Weight is an important factor to consider as you want to match a suitable weight to the project you’re working on.

Some zippers such as nylon coil and chunky zips can be cut with scissors to shorten, however metal ones need a little more work to shorten & pliers are the perfect tool for this.

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Don’t forget when it comes to measuring the length of your zip, you should start measuring from the top stop and finish measuring when you reach bottom stop, this will give you the most accurate measurement of your zip. How heavy are zips?

Retainer Box: Secures it together and stops the slider from coming off of the bottom – this only applies to separating zips. Now you know your top stop from your slider let’s talk about the two basic zips types: Closed ended zips & open ended zips… Ideal for holding together seams, zips or hems when stitching knit fabric, it’ll also keep the fabric from stretching as you sew. So for example if you’re sewing some children’s clothes with a zip on the front, metal may not be suitable as it would be too heavy and weigh the whole garment down. Zipper Tools

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An easy tool most of us have in our homes, the same sellotape we use with wrapping paper! We like Scotch Magic Tape as it doesn’t leave a residue on your project. Zipper Tape: This is the fabric part that gets sewn on to your project. The zipper teeth are attached to the zipper tape When sewing your makes, if your project doesn’t include a recommendation for the size of the zipper, you can use the table below: Zipper Size Chart Zipper No.