Calico Laine stock a huge range of different fabrics for many different dressmaking needs and ideas. Haberdashery goes hand in hand with dressmaking whether it is necessary items you need to repair garments or to simply decorate them, we have a fantastic choice for you to have a look at! Zips are an important part of dressmaking and are very commonly used as statement pieces too! We have a huge selection of Zips to cater for all sorts of uses and in a choice of different materials ranging from Invisible Zips to Heavy Duty Zips! If you are looking for a Zip that is going to be slightly heavier than normal dress zips, we have a wonderful choice of Metal Open Ended Zips. These Zips have nickel teeth and are open ended which means they come completely apart (for example, used in jackets and coats) The great thing about these zips is that they are also available in a selection of different colours so you can easily find the best match to your garments! Our Metal Open End Zips are made by top manufacturer YKK, RSB and Opti which are all owned by YKK. They are a 'size 5' zip and are great to be used as statement pieces which are right on trend at the moment and look great on leather jackets too! If you are conscious about the colouring of the teeth, we have a selection of Brass Zips which have the darker teeth and look great on clothing and accessories such as bags and shoes which have that vintage look and feel to them! We also have many other Zips in our range such as Closed Ended Zips, Concealed Zips Trouser Zips and many more! If you require any information regarding any of our products, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our helpful staff! Why not also follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages? We often have special offers and competitions on these sites and it and excellent way to keep to date with what’s happening, Until next time, Calico Lane