These zip corsages are a popular project if you’re looking for a quickie you can run up in an evening. They’re so easy, you don’t need many materials, and you can probably make one sitting in front of the telly…

All you need is a long Opti zip which you cut, twist, curl and glue. Then – ta da! – a fashion-fabulous brooch to pin on your jacket or give as a gift to a trendy friend. Now that’s what we call a pretty zippy project.