How to Fix and Replace a Zipper Slider. How to Fix a Separating Zipper

[@timetoregroup2008]

You literally saved my sanity. After putting in dozens of zippers (a while back) in canvas application, I had a total brain block when converting a separating zipper slider from one pull to double pull slider. Duh. Thanks for walking through so closely and carefully for me. Well done!

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@WattWireNet]

I'm going to add this as a PSA since I've done some research on my own after being a little frustrated with this video in that not all zippers have the size stamped on them. The number size, in this case "5" is shown, refers to the approx. width of the zipper, measure in millimeters (mm) when the zipper is closed. Measure only to the edges of the teeth. I might add that people shouldn't be too critical of a good person trying to help others with videos like this. Besides no explanation of the zipper size, I like this video...well done.

[@sewway]

Thanks for the useful information, we did not carry out such research

[@WattWireNet]

@@sewway No problem, keep up the good work :)

[@sewway]

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[@thunderverna]

Actually I went to the sewing shop (it's like a treasure trove of bits and pieces and sewing sundries😊) with just a photo of my busted zipper and the salesperson knew right away it was a Vislon (plastic not metal)5, apparently that's kind of standard for jacket zips😮 took it home watched this vid and done in 45 seconds.🎉🎉 BTW the zipper at the store had a V, Roman numeral five, rather than a 5 itself, on the back of the zip. 2:40

[@MessyBeans]

Thank you for posting. I did it! I purchased replacement zipper heads from Amazon but they came with no instructions. After watching your video I was able to quickly fix three of my favorite fleece tops. 💕

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@Jjules-zo5fr]

Me too from Amazon no instructions! Good job you can find anything out on KZbin:)

[@coco2mo]

Very helpful! Thank you for posting this. Just fixed my parka. I didn't want to sew in a new zipper. Just replacing the plastic zipper itself worked great.

[@bigdaddy7670]

Excellent, simple & to the point, well done!

[@parsnipzilla]

thanks so much for posting, this really helped me

[@RickThePeasant]

No explination required, well done.

[@dayleenlopez1458]

Thank you ! My zipper fell off of my prom dress!

[@zaraiftikhar5610]

Mine too 😭😭

[@topgoldexchange8283]

Omgahhh

[@daddyfwine6122]

W asf

[@jasond6770]

Excellent video; thank you! Question: Is there pliers that work best for breaking various stoppers? Also, is there a place you recommend we order the zipper pull replacements? Mine break after a while I think from being thrown around in the dryer.

[@sewway]

Side cutters, end-cutting nippers

[@jasond6770]

@@sewway Thank you!

[@heartofthewild680]

@@sewway and where can we get new stoppers for it? You seemed to just take one of the teeth of another zipper? What do I do if I don’t have another zipper lying around (or if I don’t have one with metal teeth?

[@taylork9420]

Tsym for this video. I was able to save my mom's sweatshirt because of you.

[@dentonjordan6992]

I just wish you hadn’t talk so much in this video

[@abdullahbinabbas1706]

instead you should thank her on putting efforts into this to help you

[@thatyellowfellow]

@@abdullahbinabbas1706 (It's a joke sir. Just humour) *r/WOOOOSHHHH*

[@flooferfox2407]

Lmao

[@Karibee61]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@taiwaneil]

Regular chatterbox isn’t she?

[@pvalvaso]

Great video, I just fixed my favorite vest with your technique, love it... thx for sharing

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you for posting this. I have learned from you.

[@topkatz7]

brilliant!! thank you for the instructions...fixed an expensive coat destined for the bin!!

[@PrenticeBoy1688]

For some reason, your post reminded me of the time I pulled the brass zip up on a tweed shooting coat and shredded my favourite cashmere scarf. 😫

[@cacaj1234]

Wow, just what I needed. Thank you.

[@stephanielee7637]

This is a very good tutorial video. Thank you!

[@sewway]

Thank

[@lisabalenciaga4556]

Very good demonstration. TY!

[@GettingFitAt40Something]

Many thanks for the video. I have a zip that is broken and it has "5" and "A" stamped on it... Any idea what the A means? It is a plastic zipper for a garden growhouse/greenhouse.

[@sewway]

5 - slider size A - spiral type You can buy a slider №5, but with a different letter and it will not work. It is advisable to have with you a sample of a broken slider, or even better the zipper.

[@GettingFitAt40Something]

@@sewway Thank you! - I located a 5a. It worked perfectly. Legend!

[@mehrnooshsamiei6705]

Thank you for your post. I have a question: Could you please tell me what size the brown zipper is? I have a jacket in which the slider is broken and I lost it, then I cannot check the size of the zipper. But I guess the brown zipper, which you have used in the video is like my jacket.

[@sewway]

The most reliable way is to ask the seller at the sewing accessories store to match the slider to your zipper.

[@tim7757]

What if you dont have the zipper and dont know what number replacement should be?

[@ddemonjjv]

Thank you. I will try and fix a zipper pull.

[@salliewelch1638]

This was exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much for posting it!👏

[@UrsulaPhD]

I am an audiovisual learner and thought your video was so helpful, I subscribed. However, the zipper I am trying to fix is on a tote/carryon bag. Both ends are identical and the zipper slider is missing. So I don't have a size reference

[@holytish]

i’m gonna try this and hopefully i’ll be able to save my favorite hoodie

[@gartht6536]

Thank you, saved my favourite leather jacket from 'DOOM'. Will wear it another 10 years now.

[@sewway]

These things are indestructible, you need to have good health when buying them

[@Getitdone-xh2lb]

Great video, I am impressed.

