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By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

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Anatomy of a Zipper

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Definition: A zipper is a fastening devise that is opened and closed by the zipper pull. It is available in a variety of weights and lengths. It is possible to make adjustments to the length of a zipper. The type of zipper you purchase will depend on the fabric that you will be inserting the zipper into, the type of item you are sewing and the pattern directions.

The fabric tapes that the zipper teeth or coil is attached to have a sewing guide line embedded in the weave of the tape.

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