How to Replace the Zipper on Jeans - Secrets from a profesional tailor

Hello friends! In today's video, I wanted to show you how to replace the zipper on jeans. This customer had a small defect in the teeth of his zipper, while it is tempting to replace the slider, sometimes, the risk just isn't worth it due to the fact that there isn't a massive difference in the pricing and that the results wouldn't last very long. So I hope you found my process useful. If you did, please don't forget to give this video a like, comment, share, and subscribe! Your support means the world to me.
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[@kirstyhumphrey7212]

You make it seem so easy!!! Thank you! I've been putting off changing the zipper in my daughter's nearly-new jeans. Now I feel confident to give it a go!

[@hafsafossie7074]

No doubt you are the best seamstress on the internet who makes sewing easy, love all your videos very professional,

[@DowntownTailoring]

Wow, thank you! 🥰

[@dianekent922]

I was impressed with your video and will be using your method to change a zipper. Thank you. 😊

[@martiphone4884]

Nicely done. Love your recommendation about mixing different color threads to match the existing thread.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you Marti!!

[@TheLballou]

Wow! I have replaced zippers before, but they NEVER come out so flawlessly. I have learned so much from your methods, Thank You!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Happy to help! 😊

[@kefirheals7383]

Agreed!

[@kindle7191]

Hi from Vancouver Island! Yes, I am up for the challenge. Just removed the zip. Easy. Now I need to buy the zip and report back. I will take it slow. Cheers from Kindle

[@marymagdalene3004]

Seems like putting in a jeans zipper is not a walk in the park! But, thanks for posting this and showing how it is done. At least it is there for us to watch again and again to get the hang of it!

[@DowntownTailoring]

It is probably my least favourite job 😅😅 I hope to help anyone!

[@pamelaweldin7668]

EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTIONS!! I haven't done much sewing in many years and your video walked me through so thoroughly that the zipper went in flawlessly. Thank you!!!

[@annahackman2539]

Good timing. I lost a zipper tooth off a favorite pair of jeans two days ago.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yessssss!!!! 🥰

[@laurajaynedean6097]

I took a broken zip out and then struggled to sew new one in - super clarification here. Thank you for sharing your easy to follow instructions!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@jeandaly24]

It was a great video and I appreciate the detailed explanations.

[@allisonjoel1]

I love your way of inserting a fly zipper.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@susanbuck1327]

Fabulous job. I hate replacing jean zippers and often avoid it but this is a very helpful video.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Oh believe me I hate it too 😂😂😂 I’m glad to help though!

[@piccolobella3945]

Fantastic, Hermana!...can't even tell!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cjramsdell4346]

Well done, I watched your video and replaced my first zipper. You explained every step in a way I could understand. Thank you very much!!

[@renafey6569]

Thank you! My zipper came with instructions to match up the top and cut the bottom, and you're right everything you did is the opposite of what I had learned so I just trusted your process. It worked beautifully! I am so happy with how it turned out you are amazing.

[@DowntownTailoring]

That's so sweet! I'm glad it turned out well for you. Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@vickit2498]

Thank You! I usually decline this repair. Now I know how to accomplish this task with confidence!

[@sreihart]

Great job there! I wish I'd have watched it the whole way through because at the end you say about not sewing over the zipper. I had the correct length of zipper, but put it on the top first and ended up having to go over the zipper. But, it was my first time and I'm ecstatic that I replace a jeans zipper! Thank you so very much! I think it's more difficult to remove the old one than it is installing the new one. You're the best!

[@svetlanagudkova3092]

Tried your way today, fast, clean, great !!! Thank you for making and sharing videos with us !!!❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

So glad! Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@liamrenart5761]

Hi thanks for your video, it was the first time I ever changed a zipper for my pants and I did a pretty decent job because you explained very well ! ❤

[@lissataylor12345]

You are incredible! I learned about you by watching one of Catherine Sews videos. She recommended you and I totally agree. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@katarzynaszwarc3847]

Yes, i have tried this method today and love it 😀 Thank you x

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm so glad to hear! Thanks for letting me know 🥰

[@pauleucedo5108]

Definitely gonna try that one!

