Fix a Jean Zipper with Broken Teeth

[@kirahanzama1652]

Thank you so much dude, i thought i was gonna have to replace my favourite Jeans or get the zipper replaced at a store.. Either way you've just saved me between £50 / £85 !!!

[@tajnajjar7745]

That was pretty helpful, but what if the teeth were broken towards the top? I can't close the zipper from there because doubt I could fit in my jeans.

[@madiola1234]

lmao!

[@LindaRaeSchenk]

If I was trying to repair the zipper where the teeth were missing I would cut a snip in the cord and it would be very easy to slide the side back onto the left side. There would be no need to take off the top stops or replace them. Once the slider was back on I would place a bottom stop or make a thread dam to act as a stop to hold the area together where the teeth were missing. It would be a lot quicker and easier than what you just showed in the video.

[@yomairazsilva9138]

I took off teeth from another pant zipper and used them on my jeans where the zipper had broke (zipper broke in the middle) and it worked

[@kristinel1117]

Hi. May I ask how you did this? How did you put the new zipper teeth on?

[@mcsmama]

@@kristinel1117 I know this Q was asked 1 year ago but if you're like me, even if you couldn't fix those beloved jeans, you still haven't been able to part with them, so this response might still help! Today I watched a KZbin video called "Fix Your Broken Jeans Zipper in 2 Minutes!" (posted July 26, 2022) by "MrTechMech", where he shows that you actually CAN replace teeth in some metal zippers, by removing the same size teeth from another zipper, using a flame to seal frayed fabric fibers where the teeth are missing on your damaged garment, & then using a pliers to pinch the procured teeth in place over the flame-sealed edge. I would imagine it will not work for all situations, but it might be worth a try. I'll be trying it after I decide from where I will obtain the replacement teeth, even if that means taking them from the very bottom of the broken zipper & creating a new, higher bottom stop on that same zipper. Good luck & God bless!😇 [4.20.2023]

[@FloridaGirlAdventures]

this was a great video and it just might save the jeans I am wearing! One this, you made it appear as we all just have bottom stops laying around. I don't. I can see that you reuse the top stop what about the bottom? Since I do not have new bottom stops anyone else just sew the bottom zipper making a 'thread stop' in about the same location as the metal stop should be placed? Thanks again! for these great instructions! You've given me hope :-)

[@merikayreynolds9023]

Great video. One question, if the damaged teeth are way higher up, is the only option to replace the whole zipper? Do you have a video for that?

[@candace38351]

This is what I was wondering too. I have a couple broken teeth about an inch from the top, so I need a solution to fix that. These are my favorite jeans that are no longer made.

[@LindaRaeSchenk]

@@candace38351 If teeth are missing from he top then you can get the slider back on and make a stop where the teeth are missing. You will not be able to zip the slider to the very top but it should not matter as the fly will cover the zipper and no one will know the zipper will not go to the top except you. If a tooth is missing somewhere in the middle of the zipper you can make a stop at the missing tooth. If you can unzip the zipper enough so you can slip your butt into the shortened zipper then you do not have to replace the zipper.

[@mcsmama]

I know this Q was asked 2 years ago but if you're like me, even if you couldn't fix those beloved jeans, you still haven't been able to part with them, so this response might still help! Today I watched a KZbin video called "Fix Your Broken Jeans Zipper in 2 Minutes!" (posted July 26, 2022) by "MrTechMech", where he shows that you actually CAN replace teeth in some metal zippers, by removing the same size teeth from another zipper, using a flame to seal frayed fabric fibers where the teeth are missing on your damaged garment, & then using a pliers to pinch the procured teeth in place over the flame-sealed edge. I would imagine it will not work for all situations, but it might be worth a try. I'll be trying it after I decide from where I will obtain the replacement teeth, even if that means taking them from the very bottom of the broken zipper & creating a new, higher bottom stop on that same zipper. Good luck & God bless!😇 [4.20.2023]

[@gloriouspurpose18]

Thank you SO much for this! Seriously saved my absolute favorite pair of side zip jeans. I also improvised a new bottom stop with a part of a safety pin 😂 you’re awesome for posting such valuable info!

