I am going to make a square pillow with a closing so the cover can be removed and washed. I plan on putting a zipper on it; would you think that is feasible or should I use velcro? Anyone done this?

Either way will work depending on the look that you want. You would insert the zipper or velcro on the back piece before you sew it to the front. If you are using a zipper just remember to have the zipper partially opened before sewing all around the pillow.

I always put zippers in pillows. What style are you making? (fabric type, ruffles, cording, plain sides) You can find a place for a zipper in almost any pillow!

I've never done a zipper but i did do one with an opening in the back. Both sides came past the center so that they overlapped about 6 inches. It looks nice and snug and is easily removed. I can't think of the name for it now... maybe envelop or placket.

The front side is a quilted design with family photos (heads only) and the back has verses from the bible. Color is not determined yet.

I put zippers on my pillows alot. Just put the zipper in first, makes it much (easier) then finish the rest of the seams.

I agree put zipper in first sooooooooooo much easier!

Zippers are great for pillows....but definitely put the zipper on the back first....saves dramas later.

I put zippers in my pillows. I place the finished front of the pillow (right side up) on the finished pillow back with the zipper (right side down). I stitch around four sides and add a binding.

I put zippers in most of the pillows I make.

Invisible Zippers work well for pillows. Here's a link to a tutorial.

http://sewiknit.blogspot.com/2006/03...-tutorial.html

Thank you, just what I will do. :lol:

I have put many zippers in cushion covers. If you are using a top piece, a bottom piece and then a piece that goes around the middle or edge of the pillow, you would cut two strips (with seam allowance so that the finished size is the same as the rest of the strip), sew the zipper between the two strips and then attach it to the original strip and sew it to the top and bottom pieces.

For throw pillows, I do the "envelope" type using two pieces on the back, overlapping them approximately two inches and use velcro or not.

Good luck!

I have made lots of pillows and the envelope style is the easiest and looks real nice. You can even use a couple pieces of velcro back on the overlaped opening if you would like. Just don't skimp on the back pieces so they overlap at least 5 or 6 inches. I also put cottonballs in the corners inside to take up room that the pillow does not fill. Good luck

WOW, good advice! :D

Ever since I found out how to do envelope style I no longer use zippers. They are so easy! You can also use buttons for the openings.