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bagmaking Basics


let’s talk “bag hardware”

What is ‘that’ called?

If you want to learn what all those bits ‘n pieces on your bag are called, then click on the images to display more information.

Illustrated weekend bag
Illustrated weekend bag on its side
Illustrated belt bag
Illustrated clutch bag with turnlock
Illustrated handbag with rolled handles
Illustrated backpack
Illustrated structured handbag
Illustrated wallets

What Could ‘that’ be?

If your bag pattern calls for a specific piece of hardware but you have no idea what that could be, then click the accompanying button to visualize!

strap adjuster rectangular ring d-ring swivel hook bag feet

Contact

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Belgium

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About

Since 2016, our mission has been to help both novice and advanced bag makers get professional-quality hardware.

But alongside access to materials, our experience has taught us that access to knowledge may be even more important in making that ultimate bag. That’s where Zipperzoo.net comes into play.

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Strap Slider


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of strap slider

Also Known As


adjustable slider ~ triglide ~ adjuster ~ adjustable buckle


Main function


bag strap can be made longer or shorter according to preference of user


Important


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Rivet


Illustrated weekend bag on its side with closeup of rivets

Also Known As


double / single cap rivets ~ studs


Main function


attach layers of fabric or leather together


Important


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Bag Feet


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of bag feet

Also Known As


studs ~ bottom studs ~ bottom nails


Main function


protect bag bottom against wear and tear


Important


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Strap Slider


Illustrated belt bag with closeup of strap slider

Also Known As


adjustable slider ~ triglide ~ adjuster ~ adjustable buckle


Main function


bag strap can be made longer or shorter according to preference of user


Important


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Rivet


Illustrated handbag with closeup of rivet

Also Known As


double / single cap rivets ~ studs


Main function


attach layers of fabric or leather together


Important


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Strap Slider


Illustrated handbag with closeup of strap slider

Also Known As


adjustable slider ~ triglide ~ adjuster ~ adjustable buckle


Main function


bag strap can be made longer or shorter according to preference of user


Important


read more

Rivet


Illustrated bag with closeup of rivets

Also Known As


double / single cap rivets ~ studs


Main function


attach layers of fabric or leather together


Important


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Bag Feet



Also Known As


studs ~ bottom studs ~ bottom nails


Main function


protect bag bottom against wear and tear


Important


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Rectangular ring


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of rectangular ring

Also Known As


square ring ~ connector ring ~ single loop slider


Main function


used to connect 2 (strap) parts, allowing strap to move freely


Important


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D-Ring


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of d-ring

Also Known As


deering connector


Main function


connect bag with strap, usually by means of a snap hook


Important


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Snap Hook


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of snap hook

Also Known As


swivel hook ~ swivel snap
(other types: bolt snap ~ trigger snap ~ lever snap)


Main function


easily attach or detach bag strap to bag


Important


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Rectangular ring


Illustrated weekend bag on its side with closeup of rectangular ring

Also Known As


square ring ~ connector ring ~ single loop slider


Main function


used to connect 2 (strap) parts, allowing strap to move freely


Important


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Snap Hook


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of snap hook

Also Known As


swivel hook ~ swivel snap
(other types: bolt snap ~ trigger snap ~ lever snap)


Main function


easily attach or detach bag strap to bag


Important


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Snap Hook


Illustrated handbag with closeup of snap hook

Also Known As


swivel hook ~ swivel snap
(other types: bolt snap ~ trigger snap ~ lever snap)


Main function


easily attach or detach bag strap to bag


Important


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D-Ring


Illustrated handbag with closeup of d-ring

Also Known As


deering connector


Main function


connect bag with strap, usually by means of a snap hook


Important


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O-Ring


Illustrated handbag with closeup of o-rings

Also Known As


ring ~ connector ring


Main function


connects straps or handles to a bag, or parts of straps to each other


Important


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O-Ring



Also Known As


ring ~ connector ring


Main function


connects straps or handles to a bag, or parts of straps to each other


Important


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Zipper Slider


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of zipper slider

Also Known As


runner ~ zipper pull ~ zip fastener ~ zipper closure – slide fastener


Main function


open and close zipper


Important


match your slider with type and size of zipper tape

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ZIPPER BY-THE-YARD


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of metal zipper

Also Known As


zipper tape ~ continuous zipper ~ endless zipper


Main function


open and close bag or pocket


Important


exists in several types and sizes, each with own type of slider

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Zipper Slider


Illustrated belt bag with closeup of zipper slider

Also Known As


runner ~ zipper pull ~ zip fastener ~ zipper closure – slide fastener


Main function


open and close zipper


Important


match your slider with type and size of zipper tape

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ZIPPER BY-THE-YARD


Illustrated belt bag with closeup of zipper tape

Also Known As


zipper tape ~ continuous zipper ~ endless zipper


Main function


open and close bag or pocket


Important


exists in several types and sizes, each with own type of slider

read more

Side-release Buckle


Illustrated belt bag with closeup of side-release buckle

Also Known As


parachute buckle ~ side squeeze buckle ~ single (or dual) adjust side release buckle ~ sternum strap buckle


