How to Fix a Broken Zipper Slider ... Many ways!

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  • Опубліковано 15 бер 2020
  • We hope you enjoy this quick video on how to fix the slider.
    Time Stamps:
    Quick fix -- 0:18
    Hidden Slider -- 0:49
    Missing Pull -- 1:08
    Slider Replacement -- 1:32
    Music:
    -Marty Gots a Plan
    -Casa Bossa Nova
    -Cheery Monday
    These songs were all created by Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.com
    License: creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
    My daughter did the voice-over for me.
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  • @mistifaery
    @mistifaery 3 роки тому +27

    Thank you!! I just repaired my son's jacket. It saved me a ton of time, not having to add snaps or a new zipper!

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 роки тому +2

      Ouuu thank you for letting me know that, I’m really glad to hear! :)

  • @baleylavarta2573
    @baleylavarta2573 Рік тому +12

    Thank you! I needed this so much. You've saved my the process of sewing in a new zipper and nearly 20 minutes time.

  • @marathonfortruth4768
    @marathonfortruth4768 2 роки тому +4

    I love your channel. This is so timely for me. I tried crimping the slider to be tighter but you are right, this fix didn’t last.

  • @GreatDXR
    @GreatDXR 3 роки тому +28

    Lord knows how many jackets were thrown out because of this problem. Thanks for this info!

  • @faunsolo
    @faunsolo 2 роки тому +6

    Wow, I literally thought my zipper was unsalvageable and I would have to throw out my favourite hoodie. I found this, and replaced my old slider with a slider from another hoodie I have and it worked like a charm! :D Thanks so much!

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @AndroidGameCoder
    @AndroidGameCoder 3 роки тому +7

    Went through a lot of zipper vids to find one actually showing how to remove the top zipper stopper. I thought I'd have to buy a special zipper pincer tool from Amazon to pull it off. My $250 North Face jacket's slider got lost, and I wanted to replace it with the slider on an older North Face jacket. Incredibly North Face with not just mail me a slider, no matter how much I beg. You have to go through a long warranty application and repair process, which ultimately ends with mailing them the jacket and being without it for about a month. I hope I can get that top stopper off as easily as you did!

  • @soniatriana9091
    @soniatriana9091 Рік тому +1

    Awesome tips!!! Who knew it was possible to fix them in such a logical & easy way!!! Thank bc you!!!

  • @tw5681
    @tw5681 Рік тому

    I've watched 8 videos about fixing my coat and this video was the only one that helped. Coat is fixed, thanks.

  • @vonclohk507
    @vonclohk507 Місяць тому

    All these years never knew how to do it. I did a temporary slider fix with a small key ring until I can buy a new size 5 stronger slider (if I can't re-purpose and older one). Thanks!

  • @rosaelinav8036
    @rosaelinav8036 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you my friend I needed to learn how to replace the big part of the zipper! I got so many zipper but it’s hard to find the little metal to clamp it to the jacket, so the zipper doesn’t come off. Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate your help. Thank you again 💛💛💛💛

    • @jamesallen3786
      @jamesallen3786 2 роки тому

      I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account..?
      I was stupid lost the login password. I would love any assistance you can give me!

    • @jamesallen3786
      @jamesallen3786 2 роки тому

      @Hugo Beckham I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
      Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

    • @jamesallen3786
      @jamesallen3786 2 роки тому

      @Hugo Beckham It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
      Thank you so much, you saved my ass :D

    • @hugobeckham8345
      @hugobeckham8345 2 роки тому

      @James Allen happy to help xD

  • @DARKWORLD805
    @DARKWORLD805 2 дні тому

    Three years later and thank you very much for this helped me understand what I should do to fix my sweater

  • @markjmaxwell9819
    @markjmaxwell9819 18 днів тому

    Thank you very much your short video was extremely helpful.
    I have a leather jacket that needs a new slider because the pull is missing. I have used a safety pin until I can get a new metal slider fitted. Your knowledge and no BS attitude is a breath of fresh air.
    😎🇦🇺👍

  • @caniedae
    @caniedae Місяць тому

    The slider replacement segment helped me so much, your videos still have an impact even years later and you have a great way of showing and explaining it

