Open End Zips

The majority of customers we deal with at Calico Laine are looking to Buy Zips for dressmaking projects and therefore only need their zips to be a small size however we do occasionally get asked for zips in a longer length for more unusual projects. There are a number of zips that can be used for those times when a...

The clocks have fallen behind an hour and the nights are certainly drawing in. The autumn is definitely here. This is by far my favourite time of year; I love the colours in the trees and the nip in the air. The cooler air inevitably means we need to dig out our winter wardrobe. Let’s be honest, clothes are not...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a huge amount of fasteners for dressmaking but by far the best selling fastener is zips and you can Buy Zips from our large selection online or in store. With a huge range of zips to choose from we will always be able to offer you a solution for your dressmaking queries. One of...

One of the best selling haberdashery items here at Calico Laine is our range of zips however many customers who ring us to Buy Zips are unsure as to which type of zip they need for their project. There are a number of different zips in our range and these are split into two different types; open end and closed...

When working with a fastening in your sewing or dressmaking project, it is important that the correct one is chosen and used - and if you opt to use a zip, it can be a little confusing having to choose from the massive variety we have here at Calico Laine! In today's blog we'll be talking about the different types...

One of the most popular questions we are asked from our customers, on a daily basis, is what type of zips are suitable to go into a jacket. With the winter months now upon us, people are beginning to wear their heavier coats and jackets and many people find that when they pull their old coat out of the wardrobe...

Zips are a very popular item here at Calico Laine and we often get asked what is the best type of replacement zip to use. If you are replacing a zip in a jacket, coat or cardigan then you will will need to use an open end zip. In my entry today I am going to talk about the range...

Zips at Calico Laine come in such a wide and varied range of different colours and sizes. In my entry today I am going to try and cover the range of zips that we offer here at Calico Laine and try to explain some of their uses. Open End Zips: These zips are typically found in jackets, cardigans and fleeces...

One of the most annoying things that can happen is your Zip breaking. It always seems to happen when you are in a rush or on your way out. Fear not, here at Calico Laine we have every type of replacement zip that you can think of. Below I will list the different types of zips we sell: Metal Open...

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...