I love the winter, I think there is something cosy about the dark nights but this time of year can cause havoc if you're not well equipped. Good quality clothing items can be expensive so its often worth while making do and repairing any imperfections. The most common complaint with winter coats is broken Zips. Don't be deterred by a broken zip, its actually quite an easy alteration. The hardest part of fixing a zip is usually taking the old one out so be sure to have some scissors or hand a stitch ripper. There's nothing worse than trying to get a job completed with the incorrect tools.

Buying Zips Online at Calico Laine

This time of year people are often left feeling a little deflated after the joy of Christmas is over, the cold weather is taking it toll and the summer seems like a long way off. Personally I find that a good night out always cheers me up and is an excellent excuse to wear your Christmas dress again. If you were a little heavy handed taking your dress off before Christmas and accidentally damaged the zip then don't despair. There no need to buy a new dress if you already have a frock that just needs a new zip. Here at Fabric-World we sell a vast range of Zips to meet all your requirements. A lot of dresses now a days have a concealed zip in them which are hardly visible once in. These are quite often very light weight and made cheaply making them a weak point in many garments. However, all the zips we stock are made by YKK who are renowned for producing excellent quality goods. It really is worth going to the effort of replacing the zip especially if you want plenty more wear out your lovely dress. For many of us January means booking our summer holiday, we need something to look forward to. However if your tent or sleeping bag has been stashed up in the loft with a broken zip and forgotten about then you'll be in for a nasty surprise when it comes to packing. This is the perfect time to get all your camping repairs done giving you peace of mind. Here at Calico Laine we sell a great selection of extra long zips for tents and sleeping bags alike.