[@markisrael6895]

Can this still be done if you can’t reach the top stop or the bottom of the teeth. Our zip has broken on the baby’s “next to me” in our room but we can’t reach the top or bottom of the zipper teeth without busting the stitching potentially ruining the next to me. Any help would be appreciated..

[@sewway]

In this case, you can rip out a pair of upper zipper teeth with pliers and insert your slider. Then wrap this void with threads For kids' clothes, such a tough option will work.

[@markisrael6895]

@@sewway that’s great thank you for the reply.

[@IggyCotton]

OUTSTANDING! Thanks!

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@DoseofLife781]

Can you please tell me where to buy the zipper head? I need size 5H

[@kmoney4054]

If I sent you my polo windbreaker to fix could you it takes a 5 and c type of zipper

[@sewway]

Sorry, but we do not provide such services.

[@austingode]

Genius video!!

[@dariussabanavicius9165]

Amazing ❤ thank you very much!

[@techhub_]

Did the work, thanks!

[@sewway]

Thanks

[@javedahmed2125]

Excellent 🎉

[@caspian-t]

For those who need it and dont want to destroy the zipper's end. I widen one side of the zipper by inserting an edge of a fork and then twisting it until it is able to fit in the teeth thats has the thing which prevents it from falling. And then after its inserted, clamp down the zipper using your hand or pliers and you zipper is fixed.

[@sewway]

Original way, but not desirable to do so. You weaken the pressed mold and it will not last long.

[@abdullahbinabbas1706]

thank you so much this is so helpful

[@sewway]

Thank you!

[@untotenkrieg2549]

Thanks. A zipper on an old sweater of mind randomly broke. I would’ve had to throw it away if it weren’t for this video.

[@sewway]

I also sometimes don't want to make more videos, but comments like this don't allow me to do that. Thank you

[@ignatiusdesouza6127]

What if has no number or letter on the zipper.

[@williamoverton7265]

Thank you

[@clothingalterations]

Great idea 👍🏵🌱🌹🌿🌺☘🌻🍀🌷🍁🌴❤

[@debayanmajumdar3494]

Thank you

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@dorisstiles5956]

Thank you, good vid, helped me fix my jacket so ya!

[@sewway]

Nice to hear it, thanks

[@zxcookie2600]

The thing thet you pull the zipper broke. I want to know how to replace it

[@sewway]

Buy a new one on Amazon, I specifically made a video to explain how to choose the right one

[@languagepleasebatukankitadyan]

That last piece what is it called... The one that stops the slider of the zipper

[@CrystalRoseD]

The top stop.

[@DBrewster99]

Very useful. Nice nails too.

[@freehamuzzamil4763]

Thanks 👍👍

[@Birbface]

Illuminating!

[@amselby81]

So you have to have another zipper set in order to fix one?

[@sewway]

No, you just need to buy a new slider and set it. It is much cheaper than changing your zipper at a tailor shop.

[@lm448]

Thank you! 🌹

[@HIMTIYAHIMTIYA]

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[@barbiegirlcutie21]

really clear video just wish there was narration to it. I have a really short attention span so i kept looking away and not knowing what I missed

[@thatyellowfellow]

Means you can't learn and that you're not learning why you can't learn... If you have a short attention span, you probably won't listen either if it was narrated. It's your fault. Hit the replay button and watch it again...

[@Matczynski1983]

What’s music on background?

[@sewway]

Do you like the music? They often scold me that the music is terrible. But seriously, this is from the KZbin music library

[@xxxtesticles3537]

i feel dumb asf for not knowing this but thank you.

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@cpinney]

Lose the music, add the narration with voice

[@sewway]

Thanks for the advice. Be sure to take into account in the following videos

[@amalgamated6448]

Audio would be nice!

[@sewway]

You're right, it's good to make audio, invite an experienced operator, hire a director, producer, etc. I'm dreaming about that

[@joshbaker2309]

Try talking it’s helpful

[@thejosh47]

Wishing you talked lmao

[@kathrynnymanasa3756]

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[@rebeccamarinko2431]

Narration would have made it easier to understand. The irritating music was annoying and distracting.

[@sewway]

Not all people speak English, you need to be able to make educational material accessible to everyone for understanding.

[@lisettegarcia]

*Great* tutorial! Now go watch some at-home hack videos on eliminating nail fungus or you risk losing your right thumb nail which you need for these projects!!!

[@starrychloe]

WTF? You have to ruin a separate zipper to fix the one that's broken? And they could shave a few minutes if they just spoke English instead of pointing.

[@sewway]

I didn't invite you to visit my house, but if you come, behave yourself

[@Veldtian1]

All these videos are *useless* do a 'how to' vid with a zipper thats ACTUALLY attached to a jacket or bag or something other then a zipper component.

[@sewway]

Thank you

[@Necrolias]

soooo in order to fix the zipper on my favourite jacket i should BREAK IT first... and then fix it again by BREAKING ANOTHER ZIPPER... right, thanks a lot.

[@jimptacnik7451]

Some talking and explaining would be nice. Nothing worse than a "mute" video.

[@sewway]

You are right, thank you.

[@marcioroberto2006]

I think the video is good without talking so the entire world can benefit from it.

[@shalal8746]

How dump do you think ppl are

[@sewway]

There is no limit

[@gohealthy4life2]

I dislike videos where there is no explanation. Waste of time.

[@sewway]

Sorry

[@boldrooster9799]

This video is self-explanatory. It doesn’t need narration. Thank you for uploading this.

[@johnbentley645]

@@sewway Don't be sorry to anyone, You did a great job and you taught me what i needed to know. Thank you!

[@aaronsmith5538]

this is a joke. not helpful!!!