[@kefirheals7383]

OMG - that's insanely beautiful. What a great job! Patience of a saint. That is a lot of steps. Plus, of course since you are a professional tailor, you are using a very strong industrial machine. I would love to have one. But I'll have to make it work with my home sewing machine. I don't think I could thread two threads through my needle though. I might give it a try just to see what happens. What a great idea.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi! Thanks so much 🥰 I would recommend to use a bigger size needle (size 16 or (18) to work on this kind of material. It will facilitate the job a bunch. Good luck 😊

[@alinalebron]

Sooooo helpful, I hate zippers so much but think you just helped make them much more tolerable!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you 😊

[@ciloucoud]

Thanks, very useful, as usual 😊

[@louparsons]

I really appreciated you mentioning that customers sometimes doubt what you have done, so evidence is handy. I tend to take photographs and save the original material so I have it at hand should there be any question. Once again I'd like to say 'Thank you' for a great video. YVR

[@DowntownTailoring]

Taking pictures is a great idea!!! 💡💡💡

[@bonnierobbins4230]

Yes! You give me the convenience to do your method!! I love your voice! Your the best sewing coach!!❤ Peace on Earth Bonnie Ohio USA

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@user-kx1zi4fo1s]

Thanks for doing the whole thing cause i need to do my jeans and my granddaughters favorite jeans zippers. You explained everything and showed it all. I loved it. Im new sub. My granddaughter will also be watching your channel so yes im sharing this as i have 7 granddaughters!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tinatrottier4189]

My dear lady you are so gifted and I enjoy all your videos. Professional and straight forward. Thank you for all the different help you have given me via Utube.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@reshmabeg468]

I like the methods u teach because they are very easy so thanks n good luck for your future videos.

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@pattigriffith6728]

I love the way you did this zipper. I will be doing mine this way too.

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@debm6507]

I'm so happy to see that I do it the same way you do!

[@DowntownTailoring]

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[@MichaelMitchell-uu7jk]

Excellent tutorial. You have a very fun presence! Thank you for creating.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you! Cheers! 🥰

[@AngeVPV]

I'd follow your lead! You are the master!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@emilydrews6026]

thank you for this video! I followed along and was successful!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Great to hear! Thanks 😊

[@manuellebron3404]

Nicely done!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you liked it!

[@lettenlina1708]

From one tailor to another, I love watching your videos! :)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Awe! Thanks so much 🥰 I'm glad you like them!

[@wakakowigan6932]

So clear instruction, is great. So Easy to follow the steps. Thank you so much 😊❤️✨

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@Chickasawndngirl]

Oh wow! I’ve replaced several jeans zippers, but your method is so good! And, you make it look a lot easier than the way I’ve done it. Going to try your way with the zipper I’m replacing today! Thanks so much! 🎉

[@DowntownTailoring]

Let me know how it goes ☺️☺️

[@cherylanon5791]

love your thorough videos! sadly I recently threw away several pairs of jeans with zipper defects (argh!!!) as I could not figure out how to replace them, I did cut off the legs to use for patching LOL. From now on I will try your method to replace those zips! These days who has money to throw anything away?!

[@lizziehough8396]

More great tips! I've learned much from your videos.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@ljbenoit1944]

I love watching your videos, and I’ve learned so much from you!!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@ilkethewordpeople43]

Thank you so much for the great video!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching and commenting!

[@annapomorski5431]

Yes i will definatly try it your way. As it seems that to do the J your way is much simpler and neater that way.

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@helencolville7759]

Great, informative video as always. I'm definitely going to give your method a try!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much Helen! Let me know how it goes!

[@sharonsukbirsingh9713]

Thank you for your tutorial. I have one to change I'll try it your way. You made it look so original

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@lyndaprice-winter]

I couldn't believe how much easier I found it to do the 'J' first where all the other videos showed it last. Thank you so much

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm so glad you liked it! 🥰

[@debbiedavis9871]

Always avoided this mend but I'm excited to try your method today.

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm so glad! Please let me know how it goes 😊

[@user-kz8fj4yr9t]

I tried your way and I found it easy. Thank you

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm so glad! Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@CindyLouise75]

Wow, I'm going to give it a try. Thank you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hope you like it! Cheers 🥰

[@TiffanyRaeburn]

Thank you so much. I had a pair of jeans that I loved and the zipper broke in them. They've been sitting on my bedroom floor for months. Today, I finally worked up the courage to try it. I watched your video and felt confident enough to do it. I followed your technique and it turned out beautifully.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Wonderful! I'm so glad. Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@dagmarl8061]

😘i‘m so happy to found you on KZbin. Always best Tutorials 👏👏👏👍

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@cbkqmom]

