How to sew a pillow with piping and zipper

I realise that this video was made 7 years ago but it is still just perfect. I have been sewing for more than 70 years but have learned a lot of new tips. Thank you Ms Baker for helping an old dog from England learn a few new tricks.

Thank you, Peg! I love the gentleness of your voice and your positive encouragement!

Very thorough tutorial! Lovely every step of the way-from start to finish! I was thinking with my out of practice moderate level of sewing skills I might tackle a piped and zippered pillow myself and decided to search for some tutorials to see what I was up against. This tutorial actually made me think I could possibly do this! Peg's voice and her demeanor are both so encouraging! Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise with us!

I really wanted to have both, piping and a zipper, and this was the best tutorial I've found on how to get the neatest look. Thank you!

You're a great teacher. This is like a course requirement, and I'll use it as a standard, and use at least three tips I learned here all the time.

I saw a cushion I made around 2015 and thought, how did I manage to make that??? Then it was brought to memory that this was the exact video I watched!!! And years later here I am again! Thank you, Miss. Peg!!!! Fantastic tutorial!

I wanted to cover 1metre long cushions for outdoor chairs and Peg's tutorial gave me the confidence to complete the project. I also watched Peg's tutorials on making bias: cutting and sewing, which were value packed with information. I added in 4 slots for the tabs to attach to the chair frame and job done. I am so proud of the end result and it was Peg's calm and commanding instructions that gave me the confidence to do the project. Thank you Peg!

I watch this one over and over again, until I get all the details right. Now I have an elegant pillow in my living room, that I made from a piece of fabric I held on to for decades, because I just loved it. Now I can see it everyday. Wish I could send you a photo!

I always watch your tutorials - they are clear , good solid technique , and no drama - keeps me calm and reassured . Me and my sewing machine sometimes have a stand-off in attitude! the sewing machine usually wins , but your tutorials give me hope. Thankyou.

I watched several tutorials on sewing zippered pillows with piping. This was by far the best and I loved the extra up close camera work. The other tutorials were so far away it was up to your imagination to figure out what to do. Thank you!

Fantastic tutorial thanks Peg. I have worn a path from my sewing machine to my computer but it has been so worth it. My first ever pillow, with piping no less! I was able to watch the video in full and then come back to it as I needed as I sewed. Beautifully filmed and explained with numerous handy tips along the way. Thanks again.

Just as Marina said, this is by far the best tutorial I found. The wifey bought fabric the other day and asked me to make some replacement covers for our existing throw pillows. Now I can make them with confidence knowing they will come out perfect. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Liked and subscribed. We’ll deserved.

This remains the best cushion tutorial there is. I may have watched it 20 times. I watch it everytime I do another cushion just to refresh my mind! Even after 30 plus cushions i still watch it. Superb instructions

I used to make piped cushions with Velcro fastenings ,but as I haven’t made any for a long time decided to use a zip fastener and it took me ages to change a habit of a lifetime.i have watched your video over and over again so am ready to start again with a zip thanks to you .

Just completed my first ever zipped, piped cushion cover. Your videos were fantastic, with step by step instructions which I followed precisely and it all worked perfectly. Now to complete the other three covers!

It's Patsy again! It's been a while since I sewed up some pillows. I have a client whose dog is always chewing up pillow corners & she's been bringing those to me. For those, I'll just stitch across the bottom or side, depending on where the damage is - and there's no piping involved. She now wants 6 pillow shams made for existing pillows, plus 2 more that she hasn't decided what she wants them to look like. I struggled with the first one, trying to remember how the zipper/cording combo would be assembled. Then I remembered that I saved your video! I ripped the first pillow apart & used your method for all 6. I'm 4 pillows in & wanted to stop & say THANK YOU again! I appreciate you sharing your talents with us!

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial! Your instructions are so clear, and your calm speaking is very soothing and encouraging. I felt quite better about myself as a sewer when you reminded us that small mistakes don't necessarily reflect on the seamstress, but often have a lot to do with the materials (no excuse for not taking the time to fix those corners into corners that we can be proud of, of course, but the encouragement was very much appreciated!). Thank you again for taking the time to put up this lesson! :-)

best tutorial on pillow with piping and zipper I have seen. I haven't made pillow covers in a while . Now that I reviewed with you video, I'm ready to go. Thank you for sharing

I used this and made 4 lovely cushions. They were flawless, as you said. The zip was completely hidden in the piping. Much better than any I’ve seen in the shops. They no longer match my current furniture, but I can’t bear to throw them away.

I'm so happy to have your channel and this video. I bought a beautiful designer fabric and have had it for months. I've been sewing for years, but have never done piping and a zipper in one pillow. Thanks to you and your information I feel confident to try this. Wish me luck, and thanks again!