Product Description
No.5 Continuous Zip in Pale Ivory
Quiet, tidy, and dependable, this No.5 continuous zipper tape in Pale Ivory is a sewing room staple for neat closures on bags and craft projects. 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 you need for pockets, main openings, and organisers. Each ½ metre includes one matching rectangular #5 pull; extra pulls are available separately so you can configure single- or double-pull zips with ease.
The nylon coil construction delivers a smooth glide with the flexibility makers rely on. It curves cleanly around gussets and boxed corners, sits flat under top-stitching, and is kinder to domestic-machine needles than metal teeth. Size 5 (5 mm coil width) offers a reassuring, bag-worthy presence—substantial without being heavy—ideal for handbags, backpacks, pouches, wash bags, toiletry cases, project organisers, and home décor accessories such as cushions and storage bins.
Because this is continuous zip, you’re in control: cut to length for each application, feed sliders from either direction, and create the exact opening your pattern calls for. The tone-on-tone Pale Ivory tape and coil lends a calm, tailored look that pairs well with neutrals, pastels, or crisp monochrome palettes. It’s an easy way to achieve a professional, coordinated finish across a full set of matching accessories.
Key Details
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Type: No.5 continuous nylon coil zipper tape (zipper chain by the metre)
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Colour: Pale Ivory 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 tidy, parallel top-stitching.
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A strip of double-sided basting tape helps manage layers before sewing.
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For ends, fold back the tape and stitch, or seal carefully with stitching or a fabric zipper tab.
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You can safely stitch across nylon coil when required; avoid doing so on metal teeth.
If you prefer components that support good workmanship rather than shout for attention, this Pale Ivory No.5 continuous zip earns its place in your kit: flexible, practical, and ready to customise—cut to length, add the sliders you need, and enjoy a clean, durable closure on every make.
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.