I use a lint roller to grab those threads after seam ripping- just roll along both sides of the fabric. it does an awesome FAST job, lol- only leaves a couple of the more stubborn threads. Mind the fabric so you don’t accidentally ruin the seam allowance or fray your project.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yesssss! 🥰🥰🥰

[@suzie.wynnjones]

I wouldn’t have tried it before but I would now!! Thanks so much

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@adamasha1884]

You saved my time, great stuff. Thanks and you gain a sub.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome to our sewing community 😊

[@joecisneros1691]

great work

[@gromit42x]

Thank you so much! I have never replaced a zipper in jeans (or any pants for that matter) but this instruction made it super easy. Well maybe not super easy but that is not due to the instruction:)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad it helped! 🥰

[@tinatrottier4189]

I saw this way while i was contemplateing and you affirmed my thoughts thank you.

[@DowntownTailoring]

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[@susanward6556]

Love this.

[@DowntownTailoring]

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[@GenesCustoms.]

Very nice. Thank you for this video. I'm going to "try" to sew my first zipper replacement on a pair of camo pants and this video should help. Wish me luck!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Good luck! Let me know how it goes 🥰🥰🥰

[@suaquanaohienthuong]

Chị hướng dẫn thật tỉ mỉ tận tình

[@backseatadventures7295]

Awesome, thank you for the great video!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@sampleworks9432]

I do it that way (sounds like the Backstreet Boys song lol ) I have tried the double thread from one of your previous videos…one of my fav tips from you! Have a great grand and groovy day 😉

[@DowntownTailoring]

Awww thank you so much! This is so sweet! I’m glad to help! ❤️

[@marcinilcovandercapellen1934]

Very good video! Thank you. 🙏❤️

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@williamjones998]

you are very pro. 😊

[@hkb1960]

Thanks so much! I am going to try your way!!!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hope you enjoy 🥰

[@Jazian28]

Your way is the best for me!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@kindle7191]

Yay, I saved a pair of jeans thanks to you!

[@DowntownTailoring]

I'm so glad!

[@kanawkina]

Thank you very much! I like the way you do this work, and I have found a lot of new cases with you ! ❤️❤️

[@DowntownTailoring]

Glad you like them! 🥰

[@kanawkina]

@@DowntownTailoring 💕🥰😘

[@user-kx1zi4fo1s]

You are amazing!❤😊🎉

[@DowntownTailoring]

You are so kind! 💐💐💐

[@maryhammond6959]

This is a much better way of doing it, thanks so much for sharing! Yes I currently do it the other way - I leaned it that way and never questioned it, but it always irks me that you can’t sew the ‘J’ in one go without sewing in part of the under flap with it, so you get a little curved line of sewing on the inside (which wasn’t there in the original jeans). It seems so obvious now I’ve seen you do it - I’m totally converted, thank you!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks! You just described why I prefer the other way. Sewing the "J" is easier. Cheers 😊

[@maryhammond6959]

@@DowntownTailoring I just did one your way, and my goodness why didn't I know about this before - so so much better and easier! Thanks again!

[@DowntownTailoring]

@@maryhammond6959 I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@mountaintidesstudio3416]

Liked and subscribed. Love what you do!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much!

[@clothingalterations]

Great job,

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you!!

[@lousieortman826]

I love your channel

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you 😊

[@prihelfer]

I’ll try this method right now! 😊

[@DowntownTailoring]

Great! Happy sewing 🥰

[@genawalter401]

I avoid zippers if possible, but I would definitely try your way. It looks easier to me!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Haha I feel that so much!! 😭

[@sandracaldicott-turner7595]

I do my jeans zip repairs the same way excellent

[@DowntownTailoring]

Ouuu we are in sync!

[@sarangsew1453]

My goddddd….the only thing I need and have to say(must say) it is that this time the zipper is way better than before…thank you so much

[@DowntownTailoring]

Awe! Thanks so much! 🥰

[@annemckenzie7382]

Fantastic 🎉

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🤗

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

I've never replaced a zipper and now it looks like I never will 😂. My beginner sowing skills will never grow to this level. Looks like I need to take them to a tailor after all. Darn!

[@DowntownTailoring]

😂😂😂 One day you'll do it!!!!

[@TheEvie202]

Nope, I’m just going to buy a new pair of Levi’s In New York City, the repair will cost more money than new pair of Levi’s on sale!