[@DSKSCreations]

I have a pair of stretchy denim, not harder denim like in the video. The broken teeth are very close to the bottom of the zipper. I couldn't get the teeth to button up, so I took more teeth off the bottom, pushed the actual zipper onto the the bottom, zipped the jeans up started from there.

[@RANDOM-ty5ko]

Same😂😂

[@yjsuck]

Thank you, kept me from having to replace my son's coveralls.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You're welcome! Always love saving our audience $$$. All the best!

[@RANDOM-ty5ko]

Think you . You fixed my favorite denom high wasted shorts

[@janamusa2568]

How do you button the zipper at 4:20

[@gladyscheruiyot7487]

One question, how do you fix a bag zip that has come out on one side

[@xssfun]

My zipper was separated on both sides, so took the two stoppers from the top and slided the zip back on track and put back the stoppers. Thanks.

[@bethanyhazard2407]

thank you for the great video's. seems like I am always repairing zips!

[@annemilner]

Where do you get a new bottom stop? I used to jest sew above the missing teeth with a needle and thread.

[@darlinghush7496]

Usually bottom stops come with a new zipper head. But I don’t know how to find them separately.

[@andreavalentina4026]

Once I got to the actual “buttoning” of the teeth together they would not go together at all?? Plz help

[@sans8758]

Dre Dreams same

[@trevonmorris1330]

What if your missin the teeth at the top

[@GalAmazin]

Thanks for sharing this I had no idea that you could repair zips with missing teeth. My unworn pink Armani jeans (broke the zip apart squeezing into them when I was heavier), now I'll be able to wear them for a bit this Summer, what's left of it. PS I wonder if sewing over the part where the damaged bottom part is and also the top part where the stoppers go, really thick, would stop the slider moving further. I don't have another base stopper and it's quite fiddly on these tiny teeth on this Armani zip? What you think?

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Yes, it really doesn't take much to stop a slider, but you will want to sew it thick enough that the slider body doesn't pass over it. Simple fix, just need to take the time. All the best!

[@Aysinka98]

How can I fix/save the zipp when the missing tetth are pretty much in the middle of the zipper?

[@selter8351]

Is it possible to put teeth back on that have fallen off? or perhaps buy replacement teeth?

[@Ashley-fc7kd]

how do you button the zipper? is it essential in order to fix it? it seems like mine wont button

[@tabithagrace3915]

This would help if I just had a stopper laying around the house is there a way to remove the stopper from the jeans an put it in a different place

[@pondsprincess1]

What would you charge to do this for a customer?

[@dianejackson5531]

Well done

[@chongseitmooi2593]

Is there anyway to repair missing or broken teeth on the upper part of zip

[@juanitaval4907]

Hello I have a bag that the zipper stops sliding through in the middle of the bag the teeth is not broken but it is slanted can I replace the teeth ?

[@sophovot5079]

actually while watching the first 2 minutes i managed to get the slider back on through the gap that the missing teeth made. just button up the lower part, slide the thing down, get the first tooth above the gap in, and slide it back up

[@tiffadams3]

I was wondering why they didn’t do exactly this to begin with!

[@WulfyGames]

Hi, I have a suitcase with this issue, is there any way to repair that without replacing the zipper all together

[@awesomeaid-xf7wr]

Is it possible to do pretty much the same for the top?

[@valeriebloss-warner1930]

Thank you for sharing

[@fooslmicheal]

Brilliant idea, thanks for the repair tips

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Happy to help! Thanks for the comment.

