam and it’s a perfect fit. But you can easily make your pillow smaller if it comes out too loose by just another seam inside the first seam.

@user-hq7kk1jx1t

Жыл бұрын

@@MimzyandCompany Thank you for the prompt reply!!!

😊

“Obviously…” x 20

I have watched over and over and I have tried with three pillows. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, the zipper still shows

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

is it definitely an invisible zipper and did you iron it flat before sewing it in? The ironing it flat is the most important part.

@yasminlarin9852

Жыл бұрын

@@MimzyandCompany thank you ! I didn’t iron the zipper flat but I will do that going forward. ❤️

This tutorial was the easier to follow

@MimzyandCompany

10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

How to resolve corners of exposed zipper at 3:50.

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

You start sewing about 1/2” inside(before the end of the zipper), that way when you turn the pillow right side out the ends are enclosed in the seam.

I used invisible zippers.

@MimzyandCompany

4 ай бұрын

awesome! even better!

Wish the word ‘obviously’ wasn’t so overused !!

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

I know. It’s cringy! I can’t watch this video either. But you live and learn. my new videos I think I don’t say it once!😉

@DawnGingrich-bx4vk

10 ай бұрын

I came here to say this. I’m a bit new and like these videos and everything is NOT obvious to me.

You're doing a tutorial - stop saying obviously. This is a great tutorial, but you sound so condescending.

@MimzyandCompany

8 ай бұрын

i definitely didn't mean to sound condescending! But I was very new to making videos at this point, and was still very nervous in front of the camera. Plus, i didnt know how to edit yet, so i couldn't edit it out. I know it's very cringy. I plan to make a new pillow video soon.

OBVIOUSLY!! I lost count of how many times you said obviously. It’s a tutorial. If it was all so obvious then we wouldn’t need a tutorial

@MimzyandCompany

Жыл бұрын

I know!!! Like I said before, it’s cringy! But I’m not gonna delete it until I make a new video to replace it.

@KLRinstinct

Жыл бұрын

But thanks for the video! :)

@michaelfarrell8962

7 ай бұрын

I have not seen such a rude reply to a sewing tutorial before. Did the video help you? Start there. Obviously. Happy holidays, y'all.