Many customers approach our Haberdashery department to Buy Zips and often ask for advice regarding which zip is most suitable for their requirements. When you Buy Zips online the amount of items on offer can prove a little daunting, particularly for customers who are not experienced tailors or dressmakers. Many of our customers will Buy Zips as a one off purchase simply for repairing the fastener on existing items. Most of us have favourite items of clothing that we particularly enjoy wearing and it does seem a shame to have to throw items away simply because of a faulty fastening. With our fantastic selection of fasteners you can now Buy Zips from our Haberdashery department to extend the life of your clothing items. When repairing jackets you will want to Buy Zips from our open end selection; open end zips are zips that are designed to open fully leaving you with two separate pieces so you can take your jacket on and off. We sell a wide selection of open end zips including our metal range featuring attractive, shiny metal teeth. This zip is ideal for winter coats and jackets made from heavier weight materials. Our selection of brass open end zips are popular for their rustic appearance and are often chosen for coats and jackets made from darker coloured materials such as leather and suede. If you are looking to Buy Zips to replace the fastener on your skirts or dresses our Haberdashery department carry a variety of suitable items. For customers who do not mind their zip fastening being visible on the outside of their garment will usually opt for our selection of dress zips; dress zips are a closed end zip meaning the two pieces of the fastener are joined together at the bottom and are not only the ideal choice for dresses but can also be used on skirts and trousers. Our Haberdashery department have sourced dress zips in a wide variety of colour options featuring matching teeth to ensure a perfect blend with the fabric of your garment.  Another option for dresses and skirts is the invisible zip. Many customers, even those experienced in the art of dressmaking, will find the notion of inserting an invisible zip quite daunting however this a much easier task than you may think! You will need to ensure that you have the correct tools to hand before you embark upon the task including pins and an invisible zipper foot. Invisible zips are the ideal choice for customers who do not wish the fastening to be visible from the outside of the garment and when inserted correctly these zips will appear as part of the seam resulting in a smooth, professional finish and are popular with customers who Buy Zips for formal wear such as evening dresses. All of the Zips our Haberdashery department carry meet and exceed British Standards for strength and durability and are brought to you by some of the best regarded manufacturers in the industry such as YKK.