Royal British Legion Poppy Zip Puller Pack of Two

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Many zippers, especially those used on bags and luggage have two sliders on the zipper teeth. These are two-way zippers. One-Way Zippers Zipper Tape: The zipper tape is the fabric portion of a zipper that will sewn into your project. Each zipper has 2 pieces of zipper tape that the teeth are secured to. 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!

Metal zippers are perfect for bags, pants, and outerwear that will receive a lot of wear and tear. However, there are a few negatives to using metal zippers. 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.

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The downside to coil zippers is that the thin teeth can be prone to getting bent or damaged over time. Molded Plastic Zippers While "reversible sliders" may sound like it should be the same thing as "reverse sliders" - it's actually something completely different! A head-to-head zipper is a type of two-way zipper with sliders that are facing towards each other on the tape. To close a head-to-head zipper, the sliders must be pulled in towards each other, while to open the zipper they are pulled apart. Retaining Box/Starter Box: Separating zippers don't have a bottom stop, instead they have a retaining box and insertion pin mechanism. The retaining box is the larger metal or plastic piece located on one side of the zipper tape below the teeth. The purpose of this box is to get the insertion pin in position, aligning the two sides of zipper teeth, and allowing the zipper to close. Coil zippers are flexible and lightweight, making them perfect for sewing into curved seams. They are also resistant to pulling apart while closed. This is great when making bags or luggage that may get overstuffed and put pressure on the zipper.

First, the teeth of an invisible zipper are curled underneath the tape, hiding them from view. In addition, the slider is usually very narrow to allow it to hide easily within a seam. 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.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

These 2 types of zippers have slightly different parts because they function differently. The Parts of a Zipper 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. As I mentioned earlier, there are a lot of options when it comes to zippers these days. And that includes the sliders. 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.

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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. Bottom Stop: The bottom stop is similar in functionality to the top stop - it's meant to prevent the slider from coming off the bottom of the zipper. However, only non-separating zippers have bottom stops. The bottom stop usually goes across both sides of the zipper tape to keep the bottom of the zipper together.