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As opposed to most zippers available in fabric and craft sores, Zippers by the yard are sold by the yard. There is a learning curve using zippers by the yard but they are very flexible and the best part – they are cost efficient. I receive questions about zippers by the yard all the time and this post is intended to answer your questions.
Where can you buy zippers by the yard?
My Handmade Space has the best options. There are hundreds of zipper tape colors and all possible coil colors: silver, gold, rose gold, gunmetal, rainbow, bronze, or regular coil. You can also select from different pull styles.
You can match your favorite fabrics or cork.
How do you cut the zippers? Do you need a special tool?
Cut the zippers to the size you need plus seam allowance with regular scissors. You don’t need any special tool.
How can you avoid raveling?
Use a lighter to burn the edges of the zipper tape – similar to polyester webbing
Can you make the zipper separating?
I would rather use an already made separating zipper because the finishing is much better, but if you like, you can use Open Zipper Ends to make the zipper separating. I’ve seen jackets made with zipper by the yard with the open ends.
To install:
- burn the zipper end (to avoid raveling)
- remove 1/2″ of the nylon coil (secure the threads with glue)
- You can wrap fusible vinyl for a better finishing
- Place the ends close to the coil and press firmly with pliers.
How can you attach the zipper pulls? Do you have a video?
Attaching zipper pulls takes practice, but gets very easy.
- Open about 1 inch of zipper tape
- Slide the one side of the rounded end of the pull (with two openings) onto the end of the tape.
- Slide the other side of the pull making sure that it is even.
- Wrap around your finger and slide the zipper pulls onto the tape.
I don’t have a video of my own but there are several available. I like this one:
Can I make two-ways zippers?
The zipper is two ways, you can make head to head zippers.
Do I need zipper stops?
For nylon zipper tape, you don’t need zipper stops. You can sew over the zipper tape and depending on what you are sewing you can use zipper tabs or metal zipper ends.
You can learn to install zipper tabs in this tutorial.
If you use metal zipper tape, yes, I recommend zipper stops.
Can I use zippers by the yard for garments/clothes?
Yes, but if the zipper is holding a dress or a skirt, use locking pulls.
Non-locking pulls won’t lock the zipper and it will not hold. non-locking zippers are great for bags or if you are not putting a lot of stress on the zipper (i.e decorative accents, sleeves, etc.) – I’ve seen onesies and jackets with non-locking pulls.
What is the difference between size #3 and size #5?
Size #3 is thinner, the thickness of the closed coil is 3 mm. This zipper is excellent for wallets and interior pockets. The width of the zipper tape is 1 inch.
Size #5 is thicker – the thickness of the closed coil is 6.45 mm. This zipper is excellent for exterior zippers on bags, backpacks, totes, etc.
Can I use zipper pulls from other vendors?
It is difficult to know because Zipper size varies from vendor to vendor. For our #5 zippers, the thickness of the closed coil is 6.45 mm. Our #5 zipper pulls fit Purse zippers from craft stores, but #5 zipper pulls from other vendors might not fit our zipper tape.
Our #5 zipper pulls are guaranteed to fit our #5 zipper tape.
Are items/prices the same on Etsy and the website?
We have two selling channels: Etsy and My Handmade Space website.
I usually list new items on the website first, and then on Etsy. You might see some items listed on the website that are not on Etsy yet.
There are some differences due to Etsy fees.
- Items are grouped on larger quantities
- kit option of 1 yd & 3 pulls is not available on Etsy.
- Zippers by the yard are not available on Etsy.
Prices are the same on both stores but most sales and discounts are applicable on the website only.
D Ring Pulls
I’ve received many questions regarding our D-Ring pulls. These sliders have D-Rings to attach custom pulls. The custom pulls are usually cork, leather, or fabric. Below is an example.
What are the names of the pull styles?
In addition to the D-Ring Pulls (pictured above), below are the names of our zipper pulls.
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Bag -
Leaf -
Anchor -
Chain Heart -
Flower -
Football -
Short Heart -
Mouse -
Regular -
Regular -
Rudder -
Stars
Sue Groves
Hello – do you ship to the uk and what is your postage’s charges please
Regards
Sue Groves
Anabelle Delgado
Hi Sue!