  • @dhx7749
    @dhx7749 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent advice!
    Thank you 😊
    Ordered my new zipper slider No 8👍

  • @jeffreymielcarek5890
    @jeffreymielcarek5890 2 роки тому +14

    Amazing! Simple, to the point, and extremely helpful. Just repaired an expensive leather jacket with a double zipper pull. The teeth got misaligned when zipped, and wouldn’t allow unzipping. Had to take jacket off like a sweatshirt (George Castanza style 😂). This showed me enough to know how to remove the two pulls, and reassemble them correctly (paid close attention to the orientation of both pulls that came off!). Everything is back to normal now. About a half hour job, zero cost. Thank you!!! 😉

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @gregoryswift7804
      @gregoryswift7804 Рік тому +1

      A guy wanted to charge me $75 to replace the zipper b4 even looking at it, it’s a leather jacket the teeth are not broken it just won’t come together when I zip it up🥲

  • @maryhowse4929
    @maryhowse4929 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this clear video! I have a leather jacket that needs this fix, and you’ve given me the tools to fix it myself! ❤❤❤

  • @betsabemaldonado1060
    @betsabemaldonado1060 4 роки тому +7

    Great to learn from you! We can even make some extra money at home doing alterations
    May God bless you for showing us how to do this type of work.

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  4 роки тому

      Yes! I definitely hope that you can do that! Take care :)

  • @manuellebron3404
    @manuellebron3404 3 роки тому +2

    I fixed one of my jackets and it worked great. Thanks so much!

  • @RandomalinaLF
    @RandomalinaLF 4 роки тому +25

    Cool video! Nice, short, and straight to the point.

  • @CountGeeMonay
    @CountGeeMonay 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. An $8 order for parts from Amazon, this video and 10 minutes of my time and I had my jacket fixed.

  • @rfchip9686
    @rfchip9686 2 роки тому

    Great information. Thank you very much!

  • @cidiaprentt8529
    @cidiaprentt8529 Рік тому

    Thank you for posting this very helpful video!!!!

  • @beverleygalloway6308
    @beverleygalloway6308 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant - I have just fixed my son's jacket zip. Thank you so much!

  • @DD-fu8mk
    @DD-fu8mk 2 роки тому +1

    Your video was very helpful. i got as far as removing the sliders and taking off the old zipper, but how do I get the two sides of the zipper teeth to go into the new zipper? I can get one side in easily, but can't get both at the same time when I start from the top. Any tips on how to do this? Thanks.

  • @ilkethewordpeople43
    @ilkethewordpeople43 3 роки тому +1

    I really like this video! Thank you for this wonderful explanation :))

  • @annroche3762
    @annroche3762 3 роки тому

    That is brilliant Thank you so much for sharing x

  • @martythorn3456
    @martythorn3456 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a very information tutorial.

  • @brad95460
    @brad95460 Рік тому

    Thank you very much. Eighty two years old and never knw this. Saved my down jacket from the trash.

  • @aniajackowska1494
    @aniajackowska1494 3 роки тому

    The quick fix with the pliers was really helpful, thank you!

  • @IMOO1896
    @IMOO1896 3 роки тому +9

    Everything clear till you got to where you actually put the slider on the zipper at the end. This should have been the time to take your time to show clearly and explain what the goal is, to intersect the zipper teeth.

    • @DD-fu8mk
      @DD-fu8mk 2 роки тому

      I have the same question. Wished there would've been more information on how to get the teeth to come together.

  • @empichel5690
    @empichel5690 2 роки тому

    This video was great! Super helpful. That plier bit was definitely cursed though

  • @fiona36b
    @fiona36b 3 роки тому

    Awesome job.

  • @raine6813
    @raine6813 3 роки тому +5

    nice vid, helped me install my new zipper slider on just fine

  • @DO-rs6hq
    @DO-rs6hq 2 роки тому

    You're the best!! Thank you!

  • @auntnatalie
    @auntnatalie Рік тому

    You are the BEST. Organized, good voice, preparedn well thought out examples. Other videos are assinine. (sp) thank you SOO much. Am subscrining.

