In modern sewing, one of the most popular products used is the zip. It can be used in so many different ways; customers who Buy Zips from us here at Calico Laine have been known to use them in many creative projects for both functional and decorative purposes. We strive to stock as many different types, lengths and colours of zips as possible in order to ensure that whatever you require for your own project, you are guaranteed to find it here with us.
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Concealed zips are great for when you want to hide the fastening in your project.[/caption]
Arguably the most frequently purchased zip for our customers is the dress zip - this closed end zip is used for skirts, dresses, lightweight trousers and even decorative items such as cushions and accessories like bags. It is available in lengths from 4" all the way up to 22" in increments of 2" at a time, and our colour range is enormous in an effort to match whatever fabric you are using for your project.
We also stock other types of closed end zips such as jeans zips, which are durable enough to use for heavier fabrics such as denim and gabardine. If you are trying to Buy Zips for a project that requires them not to be seen on the finished item, we recommend looking at our concealed zips which are easy to install and, when finished, only allow the zip pull to be visible.
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Continuous zipping can be bought by the metre so you can cut to your required length.[/caption]
As for open ended zips, we stock several different kinds including nylon, plastic, metal and heavy duty. These types refer to the material that the teeth of the zip is made from, and as such, each type varies in weight and what it can be used for. For garments such as jackets and hoodies, we usually recommend that our customers Buy Zips from the nylon or plastic ranges.
If these zips are still not long enough for your needs, then we also stock continuous zipping which you can cut to your own length. Please be aware that zip pulls are sold separately unless stated.
Do you have any tips for installing zips in your creative projects? Do you have any uses that we haven't mentioned? Leave a message on our Facebook page - we love to hear back from our customers!
Concealed zips are great for when you want to hide the fastening in your project.[/caption]
Arguably the most frequently purchased zip for our customers is the dress zip - this closed end zip is used for skirts, dresses, lightweight trousers and even decorative items such as cushions and accessories like bags. It is available in lengths from 4" all the way up to 22" in increments of 2" at a time, and our colour range is enormous in an effort to match whatever fabric you are using for your project.
We also stock other types of closed end zips such as jeans zips, which are durable enough to use for heavier fabrics such as denim and gabardine. If you are trying to Buy Zips for a project that requires them not to be seen on the finished item, we recommend looking at our concealed zips which are easy to install and, when finished, only allow the zip pull to be visible.
[caption id="attachment_9484" align="alignleft" width="150"] Continuous zipping can be bought by the metre so you can cut to your required length.[/caption]
As for open ended zips, we stock several different kinds including nylon, plastic, metal and heavy duty. These types refer to the material that the teeth of the zip is made from, and as such, each type varies in weight and what it can be used for. For garments such as jackets and hoodies, we usually recommend that our customers Buy Zips from the nylon or plastic ranges.
If these zips are still not long enough for your needs, then we also stock continuous zipping which you can cut to your own length. Please be aware that zip pulls are sold separately unless stated.
Do you have any tips for installing zips in your creative projects? Do you have any uses that we haven't mentioned? Leave a message on our Facebook page - we love to hear back from our customers!