DIY Lined Metal Zipper Front Cushion Cover - Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial, by Notches Sewing on YouTube. 7 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 7 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Measure your cushion insert and cut a front panel, a back panel and two lining pieces to the same size, adding a 1 cm seam allowance on all sides.
Place the front panel and one lining piece right sides together. Mark the zipper opening on the lining side, centred and slightly shorter than the zipper.
Sew around the marked opening through both layers. Clip the corners diagonally and cut along the centre line up to the ends without cutting the stitching.
Turn the lining through the opening to the back and press the edges flat. This creates a neat faced slot for the zipper.
Pin the metal zipper behind the opening, centred and with the pull at one end. Baste or clip it in place.
Fit the zipper foot and stitch close to the folded edge on both sides of the opening, through all layers. Remove the basting.
Place the front and back panels right sides together with the second lining piece on top. Sew around all four sides, leaving a gap in the bottom edge for turning.
Clip the corners, turn the cover right side out through the gap, and push the corners out with a point turner. Press the seams.
Fold in the gap edges and slip stitch them closed by hand. Open the zipper, insert the cushion, and close it.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a zipper at least 5 cm longer than the opening so the pull sits clear of the stitching.
Sew slowly over the metal teeth and never sew across them, or you may break the needle.
Press the zipper opening before topstitching so the fabric sits flat and even.
Clip rather than pin near the metal teeth to avoid bending them.
Questions
Can I use a regular plastic zipper instead of metal?
Yes. The method is the same, but a metal zipper gives the decorative look shown. Match the zipper length to your opening plus a little extra.
Do I need a zipper foot?
It helps a lot. A zipper foot lets you stitch close to the teeth, but you can also use a narrow standard foot and move the needle position.
How do I stop the lining from showing through the opening?
Sew the lining to the front panel first and turn it through the slot. This faces the opening so only the main fabric shows around the zipper.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
