The first thing you need to know what you are buying zips is if you are looking for Open End Zips or closed end zips. Open end zips are fasteners that open fully at the bottom so that the two halves come apart from each other fully other similar to the style you would have in a jacket. Closed end...
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...