I have been sewing some pillow shams and throw pillows for a friend recently. My friend wanted a zipper in the seam of this pillow. I had never tried this application before, so I searched and searched the Internet for instruction. You would not believe how many tutorials there are on pillows with invisible zippers that I felt were poorly installed. I won't post pictures of those, because 1. I think it's rude and 2. I don't believe I am entitled to offer criticism when my own work is far from perfect.
Then I looked at my own store bought and very expensive pillows on my sofa, and I was shocked at how poorly the zippers were installed, and that I had paid for them! Granted, most people won't see the zipper anyway, because of its placement on furniture. But I think they should be done correctly especially if you are paying for them.
This is how I believe the zipper should look. The zipper is completely invisible. I have not perfected this technique yet, but I will. And I will share my method when I have.
This pillow cover is very loose ,so that could be one reason my zipper lays properly. I like my pillows very taught and full, but my friend likes hers very loose fitting. So I'll do this again with a tighter application and see if I get the same result.
Happy Monday!
Angela
This looks wonderful - and invisible!! I am looking forward to your tutorial, I have never tried this technique either but would love to!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim! I hope the next one turns out well. I'll be sure to share! lol
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