Yes, I ship to the UK – price depends on weight – usually around $15.
Anabelle
Charlotte Mollohan
Hi Annabelle, I just placed my order, but the Coupon (20 % off) wouldn’t work. I tried to email you a picture of the error message but it got bounced back to me.
Barbara
Greeting,
How is US shipping rates calculated?
Thanks- Barbara
Anabelle Delgado
It is based on weight.
Teri
I cant place an order for some reason it saying to enter shipping and i dont see a place to do that
Anabelle Delgado
Sorry about that, send me your order via email and I’ll send an invoice via PayPal
Kaye Stapleton
Do you ship zipper tape and pulls to Australia and can you give me an idea of shipping cost? Tank you
Anabelle Delgado
yes, I ship to Australia
price varies per weight, but usually between $15-23 – Let me know what do you want and I’ll let you know exact shipping price
Petra Baumgart
Hello. Do you also ship to Germany? And how much are the shipping costs? LG petra
Anabelle Delgado
yes, we ship worldwide
Ms BJ
Hi AnnaBelle, Is the price listed for your fabrics per yard ?
Anabelle Delgado
yes
Vivianne McKinney
could I please get an invoice for order # 42502 My email is vivianne1011@yahoo.ca Thank you
Anabelle Delgado
I sent it. Thanks for your order!
Regina Marie Espino
i got my order, and it worked out perfectly to match my fabric! Thank you. I just needed 2 sz 3 5″ zips for my daughter’s hoodie pockets, but now I have a lot of zip-by-the-yard and only one pull. Do you sell the size 3 rose gold pulls by themselves? I am thinking i would need 4-5 more for pockets inside bags and jackets and other short zip needs. Thank you!
Anabelle Delgado
Hi Regina!
yes, pulls are also available separately. This is the link
https://www.myhandmadespace.com/shop/shop/zipper-pulls/3-non-locking-regular-zipper-pulls/
eleson"
Where is ‘home’ for you?
I am in Canada.
Have some questions: re patterns
Anabelle Delgado
MA in USA
AnnChristine Karlsson
Hi Anabelle
I wonder if you have wholesale?
I have a business in Sweden
Thanks, AnnChristine
Anabelle Delgado
yes, I have wholesale prices based on order amount (from 30%-50% discount)
Avery
Do you have Wholesale pricing?
Anabelle Delgado
yes, we do. 30-50% off base on order price. Thanks for your interest.
Karen Frank
Do you have zipper pulls for the #3 zippers? They all seem to be for #5’s
Anabelle
Hi Karen,
Yes, but only regular (donut) pulls. You can select #3 pulls from the regular pulls listing. This is the link
https://www.myhandmadespace.com/shop/zipper-pulls/regular-zipper-pulls-metallic/
Tracy Bohman
Do I need to set up a wholesale account with you or just order and supply my business license or how do you want me to let you know?
Thanks so much,
Tracy Bohman
Kellie Roberts
Any idea if or when you will have the #3 nylon zipper tape in rose gold on rose tape back in stock?
Thank you,
Kellie Roberts
Anabelle Delgado
They should be available in 1-2 weeks – already on the way.
Thanks for your interest
Trupti Kale
Hello ,Please let me know if I place and order then , will you be able to send it to India,
Christine
Hi, I love the color of the matching cork zippers but cannot find the cork available for sale on your website. Where do I purchase the matching cork from?
Anabelle Delgado
Hi Christine!
Currently we don’t carry cork fabric (maybe in the near future), Try cork and cloth on Etsy.
Jenni
Hi. Are the #3 pulls locking for the Black-Rose Gold Kit (I’m putting this on a dress) or only for the #5? Do you make the metal stops in Rose Gold or only in basic colors? Thanks
Anabelle Delgado
Currently we don’t have locking pulls for #3 zippers, but I ordered them and they should be available in 4-6 weeks.
Thanks for your interest.
Lynne Sucher
Does your hardware come from China?
Anabelle Delgado
We have suppliers in different countries.