Product Description
No.5 Continuous Zip in Light Blue
Calm, fresh, and versatile, this No.5 continuous zipper tape in Light Blue is a reliable choice for a wide range of sewing projects. Sold by the ½ metre, it’s supplied in one continuous length when you order more than one unit, so you can cut precisely what your pattern requires. Each ½ metre includes one matching rectangular #5 pull; extra pulls are available separately, giving you the option to configure single- or double-pull zips with ease.
The nylon coil design offers smooth, dependable function with the flexibility makers need. It curves neatly around gussets and boxed corners, sews comfortably under top-stitching, and glides easily without snagging. The No.5 coil width (5 mm) provides reassuring strength—robust enough for handbags, backpacks, and organisers, while still light enough for pouches, cases, and cushions.
Continuous zip tape lets you customise closures for your project: cut to the exact length, add sliders from either direction, and adapt the finish as required. With tape, coil, and pull all dyed to match in Light Blue, this zip delivers a cohesive, polished look. It pairs beautifully with cool-toned fabrics, seaside palettes, or playful prints, offering either a soft accent or a fresh pop of colour depending on your design.
Key Details
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Type: No.5 continuous nylon coil zipper tape (zipper chain by the metre)
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Colour: Light Blue 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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A zipper foot and a moderate stitch length help achieve neat, parallel top-stitching.
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Double-sided basting tape is a useful aid for holding layers before sewing.
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Finish ends by folding the tape back and stitching down, or enclosing with a fabric tab.
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Nylon coil can be stitched across safely; avoid sewing over metal teeth.
Practical, flexible, and softly coloured, this Light Blue No.5 continuous zip brings both dependability and a clean, professional finish to your handmade projects.
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.