[@np-sq5sr]

Great vid man i HAD this bad boy fixed in minutes ..,we love zippers 🤟🏾

[@cynthiav7984]

Omg saved my favorite jeans 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@activemanishere]

What if 2 teeth are just separated from each other? Like the teeth are intact but the hard thing in the fabric they hold onto is broke so the teeth are able to separate from each other. Can i fix that or am i stuck adding a stop there?

[@56bc]

I have this same problem but the missing teeth are closer to the top, any suggestions?

[@mcsmama]

I know this Q was asked 2 years ago but if you're like me, even if you couldn't fix those beloved jeans, you still haven't been able to part with them, so this response might still help! Today I watched a KZbin video called "Fix Your Broken Jeans Zipper in 2 Minutes!" (posted July 26, 2022) by "MrTechMech", where he shows that you actually CAN replace teeth in some metal zippers, by removing the same size teeth from another zipper, using a flame to seal frayed fabric fibers where the teeth are missing on your damaged garment, & then using a pliers to pinch the procured teeth in place over the flame-sealed edge. I would imagine it will not work for all situations, but it might be worth a try. I'll be trying it after I decide from where I will obtain the replacement teeth, even if that means taking them from the very bottom of the broken zipper & creating a new, higher bottom stop on that same zipper. Good luck & God bless!😇 [4.20.2023]

[@39thala]

I need to replace the bottom pin of the zipper chain on a jacket. Not the stop but rather the metal pin at the bottom of the teeth that you slide down into the the top of the slider before you zip it up. It's the part that hooks into the stop and keeps both sides of the chain together at the bottom once you've zipped it up. Can't find ANY videos on repairing that. And can't find that part in any zipper repair kits that I've looked at online.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Unfortunately, that's the only part of a zipper that cannot be repaired when it fails. There's no real, long term fix so we haven't posted anything about it. The best thing to do is to replace the whole zipper when that part fails if it's economical.

[@39thala]

UCAN Zippers USA I scoured the internet some more. Turns out that the part is called a Zipper pin. It's part of the zipper box and pin. The only place I saw the part online is from suppliers in China! Like Sino-Best Industries etc. Or on Alibaba.

[@abbyreese444]

i have a similar problem except the broken teeth are pretty far up. is there a way to fix that ??

[@Violetjade74]

Hello, thank you for this great video. Q: with a needle and thread, think its possible to stitch around the bottom teeth of the zipper and remove and reause the original bottom stopper and put it in the new location?

[@shirleyedmondson3928]

Stephanie McConnon Please show me how

[@Violetjade74]

Shirley Edmondson It was a question if it could be done that way?

[@garmeny6520]

Stephanie McConnon t

[@Marvillar]

I have dents under my nails now how tf to do you button up a zipper ive been trying for almost an hour

[@kelsyarnold2181]

My zipper teeth would not go back together for anything. I followed the instructions but when it came to "buttoning" up the zipper teeth back together, it was impossible and totally tore up my fingers and nails trying to force it back together ugggg any suggestions?

[@daniellekalmus5860]

Can you fix jeans were the teeth are missing at the top? My favorite pair of jeans has teeth missing from both sides at the top. Every video I have seen shows how to fix teeth missing from the bottom. Do I just have to replace the whole zipper? 😊

[@SilverSunshine10]

I'm replying now to also know what to do in this situation. Two teeth are missing near the top but not far enough to make a new top point.

[@madiola1234]

if you those archaic pants so much take them to a seamstress and get a new zipper...its not expensive

[@katiecampbell7958]

Ok so I have a pair of suede boots with a zipper on the side. The slider came off on one side but at the very bottom, there is like one or two missing teeth, then 2 functioning teeth, but the one tooth is starting to come out. How do I repair this?!

