- Place the zipper right side down on the right side of one long edge of a back rectangle.
- Baste the zipper to the edge of the fabric.
- Sew a zig zag stitch along the sewn edge.
Free Directions to Sew a Pillow Cover with a Zipper Back
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
Attaching the Zipper - Step 1
Attaching the Zipper - Step 1
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
* Adjust the length of the zipper teeth if necessary so that the teeth are the length of the zipper form.
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- Materials & Cutting
- Attaching the Zipper - Step 1
- Attaching the Zipper - Step 2
- Attach the Second Back to the Zipper
- Create the Zipper Flap
- Top Stitch the Zipper Flap
- Baste Ends of Zipper Flap
- Sew the Back to the Front
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