Zipper Set 44 pcs: How to Choose Colors and Sizes
By Madam Sew | Sewing Supplies & Tools Online – MadamSew | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Buying Guides
A practical buying guide to the 44-piece zipper set: how to pick 8-inch vs. 18-inch zippers, plan colors for pouches and bags, and decide if an assortment fits your sewing.
Quick answer
Buy the 44-piece zipper set in the 8-inch size if you mostly sew pouches and small bags, and choose the 18-inch size if you make larger totes or project bags. The 22-color assortment covers everyday matching needs without a store run.
Why a 22-color assortment changes your planning
A zipper box with two zippers per color lets you match a fabric pull before you cut, rather than after. That matters most when you sew in batches: you can assign one color per pouch lining or use contrasting zippers as a design feature without buying single zippers for each project.
The trade-off: closed-end zippers limit some projects
The set contains closed-end zippers, so each one has a fixed stop at both ends. That is ideal for pouches, bag linings, and cushions, but it is not the right choice for jackets or other projects that need a separating zipper. If your sewing is mostly garments with open-end zippers, this assortment will not replace those purchases.
When one size is not enough
If you sew both small pouches and larger bags, a single-size box will leave gaps. The 8-inch zippers suit coin purses and small pencil cases, while 18-inch zippers fit project bags and medium totes. Buying both sizes costs more upfront but avoids a mid-project store trip.
Decision rules for choosing your zipper set
- Match zipper length to the finished opening: Measure the finished zipper opening, not the fabric piece. Choose the 8-inch set for openings up to about 8 inches and the 18-inch set for openings up to about 18 inches. A zipper that is too long can be shortened at the top, but a zipper that is too short cannot be extended. Write your two most common opening lengths on a note before ordering.
- Choose color strategy before size: If you sew gifts or sell pouches, pick the 22-color set so you can coordinate with different fabric lines. If you sew mostly for yourself in a narrow palette, the assortment still works but you may not use every color.
- Decide between one size or both: Start with the 8-inch set if you are new to zippers or mostly sew small pouches. Add the 18-inch set when you regularly make project bags or totes. Do not buy both sizes until you have checked which opening lengths appear in your patterns. Check two or three patterns you already own to confirm the size split.
- Confirm the zipper type fits the project: Closed-end zippers suit pouches, bag linings, and cushions. For jackets or projects needing a separating zipper, this set is not the right purchase.
Product facts
- Zipper Set - 44 pcs/box - 22 colors - 2 sizes to choose from: The set includes 44 closed-end zippers in 22 assorted colors, with two zippers of each color. You get a backup zipper in every color, so a miscut or a second pouch does not stall the project.
Zipper Set - 44 pcs/box - 22 colors - 2 sizes to choose from - Zipper Set - 44 pcs/box - 22 colors - 2 sizes to choose from: It is available in two sizes: 8 inch (#3) and 18 inch (#5). The size you choose should follow the opening length of your most common project, not the largest bag you might sew.
Who this zipper set is for
Best for
- Sewists who make pouches, pencil cases, and small bags and want a ready color match
- Bag makers who want a backup zipper in each color for repeat projects
- Sewists building a basic zipper stash without buying single zippers
Not for
- Garment sewists who need separating zippers for jackets
- Sewists who only use one zipper color and one length
- Projects that require zippers longer than 18 inches