Main function


bag closure or for 2-piece adjustable straps that can come apart


Important


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Ladder Lock Adjuster



Also Known As


backpack strap adjuster ~ ladder lock slider buckle


Main function


connect and adjust webbing/straps when you need a secure hold


Important


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Pin Buckle



Also Known As


belt buckle


Main function


connect two strap pieces and and adjust the length


Important


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Zipper Slider



Also Known As


runner ~ zipper pull ~ zip fastener ~ zipper closure – slide fastener


Main function


open and close zipper


Important


match your slider with type and size of zipper tape

read more

Bag Strap


Illustrated belt bag with closeup of strap

Also Known As


crossbody strap ~ shoulder strap ~ wrist strap ~ adjustable strap ~ belt strap


Main function


carry a bag in one or more different ways


Important


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Bag Chain


Illustrated clutch bag with closeup of chain strap

Also Known As


purse chain ~ chain strap ~ chain-by-the-yard


Main function


used as classy alternative to a bag strap


Important


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Zipper End


Illustrated backpack with closeup of zipper end

Also Known As


zipper cord end ~ cord end ~ zipper stopper


Main function


covers the loose end of a zipper or narrow strap


Important


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Webbing End


Illustrated backpack with closeup of webbing end

Also Known As


tail clip ~ belt tip ~ strap end


Main function


cover the raw, unfinished ends of a webbing or other strap


Important


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Strap End


Illustrated structured handbag with closeup of strap ends

Also Known As


strap cover ~ strap end cover


Main function


cover the raw, unfinished ends of a fabric, (faux) leather, or other strap


Important


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Bag Strap


Illustrated structured handbag with closeup of strap

Also Known As


crossbody strap ~ shoulder strap ~ wrist strap ~ adjustable strap ~ belt strap


Main function


carry a bag in one or more different ways


Important


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Zipper End



Also Known As


zipper cord end ~ cord end ~ zipper stopper


Main function


covers the loose end of a zipper or narrow strap


Important


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Strap End



Also Known As


strap cover ~ strap end cover


Main function


cover the raw, unfinished ends of a fabric, (faux) leather, or other strap


Important


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Zipper End



Also Known As


zipper cord end ~ cord end ~ zipper stopper


Main function


covers the loose end of a zipper or narrow strap


Important


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Turn Lock


Illustrated clutch bag with closeup of turnlock

Also Known As


many types: turn lock ~ flip lock ~ twist lock ~ press lock ~ push lock ~ tuck lock


Main function


bag or wallet closure


Important


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Snap Button


Illustrated handbag with closeup of snap closure

Also Known As


spring snap ~ glove snap ~ heavy duty snap ~ line snap ~ utility snap


Main function


bag or wallet closure


Important


requires specific tools to install

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Press Lock



Also Known As


many types: turn lock ~ flip lock ~ twist lock ~ press lock ~ push lock ~ tuck lock


Main function


bag or wallet closure


Important


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Locks


Illustrated wallet with closeup of oval flip lock

Also Known As


many types: turn lock ~ flip lock ~ twist lock ~ press lock ~ push lock ~ tuck lock


Main function


bag or wallet closure


Important


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Magnetic Snap w/ rivet


Illustrated wallet with closeup of rivet snap

Also Known As


rivet-back magnetic snap ~ magnetic snap rivet


Main function


bag or wallet closure


Important


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Magnetic Snap



Also Known As


magnetic button ~ magnetic purse snap ~ magnetic closure ~ magnetic clasp


Main function


bag, wallet, or pocket closure


Important


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Magnetic Snap



Also Known As


magnetic button ~ magnetic purse snap ~ magnetic closure ~ magnetic clasp


Main function


bag, wallet, or pocket closure


Important


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Metal Edge Trim


Illustrated wallet with closeup of metal edge trim

Also Known As


purse trim ~ edge trim ~ wallet trim


Main function


decorative


Important


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Bag Label


Illustrated weekend bag with closeup of bag label

Also Known As


purse label


Main function


decorative


Important


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KEY FOB HARDWARE


Illustrated key strap with closeup of basic key fob kit

Also Known As


key fob ~ key fob hardware kit


Main function


decorative key ring holder


Important


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KEY FOB HARDWARE


Illustrated key strap with closeup of elegant key fob kit

Also Known As


key fob ~ key fob hardware kit


Main function


decorative key ring holder


Important


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Grommet


Illustrated clutch bag with closeup of grommet

Also Known As


eyelet


Main function


hole reinforcement for drawstrings; attaching strap hardware; prevents punched fabric from fraying or tearing


Important


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Grommet



Also Known As


eyelet


Main function


hole reinforcement for drawstrings; attaching strap hardware; prevents punched fabric from fraying or tearing


Important


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Chain Connector


Illustrated handbag with closeup of chain strap connector

Also Known As


chain strap connector ~ strap extender


Main function


decorative


Important


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Strap Connector



Also Known As


strap anchor


Main function


attach a strap to a finished bag


Important


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Strap Hinge



Also Known As


strap connector ~ hinged strap connector


Main function


attach a strap to a finished bag


Important


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