Zips are a very important item when dressmaking and sometimes there are so many to choose form it is difficult to know which zips are the most suitable to use. Here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic range of zips to choose from in different materials and a vast selection of colours so can closely match your fabrics! Zips not only have a purpose, but can be used as a statement piece on clothing too! The most commonly used zips are the YKK Dress Zips which have a closed end and come in a vast range of 29 great colours! They start from as little as 4″ and go up to 22″. Dress Zips are easily sewn into garments and have nylon teeth. We also have Concealed Zips which are completely hidden and the pull is the only visible part that can be seen. Concealed Zips are perfect for evening wear or smart wear so there is no distraction from the garment. These zips start from 8″ and reach up to 22″ but can be cut down to your specific measurements and sewn into your garments! They are available in a brilliant selection of colours and are joined together at the bottom. If you need open ended zips, we have a large selection to choose from in different materials depending on what you need to use them for. Open Ended Zips are the zips that you use for jackets, bags etc, which don’t join together at the bottom.  They are available in bigger lengths than the closed end zips. In the Open Ended Zip range we have plastic, nylon, metal and even heavy duty which are extra strong! Continuous Zipping is ideal as you can cut it to exactly how you want it and is great value for money.  They are ideal for furnishings such as cushions for sofa’s and for larger lengths which aren’t available in the individual zips. We also have an option of bulk buy zips and two way zips. We also have a range of zipper pulls too, if you find that the standard pulls are too small or you simply want to add a bit of detailing! I hope that you have enjoyed today’s blog on our great range of zips! If you have any queries regarding any of our products, please don’t hesitate to contact us and a member of our sales team will be more than happy to help you! As always, if you have any thoughts or ideas of your own, please feel free to leave them in the box below….and don’t forget to follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest news and special offers! Until next time, Calico Laine