Product Description
Pink Ombre Zip | No.5 Continuous Zip
Soft, polished and quietly joyful, this Pink Ombre Size 5 continuous zip adds a considered colour moment to handmade pieces. Both the tape and the teeth share a smooth gradient of pale through mid to deep pink, so the effect reads as a single, blended ribbon of colour along the seam—no contrast coil, just an even, integrated look. It’s ideal when you want a feminine note that still feels tidy and grown-up.
You purchase by the ½ metre; order multiples and we’ll supply them in one continuous length so you can trim exact runs for pockets, main openings and coordinated accessories with minimal waste. Each ½ metre includes one matching #5 teardrop ring pull in a silver tone. Add extra pulls if you’re planning a double slider or several shorter zips from one length.
The build is nylon coil, Size 5 (5 mm)—a dependable choice for bag making and general craft sewing. Coil feeds smoothly under a zipper foot, is kinder to domestic needles than metal teeth, and flexes neatly around curves and boxed corners. The ombré tape presses flat and accepts top-stitching cleanly, giving that parallel, professional finish makers value. If predictability at the machine is high on your list, this format earns its place in the notions drawer.
Styling is straightforward. Let the ombré be the accent against natural linen, chambray, charcoal, or crisp white; pair with ditsy florals and low-volume prints for a coordinated, not-too-sweet result. Because the tape and teeth are the same pink gradient, the zip integrates neatly with bindings and facings—useful for patterns where the closure is visible from both sides.
As a continuous zip, it’s easy to configure: feed sliders from either direction for single- or double-pull zips, cut to the millimetre, and finish ends to suit your pattern—fold back and stitch for a neat stop, or seal carefully with a fray-preventer. It’s a flexible, workshop-friendly staple for pouches, wash bags, project cases, organisers and everyday totes.
Key details
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Type: Size 5 continuous nylon coil zipper tape (zipper chain by the metre)
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Colourway: Pink Ombre—pale → mid → deep pink (tape and teeth match) and silver metal teardrop pull
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Unit: Sold by the ½ metre; multiples supplied in one continuous length
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Included: 1 × #5 teardrop ring pull per ½ metre (additional pulls available separately)
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Compatibility: Use with #5 coil sliders only
Maker’s notes
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Use a zipper foot and a steady, moderate stitch length for parallel top-stitching.
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Basting tape keeps layers aligned; press lightly from the wrong side if needed.
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You can stitch across nylon coil when a pattern requires it; avoid this on metal teeth.
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To finish short ends, fold back the tape and stitch, or apply fray-prevention.
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.
