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

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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

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🧵 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