faulty zipper

03-16-2005, 01:33 AM

Silly, but is there a way to fix the zipper on my jeans? They are my favorite pair, I don't want to pin them. So I thought I would ask. TIA!

2sunshines · 03-16-2005, 06:31 AM

What's wrong with it? It completely doesn't work?

I'm pretty sure that you can replace the whole zipper pretty easily. I say pretty easily but I more accurately mean pretty easily for someone who sews...

If you don't sew, you could probably find someone to do something like that pretty inexpensively (or free if you have a sewing friend).

Punkie · 03-16-2005, 09:31 AM

If you don't sew, you may also be able to find a small shop in your town that does repairs and alterations. I don't think they usually charge very much.

03-16-2005, 12:55 PM

Thank you for the replies, it won't stay up.

2sunshines · 03-16-2005, 01:11 PM

Yea, that can be a problem.

You could also put a small safety pin under the top of the zipper after you've zipped them up to prevent it from unzipping. Of course it might be a pain because you'd have to undo it everytime you want to undo the zipper but it might be at least a temporary fix...

03-17-2005, 02:18 AM

Yes, it is a bummer, I will try pinning the that way. Thank you.

Abinsmom · 03-19-2005, 10:08 PM

If they're really a favorite pair and you can't bear to give them up, I would pay a tailor to replace the zipper for you. Jeans zippers can be difficult to replace -- the fabric is bulky and you really have to get the stitching just right (and your sewing machine has to be tough enough to take denim). I have a hard time finding jeans that fit, so if I find a pair I really like, it would be worth it to me to pay a tailor to replace a broken zipper rather than search high and low for another pair of jeans!

Alterations are done at the drycleaner we go to for a reasonable price, so you might inquire at a local dry cleaner. Our drycleaner is operated by an Asian family and they are all very talented in tailoring, so we've had a few things done for much less than we've paid at department or other apparel stores.

Good luck! I just got a tear in the knee of a favorite pair of my jeans and I'm just heartbroken. I don't think there's anything that can be done about that other than what my DH suggested -- making them into cutoffs!

03-16-2005, 01:33 AM	#1
godsgracegiven Guest Posts: n/a	faulty zipper Silly, but is there a way to fix the zipper on my jeans? They are my favorite pair, I don't want to pin them. So I thought I would ask. TIA!

03-16-2005, 06:31 AM	#2
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,029	Re: faulty zipper What's wrong with it? It completely doesn't work? I'm pretty sure that you can replace the whole zipper pretty easily. I say pretty easily but I more accurately mean pretty easily for someone who sews... If you don't sew, you could probably find someone to do something like that pretty inexpensively (or free if you have a sewing friend). __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

03-16-2005, 09:31 AM	#3
Punkie Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,092	Re: faulty zipper If you don't sew, you may also be able to find a small shop in your town that does repairs and alterations. I don't think they usually charge very much. __________________ GCM Admin and Moderator in Questions About the Message Board, Drawing Closer, Let's Talk, Weight Management, In the News, and Electronics. Homeschooling mom to 4, certified herbalist, homesteader, and overly ambitious crafter

03-16-2005, 12:55 PM	#4
godsgracegiven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: faulty zipper Thank you for the replies, it won't stay up.

03-16-2005, 01:11 PM	#5
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,029	Re: faulty zipper Yea, that can be a problem. You could also put a small safety pin under the top of the zipper after you've zipped them up to prevent it from unzipping. Of course it might be a pain because you'd have to undo it everytime you want to undo the zipper but it might be at least a temporary fix... __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

03-17-2005, 02:18 AM	#6
godsgracegiven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: faulty zipper Yes, it is a bummer, I will try pinning the that way. Thank you.

03-19-2005, 10:08 PM	#7
Abinsmom Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,319	Re: faulty zipper If they're really a favorite pair and you can't bear to give them up, I would pay a tailor to replace the zipper for you. Jeans zippers can be difficult to replace -- the fabric is bulky and you really have to get the stitching just right (and your sewing machine has to be tough enough to take denim). I have a hard time finding jeans that fit, so if I find a pair I really like, it would be worth it to me to pay a tailor to replace a broken zipper rather than search high and low for another pair of jeans! Alterations are done at the drycleaner we go to for a reasonable price, so you might inquire at a local dry cleaner. Our drycleaner is operated by an Asian family and they are all very talented in tailoring, so we've had a few things done for much less than we've paid at department or other apparel stores. Good luck! I just got a tear in the knee of a favorite pair of my jeans and I'm just heartbroken. I don't think there's anything that can be done about that other than what my DH suggested -- making them into cutoffs! __________________ K-1 DS born 12/16/99 DS born 7/11/02 DC (um, that's dear canine) born 5/3/98 DRC (dear rescued canine) born 6/10/99

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