I have found that plastic zippers are spendy. What I have been doing is going to the Dollar store. There I purchase the large mesh laundry bags--there are 3 in a package and the zippers are 11 inches long. I take out the zippers and use them for any project that requires a zipper 11 inches or under, as they can be cut off or sewn over. If I want a different color I color them with a Permanent ink Sharpie.

Thanks for all the great info! I will definitely be on the look out at all these places!

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by dlmds 06 May 2010

Wow, some have sure found some good bargains that we do not have here in Oregon. H&*

We have a lot of Thrift or Op shops here, any clothing they get donated that is not suitable to sell to wear, is stripped of zips and buttons, the fabric then gets sold to Inveraity for rags for mechanics etc, they then usually sell the buttons and zips in the shops at a very cheap price, I have had some bargains, I recently got 30 15-30cms plastic tooth zips all pressed flat for $2.50, you cant go past that for your ITH projects. They often have some sensational buttons too at cheap prices. Ruth

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by dlmds 06 May 2010

I do not know of any place like this here. What a great bargin. H&*

In the UK we have Pound Shops which are worth looking at. I have recently bought pure cotton aprons, tablecloths with crochet edging and childrens sweatshirts all of which have been great canvases for embroidery projects.

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by suet 06 May 2010

I bought a puppy leash from here. Cut it down and ended up with a plastic clasp, D rings a metal key ring and of course a length of cord. Not bad for a pound.

by dlmds 06 May 2010

All these wonderful ideas make me wish I able to start such a store. Thank you. H&*

Thanks, sounds GOOD ;D *2U

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by dlmds 06 May 2010

Wish I could locate the wonderful bargains that some have in other places. H&*

Great ideas. Thanks

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by dlmds 06 May 2010

Your are welcome. Hope this is of help for my family. H&*

Thanks for the idea!

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by dlmds 05 May 2010

You are welcome Sewmom. Thank you for all you do for the rest of us. H&*.

here is a mail order site with some good prices. You can get 20 zippers for only $3.00. Also www.newarkdress.com has the same offer. It is their sister site. You can also request a free catalog from both sites. I have ordered from both and they have great cust service.

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by fefuls 05 May 2010

Thanks for the tip. Will use for my church bazaar!!

by dlonnahawkins 05 May 2010

Thanks for the site - I also found soft sculpture doll material - need to go back to the site and look some more. LOL

by dlmds 05 May 2010

Thank you will check this out. My problem is never knowing what I will need which makes it hard to know what to order ahead of time. H&*

by mariahail 06 May 2010

I ordered 100 zippers from ebay for about 10.00.

I am very fortunate as we have a place called "SAS" here in Phoenix Arizona and they sell all different sizes, colors, etc. of zippers for only a quarter each! Used many of them last year when helping a friend raise money to do the Breast Cancer 3 Day - the low cost helped in making things cheaper so she could raise more money. Not sure if there are more stores out there like this or not - this is like a warehouse store with tons of notions in boxes and fabrics that are just stacked up - you dig through to find what you want.

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by dlmds 05 May 2010

Wow, sounds like a wonderful place. We do not have a store like it. H&*

Sally, did you submit this on emblibrary.com for their "TIPS"???

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by dlmds 05 May 2010

Thank you Shirlene, hope you feel better. H&*

Fabulous tips to save money here in the states. Hope others have a similar option. Don't often frequent dollar stores b/c of problems with merchandise in the past. Will look again!

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by dlmds 05 May 2010

I have to buy cheap. Know some things to stay away from, however, do find some good buys. H&*

These are terrific ideas! thanx so much for sharing!!! *4U

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by dlmds 05 May 2010

I learned extra here also. Some of the people have found some great buys on zippers. H&*

Wow what a great idea.I buy mine at yard sales!!!I will look next time i go to the dollar store here Thanks Carolyn

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by dlmds 05 May 2010

I have purchased from yard sales, however, I can usually only find metal ones. I like the plastic ones. Thank you. H&*