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Easy Envelope Pillow Cover — No Zipper Needed! | Learn to Sew Ep. 6

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Have you ever looked at a store-bought pillow cover and thought — I could make that? You absolutely can. And the secret is that there’s no zipper involved at all.

The envelope pillow cover is one of those sewing projects that looks so polished from the front that nobody ever thinks to ask how you got the pillow inside. Two overlapping back panels create a hidden pocket opening — no zipper, no buttons, no snaps. Just clever construction.

If you’ve been following along with the Learn to Sew series, you already have everything you need to make this. You’ve sewn straight lines in Episode 4 and finished your first project in Episode 5. This is your next step — your first home décor make. 🌿

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Know Your Machine: A Beginner’s Guide to the Parts of a Sewing Machine 🧵

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By Maribel · Maribel Designs 4 U · Parts of a sewing machine for beginners

Introduction

So you’ve got a sewing machine — maybe it’s been sitting in the corner of your room for a while, or maybe it just arrived and you’re staring at it wondering where to even begin. Friend, I’ve been there!

Before you sew your very first stitch, there’s one thing that will make everything easier: knowing your machine. I mean really knowing it — what each part is called, what it does, and why it matters.

In this post (and the companion YouTube video!), we’re going to walk through the key parts of a sewing machine together, nice and slow. By the end, that intimidating machine will feel a whole lot more like a friend.

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