Finishing Zipper On Throw Pillows
 

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

I use Susan Woodcock's method

Susan's method for zippers in pillows

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.

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.

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

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