How to shorten a Zipper: Jeans, Jackets, Cushions... *Downtown Tailoring*

[@sadiehopkins7984]

Unless I HAVE to match or have to have a separating zipper, I get zippers by the yard in neutral colors and use for everything. So easy to cut to length and add a slide. I prefer to sew in stops by machine or hand too. The metal replacement stops never grab properly for me. I didn't realize I could/should remove excess teeth till I saw you do it in an old video a long time ago. Probably a thing lots of people already knew but I didn't so it seemed like genius 😂.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Getting the zipper by yard and neutral colors is a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@RandomalinaLF]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@barbarahautsch7232]

I make bags. Zippers, zippers and zippers. #3, #4.5 and #5 in coil And metal. I just learned some valuable lessons. Thank you.

[@DowntownTailoring]

That is awesome! Thanks 🥰

[@louparsons]

Bag making mostly, the odd alteration or repair to my own clothing and cycling gear, I've replaced zippers in several jackets, bicycle panniers; jacket zippers I had to cut the top to 'save' the bottoms. On bags I usually cut both ends, sew on fabric stops, then sew the assembly into the bag. A great deal of information on zippers, as always a very useful and informative video. Thanks, YVR

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks for sharing Lou! 🥰

[@dorenekemp710]

Interesting info. I shorten at the bottom. I zigzag across the coils then cut off the excess length. Only way I learned. I like knowing metal stoppers are available. Will have to try that way. Thanks for your videos.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! I forgot to mention this one. The zigzag was the first way I learned too. I don’t use it nowadays because I mostly sew with industrial machines. Thanks for sharing! 🥰

[@11ZEPHYR67]

Amazing channel, you are a true innovator / creator! Once I have watched one of your videos, I say to myself; "Now why didn't I think of that." Haha! Divine blessings, and all my best wishes ... oh, and of course, Thank You!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Wow, thanks! 😊

[@norma6743]

I have to practice, especially the metal one. Thanks for the good information ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Any time! 🥰

[@patriciaingraldi4719]

So thorough as usual. You're tutorials are great!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you like them! 🥰

[@melterpstra8999]

My husband taught himself about shortening zippers and does all mine. Good video and information!

[@DowntownTailoring]

That is awesome! 👏

[@joyfuljoy5711]

🪡🪡🪡🪡I miss your videos welcome back🥰

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰

[@kanawkina]

Thank you for this video ! It is very interesting and I have found a lot of new information! You are so beautiful! I have so much inspiration from your Channel! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ From Russia 🇷🇺 with love 😘😘😘

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you 🥰

[@mariluanaa.718]

Your videos are always very useful thank you ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you like them! 🥰

[@LovedSarita]

Thank you for the video! I actually know most of these techniques the only one I didn't think of was with the coil and a chain stitch! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I didn't even think of just undo the stitch! 😂 That though never cross my mind 😅 All of these options are really good 👍🏻 but you didn't explain how to do it if in our country doesn't sell the accessories or stoppers 🤷🏻‍♀️ so maybe a part 2 explaining how to do it specially on the top part? like on a jacket or a dress, because you already explained very well various techniques for the bottom, that would be my only request 😅 Again, thank you so much for this video!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! I’m making a note to make another video about it. Cheers! 🥰

[@dindog22]

I save any pieces over 4 inches long to use for shorter zippers. Yesterday I needed a 38 inch zipper for a coat so I had to shorten a 48 inch. I can save it to use in a half zip sweatshirt. All I need to do is throw a slide and a bottom stop on it when the time comes

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yesss! 🥰

[@shoe_thompsano]

Im self taught but came up with most of my techniques are the 10-year-old trying to dress my cats cute 😮 I always made my own stoppers by sewing thread around the bottom but this is like way more professional

[@DowntownTailoring]

Using thread is a great idea too! 🥰

[@MeireMelo]

Great content! Thank you! ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacquelinesown6675]

Thank you so much

[@DowntownTailoring]

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@maryhutto]

Thank you for this treasury of zipper replacement information. I can tell you've dealt with many, many different kinds of zippers with your tailor shop. What is the most difficult kind of zipper that you've had to replace? I have lots of zippers. Some I bought, but most were given to me.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! I feel that replacing the zipper on leather might be one of the most tricky jobs I do. Cheers! 🥰

[@manuellebron3404]

Great info! Thanks

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shoe_thompsano]

You are an angel

[@faridabux6528]

wow thats so neat 😊 i need to insert a zipper to a pocket on the pants ...plse share video link ❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰 Here you go the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6CZgmiCr5miZ8U Cheers 😊

[@faridabux6528]

thank you love 💘😘 best wishes from South Africa

[@zd1161]

👍👍😍

[@robinr6399]

❤❤