[@victoriawoods9786]

I do it the same way you do. Not sure what the other way is. Thanks for the info

[@DowntownTailoring]

I know right! The other way is by sewing the flap first but I think it makes less sense. Cheers 😊

[@patriciaelliott3837]

You are clearly very knowledgeable and the result was very good. I was a bit disappointed that you went so quickly and with not enough close ups so I couldn’t follow myself 😢

[@joleenmontague3375]

I think your way makes a lot more sense

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰

[@TheEvie202]

Your work is beautiful! I can find new Levi’s on sale for less than the cost of of a metal zipper and topstitching thread!

[@fashionrebelution]

I’m totally going to try it. Wish me luck.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Good luck! And Happy Sewing 🧵

[@chilipeprsandi]

Your videos are so easy to follow. I know where to go if I need help with zippers-thank you 💕💃🏻 By chance DTT, have you transformed any sweatshirts into open/cardigan style? I’ve tried, but comes out not so good 😊

[@DowntownTailoring]

I can't believe it! You read my mind. I was collecting some sweaters and sweatshirt to make a video about it! Stay tuned 😉

[@carolachilanga]

Hi thank you so much for this video! I made a pair of jeans and my zipper pull came out 😢 so now I feel better about replacing it. This might be obvious to more experienced sewers but I see that you didn’t put a zipper stop 🤯 left the teeth super close to the seam and then enclosed them in the waistband, does this prevent the pull from coming out ???? Thanks a bunch. Great video!

[@rachelmelani-yh4nv]

Thank you so much for you video!! Advice on the best jean thread brand?

[@DowntownTailoring]

I use gütermann and the Wawak jeans thread. They both work well for me. Cheers 😊

[@AMACOSTURASEVLOGS]

Amei

[@carolcarter865]

I do it your way

[@DowntownTailoring]

We are twinning!

[@Liguorienne]

I will share try your way 😃 how much time do you take to do jab like that? Thank you

[@onceavonneatime1364]

Wow!!

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Just saw your poncho video. I was wondering if you might show us some of your own personal ones you made and jackets also. Winter is setting in and you are very inspiring. Even if you can not, thank you very kindly. I appreciate your channel! :)

[@DowntownTailoring]

I definitely have to make a photo shoot! 📸

[@MiddleEastMilli]

@@DowntownTailoring That would be lovely! :)

[@georgiannachalkus9774]

THAT’s exactly how I do it!🎃

[@DowntownTailoring]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one! 🥰🥰🥰

[@norma6743]

Aida, love this tutorial. I just got a juki DL 8100. I have a question so I thread one spool on each side of the thread stand and pull them together after or do they need to be together from the very top like in your maternity tutorial? I hope you can understand my question. 😆

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi Norma! I understand. When I have two spools 🧵 I place them separated. I only do it as the maternity video if the second thread is in a bobbin. Very often the thread on a bobbin get entangled with the holder as the bobbin is so low and small. Cheers 🥰

[@norma6743]

@@DowntownTailoring thank you so very much , 🤩🥰 you are an awesome teacher

[@elainemason04]

Well I will give this ago as a friend has asked can I put a zip in an i said I’d give it a go but as usual I always go to KZbin to get Better ideas on how to do this and I think your video will be helpful. Will message back when I have completed this at the moment. I’m waiting for the threads to come from Amazon.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! Please. Let me know how it goes. You can tag us too!

[@elainemason04]

@@DowntownTailoring yes I will do not sure on the tagging bit though 😜😜

[@elainemason04]

Gave it a go putting the zip in after waiting a while for the top stitch thread to come to do the job followed your way how to do it but I did buy the correct length of zip so as not to cut it the way you did in the video it was perfect and my freind was really pleased with it thanks for the help and tips on your channel 👍🤭

[@DowntownTailoring]

@@elainemason04 I’m so happy! Certainly having the right thread is better. Thanks for letting me know ☺️

[@rockwren3535]

Well done! I do worry whether my machine is able to make it through all the layers...

[@DowntownTailoring]

Make sure to use a thick needle. Use my button trick to even up some parts, use the hammer, and probably, you'll be ok! Cheers 😊

[@jaynesimmons2403]

❤

[@tatianamarisamartinezqueve9889]

Por favor que se llama tu descosedor que es como navaja

[@BelgraphicaStudio]

when you serge the edges, are you serging only the side opposite the "j" or both?