The Zip-N-Grip Hardware & Supplies
Zip-N-Grip
Hardware & Supplies
Everything you need to make your Zip-N-Grip, all in one place. Quantities below are for one bag.
Shop Zipper Tape & PullsChoose matching #3 or #5 tape and pulls for the pockets; use #5 for the main closure.
01 Fabrics
Exterior
Approximately 1/2 yd. (50 cm).
Lining
Approximately 3/4 yd. (about 69 cm).
02 Interfacing & Stabilizers
- Woven fusible interfacing: Approximately 1 1/4 yd. (120 cm), such as Sew Woven or Pellon ShapeFlex SF101. Generally not required for vinyl, cork or waterproof canvas; it can help stabilize faux leather, faux suede or vinyl with subtle one-way stretch.
- Lightweight stabilizer: Approximately 1/3 yd. (35 cm), such as Decovil Light.
- Firm stabilizer: One 10" × 10" (25.4 × 25.4 cm) piece of Pellon 71F Peltex one-sided fusible (recommended), or Decovil Heavy.
03 Hardware & Finishing
- 2 × 1" (25 mm) Rectangle Rings
- 4 Rivets or Chicago screws (optional, recommended). Choose 6–7 mm posts for thinner fabrics or 8–9 mm posts for thicker fabrics.
- 1 Bag Tag (optional, recommended)
04 Zippers & Binding
- Main closure: 23" (58.4 cm) of #5 zipper tape + 1–2 matching pulls.
- Divider pocket: 7 1/4" (18.4 cm) of #3 or #5 zipper tape + 1 matching pull.
- Lining pocket: 7" (17.7 cm) of #3 or #5 zipper tape + 1 matching pull.
- Binding: Approximately 38" (100 cm) of 1/2" (12.7 mm) double-fold bias binding or 1" (25 mm) fold-over elastic if you are not making binding from waterproof canvas.
05 Sewing Tools & Supplies
- Rotary Cutter or Scissors
- Double-Sided Tape
- Grid Ruler / Cutting Mat
- Erasable Fabric Pen
- Rivet Setter or Rivet Press for optional rivets
- Stapler and 2–3 staples (optional, recommended in the original supplies list)
Follow the pattern instructions for cutting, interfacing and assembly.
