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Customers will often Buy Zips for purposes of both fashion and function.[/caption]
Here at calico laine, you can Buy Zips for a variety of purposes from dressmaking to upholstery. Zips are one of the most widely used items of haberdashery and are used by the vast majority of people on a daily basis. The idea of a "hookless fastener" was first dreamt up by Whitcomb L. Judson, an engineer from Chicago and rapidly became the most widely used mechanism of the past and present century, used for everything from zipping up a jacket to heart surgery! In our industry, dressmakers will Buy Zips as a functional item for items such as coats, dresses, jackets and jeans however, in recent years zips have ceased to be merely a functional item and have become a fashion accessory in their own right and can be found embellishing everything from dresses and skirts to bags, purses and shoes. Designers such as Balmain and Victoria Beckham have brought Zips to the forefront of fashion by creating attention grabbing designs such as the chic 'zipper dress' worn on red carpets by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez. Previously, a subtle concealed zip was the only choice for dressmakers when creating an elegant evening gown but for more brave and modern customers the zip has become the main feature of an outfit.
Although customers use and Buy Zips more frequently than almost any other item in our haberdashery collection the enormous range means many customers will still find themselves feeling particularly daunted when browsing Zips online. Here is our handy guide for customers who Buy Zips from us online and in store:
Open End Zips - most frequently, customers will Buy Zips for fastening a clothing item such as a coat or jacket. In this instance, you will require what is referred to as an open end zip meaning the zip will open completely at the bottom allowing for complete separation of two pieces of fabric. When you Buy Zips at calico laine, you can choose from a wide selection of open end zips including plastic open end zips which feature strong, moulded plastic teeth and are a popular choice for jackets and knitwear. If you require a zip with even stronger teeth, choose our metal open end zips. One of the most popular items we sell, metal open end zips are a robust and long lasting fastener which work fantastically alongside heavier items such as wax and leather jackets. We also carry a selection of nylon open end zips which feature a slightly finer tooth than chunky plastic zips however, this is still an excellent quality fastener which can be used on lighter weight coats, jackets and cardigans.
Trouser Zips - many of our dressmakers will also Buy Zips for repair projects and our selection of nickel trouser zips are an excellent choice of fastener. With strong, nickel teeth these zips are more durable than a plastic of nylon zip and are the ideal choice for extending the life of your existing garments such as suit trousers.
Dress Zips - as the name suggests, customers who Buy Zips for dressmaking projects such as dresses and skirts will purchase a closed end dress zip. Our selection of dress zips are a relatively lightweight zip which work well in items such as evening dresses and skirts and will not weight your garment down. Our dress zips are not only used for new projects but are also an excellent choice for sewing into your existing items as a replacement zip.
Concealed Zips - sometimes referred to as invisible zips, customers who Buy Zips for more formal garments will often choose a concealed zip. Concealed zips are chosen when the dressmaker does not wish for the zip to be visible from the outside of the garment and are the perfect choice for projects such as evening gowns, dresses and skirts. Concealed zips will work well alongside a variety of dressmaking fabrics including silk and jersey and heavier weight fabrics such as wool and melton.
When purchasing from our wide range of haberdashery, customers can Buy Zips for more practical tasks such as tent zips, cushion zips for upholstery and continuous zipping for items included sports bags and sleeping bags.
Customers will often Buy Zips for purposes of both fashion and function.[/caption]
Here at calico laine, you can Buy Zips for a variety of purposes from dressmaking to upholstery. Zips are one of the most widely used items of haberdashery and are used by the vast majority of people on a daily basis. The idea of a "hookless fastener" was first dreamt up by Whitcomb L. Judson, an engineer from Chicago and rapidly became the most widely used mechanism of the past and present century, used for everything from zipping up a jacket to heart surgery! In our industry, dressmakers will Buy Zips as a functional item for items such as coats, dresses, jackets and jeans however, in recent years zips have ceased to be merely a functional item and have become a fashion accessory in their own right and can be found embellishing everything from dresses and skirts to bags, purses and shoes. Designers such as Balmain and Victoria Beckham have brought Zips to the forefront of fashion by creating attention grabbing designs such as the chic 'zipper dress' worn on red carpets by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez. Previously, a subtle concealed zip was the only choice for dressmakers when creating an elegant evening gown but for more brave and modern customers the zip has become the main feature of an outfit.
Although customers use and Buy Zips more frequently than almost any other item in our haberdashery collection the enormous range means many customers will still find themselves feeling particularly daunted when browsing Zips online. Here is our handy guide for customers who Buy Zips from us online and in store:
Open End Zips - most frequently, customers will Buy Zips for fastening a clothing item such as a coat or jacket. In this instance, you will require what is referred to as an open end zip meaning the zip will open completely at the bottom allowing for complete separation of two pieces of fabric. When you Buy Zips at calico laine, you can choose from a wide selection of open end zips including plastic open end zips which feature strong, moulded plastic teeth and are a popular choice for jackets and knitwear. If you require a zip with even stronger teeth, choose our metal open end zips. One of the most popular items we sell, metal open end zips are a robust and long lasting fastener which work fantastically alongside heavier items such as wax and leather jackets. We also carry a selection of nylon open end zips which feature a slightly finer tooth than chunky plastic zips however, this is still an excellent quality fastener which can be used on lighter weight coats, jackets and cardigans.
Trouser Zips - many of our dressmakers will also Buy Zips for repair projects and our selection of nickel trouser zips are an excellent choice of fastener. With strong, nickel teeth these zips are more durable than a plastic of nylon zip and are the ideal choice for extending the life of your existing garments such as suit trousers.
Dress Zips - as the name suggests, customers who Buy Zips for dressmaking projects such as dresses and skirts will purchase a closed end dress zip. Our selection of dress zips are a relatively lightweight zip which work well in items such as evening dresses and skirts and will not weight your garment down. Our dress zips are not only used for new projects but are also an excellent choice for sewing into your existing items as a replacement zip.
Concealed Zips - sometimes referred to as invisible zips, customers who Buy Zips for more formal garments will often choose a concealed zip. Concealed zips are chosen when the dressmaker does not wish for the zip to be visible from the outside of the garment and are the perfect choice for projects such as evening gowns, dresses and skirts. Concealed zips will work well alongside a variety of dressmaking fabrics including silk and jersey and heavier weight fabrics such as wool and melton.
When purchasing from our wide range of haberdashery, customers can Buy Zips for more practical tasks such as tent zips, cushion zips for upholstery and continuous zipping for items included sports bags and sleeping bags.