Zip

With so many different types of Zips to choose from on the internet the prospect of buying zips online can become a daunting one. The importance of style and function will come into play depending on which fabric you are using to make your garment from or what style of zip you are trying to replace. Here I will discuss...

Zips are an essential everyday item used primarily for closing the gap between two pieces of material. Zips have a wide range of uses, on coats, shoes, bag zips and much more. With its multitude of uses zips need to be vigilant, Calico Laine stock a wide range of zips to suit every purpose. Although, how do you know what...

In the world of sewing, a zip can be a tricky thing to learn how to fit properly if you have never attempted it before. Even when you do have a few successes with sewing a zip under your belt, it can still be a little difficult sometimes! I always find that following a tutorial can help make the whole...

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 on any sewing project, it is not just the fabric that is important to the process - it is also the Haberdashery items, of which there are hundreds to choose from. One of the most purchased items both in our stores and online is Zips - this simple fastening can be used in countless garments for so many different reasons...

Zips may not be considered to be the most sophisticated of technology and are often taken for granted by most of us, but they are the most widely used mechanism of the past and present century. In dressmaking, zips are a necessity and are used on everything from dresses and trousers to shoes and bags as a way to join...