How To Hand Sew A Pillow Closed

Learn how to hand-sew a pillow closed with this step-by-step sewing tutorial. Hand sewing a pillow closed is a great way to close a pillow cover if you're intimidated by zippers!

CHAPTERS-
0:00 Intro
0:21 Supplies Needed To Sew Pillow Closed
0:52 Basting Stitch
1:38 Sewing Ladder Stitch
4:01 Knotting Thread

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[JannNewtonBeautyOver]

You can easily learn how to hand-sew a pillow closed with this tutorial!
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[nancywhitmore]

Please don't EVER delete this video! It's a great help! Thank you so much for posting it! I've had to look at it several times over the years because I don't make pillows very often and I forget how to close them properly. I love being able to look at your video whenever I need it! Thanks again!

[kathyschlenker]

I tore the tag off a new throw pillow I got my daughter for Xmas like a bonehead. I’m sooo glad I watched this. What a difference. You are teaching a life skill. Thank you so much

[kspooks]

I’m sewing a sachet/herb packet like a pillow and I realized that I didn’t know how to close it without dropping all the herbs since I haven’t made pillows in years 😂 this was a great help!

[SquidTheCanid]

My Lady, you are a life saver! I tried following a different tutorial and could not for the life of me figure out why my stitch looked messy. Thank you!!

[chelsiec]

I was so scared to finish my first handmade embroidered pillow before watching this and now I'm just excited!!! Thank you!

[tkokayde]

This was so helpful, thank you! I have recently come back to sewing and needed a refresher on a clean finish. This was perfect!

[jessicadowless]

I don't really ever make comments on Youtube videos, but I just need to say that you seem absolutely precious. I don't know why but I can just feel your sweet spirit as you teach. Also, this is super helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[scotttrudell]

Great video! I am rather new to the hobby of sewing. I have always wondered how you do a hidden stitch. I have watched several videos and how to books... But they never show it as clearly as you do. Thank you!!

[georgeNconrad]

OMG thank you for this video! I'm an occupational therapist and my kiddos have all become obsessed with making these emoji pillows. I always end up with the task of sewing them closed and until now, I had no idea how. That's why they always had to have "hair" to hide my bad stitching.

[uppereast]

Thank you Jann. I just completed my first set of pillows and needed some guidance on how to finish the open seam.

[remustookthejoints]

i didnt make a pillow just a tiny jacket for a stuff animal BUT i was having trouble figuring out how to close the seam when i flipped a piece inside out and this helped alot! thank you so much!

[CarmencitaTiradoJayandme]

I’m so happy you said not to go through both layers when sewing!!! I love this video thank you so much!!! I wanted my pillows to have a finished look and I’m glad I ran into your tutorial ❤️

[reeciti]

Thank you for such a clear tutorial. I'm making pillows from fabrics that can't be washed and have a down/feather fill. Most tutorials on how to make pillows with have a zipper closure or are closed on the machine. Your method makes such a clean edge! I also love the way you've matted you fabric at the seams. Those are the details that say quality. It. requires more fabric but the final product is so very worth it. Thanks again!

[blackicethehusky]

Thank you so much for this how to video. I have an almost 30 year old pillow I had to re-stuff the stuffing but didn’t know how to sew it shut thank you so much

[LuisCostaJr]

Thank you for the help. I bought a pillow cover. When I was stuffing it with a 20x20 pillow it ripped the stitching on one side. This is my first time sewing and thanks to you I fix the stitching :) thank you.

[tlojewelrylove]

Although I never knew the name of this stitch, I learned it over 50 years ago when I was a little girl and my great grandmother was teaching me to hand sew. What I didn't learn in my high school Home Economics class when learning to sew on a machine was stitching the guide line. That is a very useful tip especially especially when closing something large such as a quilt, etc.. "Sew" happy I found your tips.😉 Thanks!👍

[amberisaacson]

Big help, thank you! Sewing the last seam of my travel trailer cushions.

[aprilduff]

I've been using this tutorial for my hair embroidered pillows I've been making. Thank you for teaching me.

[buffnstuff]

Finally, a video that MADE me get it!! I am a terrible seamstress, but now, my pillow covers will look polished...instead of hamfisted together. Thank you!