Collection: concealed zipper #16

A 16-inch length is one of the most versatile sizes you'll find. It's perfect for a wide range of applications. You'll see these most often on the side seam or center back of a women's dress or skirt, especially one that needs a nice, smooth finish without a chunky zipper distracting from the fabric or the design. They're also commonly used for cushions and pillow shams where you want the closure to be as discreet as possible. The longer length makes it easy to get in and out of a garment or to stuff a pillow.

The construction is simple but clever: a lightweight polyester tape, usually color-matched to the garment, and those fine, hidden teeth. The slider is very small and lightweight, with that signature teardrop-shaped puller that's easy to grasp but still unobtrusive.

Here's an expert tip for you: The trick to getting a perfect invisible zipper is to use a special invisible zipper foot on your sewing machine. It has two grooves on the underside that guide the teeth, allowing you to stitch as close as possible to the zipper's coils without sewing over them. And remember, always iron the zipper flat before you start to make it easier to work with. A well-sewn invisible zipper is a thing of beauty.