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Zippers in Fashion
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I've been seeing zippers used not only as closures, but as embellishment. In fashion magazines, many pockets have zipper closures, jackets zip with unusual zippers such as exposed metal or separating invisible zippers, and dresses have long back zippers that are exposed metal. I've seen them used as piping and coiled as trims. I made a black jacket with a rhinestone separating zipper up the center front. I took apart a second zipper and inserted half around the neckline like piping. It gave the appearance that the zipper could be zipped right around the neck and made an attractive finish.
Recently, I found these great necklaces and earrings made from zippers:
Long pieces of zipper tape are turned and twisted to create a flower. They are very light weight and comfortable to wear, but still make a bold fashion statement. The current trend in jewelry is large and chunky. These items fit the bill without being heavy. Check them out in silver and gold in our jewelry department. They are the perfect gifts for a sewing friend.
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posted by Marsha
on December 4, 2009
at 22:55
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I would like to order the above necklace and earrings.
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posted by | Janet Stroud | Indiana, USA | January 29, 2010
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