Product Description
No.5 Continuous Zip in Aqua
Fresh, light, and versatile, this No.5 continuous zipper tape in Aqua is a lively addition to your sewing supplies. Sold by the ½ metre, it’s supplied in one continuous length when you order more than one unit, so you can cut exactly what your project requires. Each ½ metre includes one matching rectangular #5 pull; extra pulls are available separately so you can configure either single- or double-pull zips with ease.
The nylon coil design combines smooth operation with flexibility and strength. It curves neatly around gussets and boxed corners, sits flat under top-stitching, and glides reliably without snagging. Softer on machine needles than metal, the No.5 coil (5 mm width) offers the ideal balance—substantial enough for bags and organisers, yet light enough for smaller accessories such as pouches and cases. Perfect for handbags, backpacks, wash bags, project organisers, and home décor items like cushions or storage baskets.
Continuous zip tape gives makers freedom: cut to your chosen length, insert sliders from either direction, and tailor the closure to match your design. With its tone-on-tone Aqua tape, coil, and pull, this zip creates a crisp, coordinated look. It pairs beautifully with beachy palettes, tropical prints, or muted neutrals needing a soft pop of colour, making it a versatile choice for both playful and polished makes.
Key Details
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Type: No.5 continuous nylon coil zipper tape (zipper chain by the metre)
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Colour: Aqua tape with matching coil and pull
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Ordering: Sold by the ½ metre; supplied in one continuous length
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Included: 1 × #5 rectangular pull per ½ metre (additional pulls available separately)
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Compatibility: Use with #5 coil zipper pulls only (not compatible with #3, metal, or moulded-tooth sliders)
Maker’s notes
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Use a zipper foot and a moderate stitch length for clean, even top-stitching.
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Double-sided basting tape is helpful for holding layers in place while sewing.
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To finish ends, fold the tape back and stitch down, or enclose with a fabric tab.
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Nylon coil can be safely stitched across; avoid this with metal zips.
Practical and refreshing, this Aqua No.5 continuous zip is a flexible, easy-to-use closure that brings a professional, colourful finish to bags, organisers, and home décor projects alike.
Other Details
✨ Attaching a Zipper Pull
- Separate the ends of the zip tape by a few centimetres to give yourself space.
- Place the slider so the flat side faces upward and the curved side points down.
- Insert the first side of the tape into the slider until it catches.
- Line up the second side carefully and feed it into the opposite channel.
- Push both sides in gently until the teeth begin to mesh.
- Slide the pull along the tape to check it’s secure and moving smoothly.
✂️ Snip Snip Tip: For easier threading, cut about 5 mm of the zipper teeth off one side of the tape. Feed the longer side with the teeth into the slider first, then the trimmed side — the stagger helps the pull catch and align cleanly.
Alternative: Trimming both ends of the tape on a slight angle can also help. Seal the cut edges with a quick pass of heat or fray stop to prevent unravelling.
