How to Sew a Cushion Cover with Zipper for Beginners | Easy Tutorial

How to Sew a Cushion Cover for Beginners: Easy Tutorial

Welcome to our step-by-step guide on sewing a beautiful DIY cushion cover with an invisible zipper! This project is perfect for both seasoned sewers and beginners eager to try something new. No need to worry if you're unfamiliar with installing zippers — we'll walk you through the process, making it simple and approachable.

In this guide, we’ll take you through each step of crafting a gorgeous cushion cover using our cushion panels, complete with an invisible zipper. This style of zipper creates a seamless finish, allowing your cushion to look professional and clean, while still being functional and easy to remove. Ideal for adding design to your living space, making personalizsed gifts, or adding a custom touch to your home decor.

We’re focusing on simplicity, so even if this is your first time working with zippers, our instructions will help you feel confident and ready to tackle the project. And if you make a mistake...well it happens to the best of us, so don't stress. For those who prefer a visual guide, we’ve included a video tutorial to ensure you can follow along easily.

So, grab your sewing kit, pick your favorite cushion panels, and let’s get started on creating your very own custom cushion cover with an invisible zipper! :)

Step By Step Instructions:

1. Take your front cushion panel on a flat surface and using an invisible zipper the length of your bottom edge
lay it facing right sides together, matching the edge of the zipper tape with the edge of your fabric.

2. Using sewing pins or fabric clips you want to secure your zipper in place.

3. The front of the zip will be facing the front of the panel - Right sides together.

4. Head over to your sewing machine and make sure it is set-up with your concealed zipper foot attachment.

5. Start stitching just behind the zip teeth. The zipper foot should naturally lay in place as it has grooves underneath it, through which the teeth of the the zip slide so that the needle stitches extremely close to the teeth if not under them.

6. This closeness is essential for a perfectly stitched invisible zipper.

7. Stitch the length of your zipper until you reach the zip slider. You will know once you have reached this point as you won't be able to sew past the zip slider with the concealed zipper foot attachment.

8. Back tack your stitch to secure.

9. Snip your threads and return to your work station.

10. Now take your back cushion panel and the side of the zip that is not sewn down and clip or pin in place to secure.

11. Repeat the same process as step 5 and secure your zip to your back panel.

12. Snip your threads and return to your work station. Have your zip around 2/3's of the way closed leaving around 1/3 open. Lay your panels on the table with the design facing up you are going to flip your back panel on top of your front panel so that they are right sides together.

13. Secure all edges in place with pins or clips and take over to your sewing machine.

14. Starting from your last stitch at the zipper stitch along to your corners with a 1cm seam allowance. Stopping 1cm before the corners edge. Sink your needle and pivot the fabric 90 degrees, then continue sewing down the length of your fabric, repeating the process when you reach each a corner, stopping 1cm before the corner, sinking your needle and pivoting.

15. Once you have sewn round the entirity of the cushion, snip your threads and return to your station.

16. Cut your corners ( this ensures a clean finish ) turn your cushion cover through and you are ready to fill it with a cushion or wadding. It's as easy as that :)

We're thrilled to have shared this cushion cover tutorial with you! Your thoughts and experiences are invaluable to us, so we'd be delighted to hear your feedback. Don't hesitate to share your opinions and suggestions – they help us create even better content for our Custom Fabrics UK community.

And we're not just curious about your thoughts; we're excited to see your creations too! If you've followed along with our guide, please show off your finished cushion cover with us and inspire fellow crafters in our vibrant sewing community. Let's keep the creativity flowing!