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Zips?

Efemera

Zips?
« on: June 27, 2017, 18:06:05 PM »
What is the most common length for a zip in a dress?

Stitchalot

Re: Zips?
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2017, 18:15:47 PM »
I usually go for 22" if it's to go in the back. This will give  a good opening to enable you to get into it, especially if it's fitted, as it will go down to the hips.

Efemera

Re: Zips?
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2017, 21:34:59 PM »
I thought it would be 22 inch..... then why FFS don't Hobbycraft sell them!...the longest they stock is
20 inch.

Vegegrow

Re: Zips?
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2017, 21:48:21 PM »
I always buy 22" for clothing I'd rather shorten a zip than have to go back to exchange or buy another
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b15erk

Re: Zips?
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2017, 22:11:22 PM »
Me too....

22 inch does it for me, useful size for lots of things.

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Lyn-J

Re: Zips?
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2017, 22:25:38 PM »
22"
too  :D