Afraid of Sewing Zippers? Practice with This Easy Pillow Cover Tutorial (Invisible + Centered)

Thank you, Birch Living for sponsoring! Visit http://birchliving.com/patternscout and use my code BIRCHPARTNER27 to get 27% off plus 2 free pillows with your mattress purchase. Struggling with sewing zippers? Start here! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through two simple ways to sew a zipper—one centered and one invisible—using a basic pillow cover project. Whether you're preparing for your first garment or just want to add some zippered flair to your home decor, this is the perfect, low-pressure place to practice. 📦 Materials Used: Two 19”x19” fabric squares 16” zippers Zipper foot & (optional) invisible zipper foot Pins Matching thread Sewing Machine 🪡 Recommended for: Beginner sewists Garment makers nervous about zippers DIY home decor lovers 📺 More beginner sewing videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljqsZGvHWsMDJzc5wvoWWM7YWimspxwq&si=59ySCs0VnaqT2qen 💌 Join my newsletter: https://patternscoutstudio.com/pages/sign-up 🛍 Shop sewing patterns and more: https://patternscoutstudio.com/ OTHER LINKS: Pattern Scout Home Renovation channel: @PatternScoutHome Patreon: patreon.com/PatternScout Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/caseydsibley/_saved/ 🧵 In this video, you’ll learn: 00:00 - Intro - zippers don’t have to be scary 00:52 - Supplies you'll need 02:15 - How to Sew a Centered (exposed) Zipper 02:26 - BIRCH 04:38 - Centered Zipper, cont. 15:35 - How to Sew an Invisible Zipper 29:39 - Project wrap up