[@Isvarm]

You just saved me 80$ thanks man

[@danponitlong]

My SON WINTER COAT ZIPPER TEETH IS NOT MISSING. THE ZIPPER GOT STUCK AND NOT ZIPPING UP. I CAN SEE THE TEETH THAT IS CLOSE TO WHERE THE ZIP IS STUCK. I NEED HELP TO FIX IT. THANK YOU

[@lexiwalker4259]

how in the frick do you button a zipper?!?!?!? help i need these jeans by 9am

[@michealkory4604]

Lol 3 years later

[@anniefremin6206]

😂

[@beriorroch2617]

THANK YOU ! The teeth of my favourite NEW jeans got separated at the bottom end and I've been mourning for a week. Now I'm ready to fight my fate. Just need to find that bottom stop. Can I buy that somewhere?

[@beriorroch2617]

Found it. They're sold for 1.35 Euros 15x.

[@dangdogs1159]

What if it’s broken at the top ?

[@shelmcd]

Thank you! I fixed my fave pair of denim shorts 😊

[@ChrisanneWollett]

I'm wondering if when replacing a broken zipper on overalls can you replace it with a longer zipper?

[@BrassLock]

Yes.

[@arionamiller7093]

Thank you so much!

[@justinmilla]

I just can’t button the zipper up. I have tried every way possible!

[@florenciadavids8084]

Thank you soo much, you helped a bunch

[@theaquariumbuddy8304]

Hi, I have few teeth that are totally destroyed in my nike jacket. Wondering if can possibly add the missing teeth and deal with it or replace the zipper ? Can u please get back to me asap

[@alinasmusicvoid5679]

THANK YOU

[@tenantspricedout2174]

Help: I have a coat zipper stuck at bottom with part of satin lining stuck in it. It's a double zipper. The top portion of the zipper is where the lining is caught. I've tried jiggling, soap, pencil lead etc to loosen the zipper but the lining is bunched up throughout the upper slider. Your ideas?

[@whoisme678]

I don't remove the zipper or the stoppers on my jeans. I open up the other side of the zipper itself and put back onto the other side and then close it not using too much force. I then put some stitches in to act as a bottom stop. You never see the first couple of teeth so when the zip is on, you slide down to make sure the teeth catch as close to bottom as possible and if it does complete stitching for a bottom stop. We'll that's the way I've done it in the past. Removing and sticking in a zipper is a pain so always best to find the easiest option if zipper decides don't wasn't to work for you no more. Sewing should be done by all school kids. I've always done my own sewing after the age of 6..

[@GalAmazin]

You've answered my question about stitching over end and top stopper areas as teeth tiny, and don't have a 4 pronged base stopper. Thanks a million ❤

[@randomgirlgamer2118]

So I still have the teeth on my zipper but the cloth is cut in half where the teeth are so when I zip up the track is unable to follow through because its cut off, idk how to fix this and I cant find any videos about it, might be a special case 💀

[@WesGotThirty]

The zipper tooth is broken but it's in the middle of the actual zipper. Is there any way to put a zipper tooth on where it's missing?

[@ranevc]

Great videos, but how to fix the leading metal edge in the bottom of a coat zipper, it almost came off and is hanging on a thread and it is very difficult to insert it into the slider.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

I think that you're referring to the pin on a separating bottom zipper. Unfortunately, when the pin comes off, there's not much more that you can do to repair the zipper. You'll have to replace the whole zipper. Wish I had better news.

[@ranevc]

UCAN Zippers USA thanks for letting me know.

[@deeb8282]

i watched this video, thought i could fix my problem with a Harley Davidson boot (mens size 10) having missing teeth and now the fabric is shredded, do you have a video on fixing a leather boot zipper? these zippers are much thicker, wider

[@UCANZippersUSA]

See if this is helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3yvpKuQh611Z8k

[@christopherroncone6939]

Can you replaced the teeth?

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Unfortunately not. Metal teeth are punched on with a specific mold and you can't just add teeth back on. Wish we had better news.

[@diyalphahound4367]

A video I need is a plastic broken quail zipper that a puppy had destroyed in the middle of the hoodie zipper. I had to cut away the peices because of how bad the damage.

