tropit

How do you finish your zipper ends on throw pillows? I'm using a continuous roll of nylon zippers and cutting off, as needed and adding a pull. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks.

~ C

mkc

I use Susan Woodcock's method

Susan's method for zippers in pillows

stitch678

Cut the zipper 2" longer than openning . Then after adding pull tab, l sew across the base with a wide zigzag where l want the tab to stop when zipper's open. At the top, l sew a narrow folded piece of fabric wrapped around the end of each half where l want the tab to finish when closing zipper. As l finish the joining seam of the 2 pillow halves, l sew 3/4" or so " too far". This gives the tab a place to hide when zipper is closed, and assures the tab stays put and doesn't scratch people or furniture if carelessly tossed.

tropit

Thanks everyone. I went to Susan Woodcock's video and I picked up a good tip. She creates a "flange" at the last step, so that the zipper doesn't show when finished. I've never seen it done that way. Here website is interesting too.

mkc

I've taken several online classes from Susan/Workroom Tech. They're quite good. She's well-known in the workroom industry.

tropit

I would like to take her class on working with leather.