8. Zig zag stitched seam finish: This type of finish is more suitable for natural fur and fake fur fabric. Trim seam allowance to 1/8 and stitch with plain zig zag stitches. 9. Bound seam finish: Bound binding in especially good for finishing seams in an unlined jacket or coat. Press the seam open on the wrong side and wrap a bias around it, with wider side of tape underneath, stitch close to edge of top fold, catching underneath fold in stitching.

Zipper tapes are woven, generally of cotton or a blend of cotton and polyester. Some tapes for coil zippers are stabilized nylon or polyester knit. Zippers are opened and closed by means of a slider or runner with a handle like tab that moves it up and down the coil or chain. Top and bottom stops keep the slider from running off the zipper with metal teeth.