Here at Calico Laine we carry a wide range of Zips suitable for a variety of applications including dressmaking, knitting and upholstery. It is important to ensure that you are selecting the correct fastening for your project which is why we carry such a wide range of Zips. Zips are used by all of us for a wide range of functions on a daily basis, most commonly as a fastening for clothing items including coats, jackets, dresses and jeans however, in recent years Zips have become more popular as a decorative item rather than just a practical one and can be found adorning a range of fashionable accessories such as bags, purses and even jewellery. Concealed Zips are possibly our most popular fastening with dressmakers; also known as invisible Zips this popular fastening is primarily used in clothing items such as dresses and skirts and are chosen when the designer does not wish for the Zip to be visible from the outside of a garment. By choosing a concealed Zip you can ensure that your design retains a clean and professional finish by disguising your fastening as part of the seam of your garment. Our selection of concealed Zips are suitable for use alongside many dressmaking fabrics including delicate silk to heavier weight fabrics including wool and metal and are available in a wide selection of colours to ensure the perfect match for your fabric. We also carry a variety of open end Zips in a wide selection of colours and sizes which are the perfect choice for use in clothing items such as jackets and cardigans. Our selection of plastic open end Zips feature excellent quality moulded teeth and are often chosen as a replacement zip for dressmakers working on repairs. If you are looking for an open end Zip to use alongside a heavier weight fabric, our metal open end range offer a sturdy fastening silver teeth which are not only practically but are an attractive addition to jackets and coats. Due to their robust nature and long lasting quality this is the ideal choice of fastening for heavier weight items such as leather and wax jackets. We have recently added a selection of knitting in open end Zips to our collection which have proven to be very popular with knitters as an alternative to more traditional fastening such as toggles and buttons. These Zips are especially simple to use and come with a full instruction leaflet as to how to apply them to your projects. You can see our full range of Zips by visiting the haberdashery section of our website.