[@eligundersen4771]

i cant button up the teeth, any tips?

[@sierra2516]

where can I get a bottom stop?

[@truesneakerhead6424]

Ebay sells it 3mm 5mm in 50 pieces.. $5

[@murrayl4715]

So I have an old leather gun sleeve that goes to a special gun from my grandpa, but it’s missing a few teeth and the zipper only zips up a small portion of it. Is there a way to fix it? (The teeth are old brass metal teeth)

[@mcsmama]

I know this Q was asked 2 years ago but there is now a YT video called "Fix Your Broken Jeans Zipper in 2 Minutes!" (July 26, 2022) by "MrTechMech", where he shows that you actually CAN replace teeth in some metal zippers, by removing the same size teeth from another zipper, using a flame to seal frayed fabric fibers where the teeth are missing on your damaged zipper... maybe that will help. Good luck & God bless!😇 [4.20.2023]

[@wormwood8191]

Here's my problem: I bought a neat old square tote bag. It has a heavy old metal zipper across the top that won't close. At the far end a few missing teeth, so no problem. All the middle teeth look good. However at the other end the zipper has been pulled back all the way and there is at least one tooth inside the pull sitting at an angle.... maybe even a second wonky or missing tooth but I can't tell cause the pull is stuck. I'm willing to unstitch that end or the zipper but I don't know that I'll be able to get the zipper off even then. Any advice is appreciated. I'm also open to replacing the whole zipper but clueless about that also. Thanks.

[@BethsMom]

I need this same video but with a plastic zipper. Obviously I can’t bend plastic top stops and then pinch them back on.

[@makaylahall7014]

I have womens jeans and i have 1 tooth missing on the zipper, but of course its the 6th tooth down from the top, how would that work without the bottom teeth opening back up?

[@UCANZippersUSA]

6th tooth down from the top is pretty high. I think your options would be to set the top stops at a lower point or replace the zipper completely. When you set the top stop at a lower point, the obvious problem is that you'll have a space now, but sometimes the fly on denim can hide that. It's all up to you and what you're willing to trade off.

[@AntiHealer]

What if it’s a sweater

[@nurijeajdari649]

what about hoodie

[@abusalehmasud2183]

What top stops do you recommend from Amazon?

[@angelmuscledoc]

Just found you. I have a plastic short zipper on woman's pants bought through Poshmark and found a few teeth missing towards the top. Is the method the same?

[@birdman9745]

Thanks very much! Your tip worked.

[@bharathisonea6804]

There is no top stop at the end of my jean zipper so it just keeps falling out. What should i do?

[@croleighpalma7097]

Sew it

[@mannygarcia1676]

How do we get in contact or how can I show you the problem I have with their zipper on my air Force ones . Would really appreciate your help in any way or form

[@saxophonealto7165]

Thanks

[@xxajmockxx]

The zipper teeth separate after the zipper is zipped to the top. Thanks!

[@deniseabbarkhouse6637]

How do you fix a gap in the teeth

[@BrassLock]

Go to your dentist.

[@rebeccawalsh-dodd2805]

Why can't you replace mettle zipper teeth? Aren't the crimp on anyway?

[@bluechillin3936]

Wat if the broken teeth are higher

[@twistedsister60]

9:26 on a Sunday and I discover a youtube channel devoted entirely to zippers. I've seen it all. I can die now

[@gareldg9310]

Thanks for the tip.....

[@izzielizzie7688]

I have the same problem but with a plastic zipper.

[@sarahmachado5477]

I can't believe I came upon this problem 5 days after the video is uploaded..

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Well I hope that it was helpful. Let us know if you got it repaired. If you need any help, feel free to reach out.

[@Because_of_Mercy]

Can you fix the zipper area that was shredded by a dog?

