Royal British Legion Poppy Zip Puller Pack of Two

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Most sewing patterns don't recommend a zipper size, they just give you a length. So you'll have to choose the size yourself! Keep this in mind while selecting a zipper size: the larger the size, the wider and more conspicuous the teeth will be - and the heavier the zipper will be. Also, knowing what each part of a zipper is can help you to find the right replacement pieces when repairing a zipper. Zipper Slider: The slider is placed on the zipper teeth and is moved up and down the teeth to open and close the teeth. Now that you know the anatomy of a zipper, let's take a look at the different zipper options available. There are 4 primary types of zippers, all of which can be found in both separating and non-separating varieties. For one, they are heavier than their plastic counterparts - keep this in mind when making lighter-weight garments or projects. For example, a metal zipper won't pair well a chiffon!

If you need to find a replacement zipper for a garment or other item, you'll need to determine the size and type of the original zipper so you can find an appropriate replacement. Because we craft every piece of jewelry by hand, all dimensions are approximate. Subtle variations are natural. The final type of zipper is invisible zippers, which are also known as concealed zippers. Invisible zippers are usually made with plastic coil teeth, but they have a few key differences from a standard coil zipper. Zippers are sized by measuring the width of the teeth, while the zipper is closed, in millimeters. So, a #5 zipper has 5mm wide teeth. That seems easy enough, right? But why does this matter? When you're scrolling through zipper options at your favorite online sewing supply retailer, you'll likely see numbers with a # symbol before them in the descriptions. This is the zipper size.Many zippers, especially those used on bags and luggage have two sliders on the zipper teeth. These are two-way zippers. One-Way Zippers

Have you ever tried sewing with any of the fun zipper options we talked about today? Leave a comment below, I would love to hear about your zipper sewing adventures!This type of zipper works well for reversible projects as well as items that need to have a zipper tab on both sides, such as a tent. One-Way vs. Two-Way Zippers This is useful for projects where water-resistance is needed, since the teeth being turned to the inside provides another layer of protection against water. It's also great if you just don't like seeing the zipper teeth from the outside! Reversible Zipper Sliders

Knowing the anatomy of a zipper is important. It helps you to understand how each component works together to make a functional zipper. This is useful information when selecting the right zipper option for your project. Most sewing patterns will recommend a length of zipper for the project. To find the length of a zipper, measure from the top stop to the bottom stop. Or, if you're using a separating zipper, from the top stop to the retaining box.Top Stop: The top zipper stop is a metal or plastic piece secured to each side of the zipper tape above the teeth. This prevents the zipper slider from coming off the top of the zipper. Some zippers have a top stop on each piece of zipper tape, while others have one top stop that goes across both sides of zipper tape. While "reversible sliders" may sound like it should be the same thing as "reverse sliders" - it's actually something completely different! Most zipper sliders work from the toothed side of the zipper. This means that the teeth will be facing towards the outside of your project, which is great for most applications. Non-separating zippers don't come apart completely. Sometimes the bottom of the zipper doesn't come apart and sometimes both the top and bottom remain attached. The teeth of coil zippers are made from thin pieces of plastic that have a coil-like appearance. These teeth are stitched to the zipper tape with thread.