Zippers for Purses -- which one?
Which zippers do you use for your purses/bags? Metal? Nylon? Separating? Non-separating? Heavy duty or simply the ones you would use for clothes?
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I haven't made purses but have made large tote/duffle bags, which we used for car-trip suitcases. I used the large, plastic tooth zippers in them. This was many years ago but I got them at either Joann's or Hancock's. They held up very well, through multiple washings.
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often, it depends on where the zipper will be and if it will be seen. I choose which zipper by the look I want. So, for an inner pocket, I'd use a light-weight nylon zipper. For the outside closure, I might use a heavy metal because I want that look and weight. Hope this is helpful. I guess what I'm ultimately saying is it's your bag and use what you like to show your personality.
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I usually use nylon/plastic zips. Like others have said, depends on where it is going. There are "purse" zippers thatJoann's sells both in the zipper aisle and also in their purse making section. I buy a lot of my zips at a resale shop and get separating and regular. I make lots of bags and use them all. Good luck
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some patterns will specify the regular nylon ones because you sew over them and trim off the excess.
I like the special purse zippers-the ones the have two pulls. |
Where do you get the special purse zippers with 2 pulls? I have not seen them.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1
(Post 5226879)
Where do you get the special purse zippers with 2 pulls? I have not seen them.
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I buy them at Joanns. It will say purse zipper on it.
http://www.joann.com/coats-clark-pur...ck/xprd357308/ |
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