[@missebojorcas7927]

Mariah Cofield lol good luck buddy

[@saulvalles6095]

one of the teeth on my sweaters zipper is cracked and I can't unzip it how can I fix it

[@UCANZippersUSA]

If it's in the middle of the whole zipper, there's not much you can do to fix it. If it's at the top, then you can shorten the zipper.

[@lindaschenk1184]

I would take it to a clothing alteration specialist who may be able to fix the zipper similar to what this man is explaining in the video. It is worth a try. You also could replace the zipper if it is worth spending the money . Don't throw it out until you have checked with someone who can actually view the problem.

[@daviddubois7485]

take off the 'top stop" is not as close to as easy as you illustrate

[@tyreuanjohnson473]

what if your Missing teeth are in upper middle

[@UCANZippersUSA]

If you can still fit in to the jeans with a new bottom being higher, than go ahead and make the repair.

[@madiola1234]

get some partials..

[@francesjohnson9834]

There is no subscribe button that I can find. Help!

[@cynthiatucker9312]

Oh my goodness it works

[@addagirl3487]

What if it's got broken teeth closer to the top...how do I fix That?

[@lookster20]

I did essentially what he showed here but instead of moving the bottom stop up, I moved the top zipper stop down. then used a keychain to go through the zipper pull and over my pant button just to be sure it wouldn't unzip accidentally.

[@icyyful]

where do you get the bottom stopper at?

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You can try Zipper Shipper: www.zippershipper.com/zipper-bottom-stops

[@lindaschenk1184]

www.Wawak.com is a great source for all type of zippers and sliders and stops/bottoms and sewing supplies. They are wonderful and can help you with all your zipper needs.

[@emmabambury5981]

Really can't figure out how to button the zip up for the life of me, they're just not coming together. Maybe fixing my skirts at midnight not greatest idea. Maybe I'll just have to buy some more again. 😔

[@romanbandy3390]

So, I'm having a bad time "buttoning my zipper" is it a big deal to skip that part? Also these are True Religions Low Waist with a small zipper paid too much to throw out but a single tooth is broken at the bottom perhaps the 4th tooth from the bottom going upwards is broke. Any assistance is greatly appreciated also, thanks for all your attention to detail I can not begin to express my appreciation for it, so thanks! California Aurora

[@mcsmama]

I know this Q was asked 1 year ago but if you're like me, even if you couldn't fix those beloved jeans, you still haven't been able to part with them, so this response might still help! Today I watched a KZbin video called "Fix Your Broken Jeans Zipper in 2 Minutes!" (posted July 26, 2022) by "MrTechMech", where he shows that you actually CAN replace teeth in some metal zippers, by removing the same size teeth from another zipper, using a flame to seal frayed fabric fibers where the teeth are missing on your damaged garment, & then using a pliers to pinch the procured teeth in place over the flame-sealed edge. I would imagine it will not work for all situations, but it might be worth a try. I'll be trying it after I decide from where I will obtain the replacement teeth, even if that means taking them from the very bottom of the broken zipper & creating a new, higher bottom stop on that same zipper. Good luck & God bless!😇 [4.20.2023]

[@scarboroughgrimevision2230]

This is useful when it's near the top

[@mdsong12]

Well I see this video is from 7 years ago and since then someone has come up with a much easier solution, where you don't have to remove anything. You just need to align the zipper on the side where the missing teeth are. It's a little tricky, but after a few tries you will get it on. Then you just sew a stop with some thread over the broken area and you're all set. It takes 5 to 8 minutes tops. If I had found this video 1st, I would never have wanted to do all of this work. It would have been easier to put in a new zipper.

[@shaneenmidgette7940]

Where do you get that stopper thing that you put above the damage

[@desbrwn4443]

Let us know what tools are needed in the beginning of the video or in the description.

[@valerieleuba]

I can NOT get the teeth together!!!!!! WTH!!! I have tried pushing I have tried pliers! I have tried the table! what the hell am I doing wrong!!!!

[@warrenross56]

How about missing teeth on a jacket