  • @wolfmangosan539
    @wolfmangosan539 Рік тому

    Thank you amazing video I think I’ll subscribe and also God bless you and your family !!

  • @DaniiiiPhantom
    @DaniiiiPhantom 4 місяці тому

    This was so helpful. Thank you!

  • @carlfinkelson8430
    @carlfinkelson8430 2 роки тому +1

    You shown us how to zip the one side but how do you get the other side on? I'm replacing it for a case

  • @callis9283
    @callis9283 7 місяців тому

    Do you use or have a zipper starter box at the bottom of the jacket, or do you just use a stopper? How do you keep the bottom of the zippers together when you zip it up?

  • @TheGiantRobot
    @TheGiantRobot 2 роки тому

    Great video! Only thing that wasn't clear to me was removing the stopper, it's hard to see what you did - I put the pliers on the top and on one edge and squished it until it popped off.

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 роки тому

      Maybe this video will help you more:
      ua-cam.com/video/2XKaH6A-Dss/v-deo.html

  • @ricmartinez2590
    @ricmartinez2590 Рік тому

    Such a great video and now I know what to do!

  • @chentasejati5980
    @chentasejati5980 2 роки тому

    tq very much.very helpful

  • @omaramor2
    @omaramor2 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much... very mar from MOROCCO 🇲🇦

  • @marcopolo2418
    @marcopolo2418 2 роки тому +1

    Hay!!! I got it!!... Finally Thanks! 👍 I wish I came here first it would have saved me a few hours. Lol

  • @WhoStew
    @WhoStew 3 роки тому

    Thank you 🙏 for your video it worked extremely well

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 роки тому

      I’m so glad to hear that! Cheers!

    • @WhoStew
      @WhoStew 3 роки тому

      @@DowntownTailoring drates it broken again new wallets

  • @sinnerface3930
    @sinnerface3930 6 місяців тому

    worked great! TY!!

  • @csalsera
    @csalsera 3 роки тому +6

    My "Stopper" (thanks for providing the term) is gone. Hopefully i can find one somewhere.

    • @cynthiawang874
      @cynthiawang874 3 роки тому

      yes where can i find a stopper and how do i match the size?

  • @ericsnows
    @ericsnows 8 місяців тому

    Thank you. I was one of those fools who left one third of the zipper at the top of the jacket. Great little video.

  • @TheSameYellowToy
    @TheSameYellowToy 3 роки тому

    I'm replacing a nylon coil zipper slider on a dress. I can get the slider on, but I can't get the teeth to align and close! I've tried taking off both the top stops and the bottom stop and trying to get them to align from each end. What do I do?

  • @nancysonleitner3598
    @nancysonleitner3598 3 роки тому

    Appreciate the info about zippers.

    • @elizabethmara737
      @elizabethmara737 3 роки тому

      What to do when the zipper teeth are the problem?? A few of the teeth are not in shape and kinda sticking out from the rest and it keeps separating in that area.

  • @gaweyn
    @gaweyn 2 роки тому

    Come for the content, stayed for the voice. Soooo smoooth

  • @marianabadea9330
    @marianabadea9330 3 роки тому

    What is the reason that the zipper’s teeth’s are not closing when you change the slider? I don’t know which size I needed because I lost the old one, but I tried a lot of them.

  • @forgivenwatcher8971
    @forgivenwatcher8971 2 роки тому

    Worked perfectly.

  • @iqbalansari6836
    @iqbalansari6836 3 роки тому

    very helpful, thanks

  • @francisbatungbacal1414
    @francisbatungbacal1414 2 роки тому +1

    Hello. What if the insertion pin (the left side that slides into the slider) was torn off?
    I purchased a bunch of different sizes on Amazon but none of them seem to fit the slider I have on my jacket.

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 роки тому

      Try to look for the size at the back of your zipper. They come in many different sizes.

  • @ivanantich440
    @ivanantich440 3 роки тому

    Thank you 💜💜💜💜

  • @clothingalterations
    @clothingalterations Рік тому

    Great idea.

  • @Muninn801
    @Muninn801 5 місяців тому

    Those voices for the pliers earned you a subscriber 🤣 (and of course your useful info as well)

  • @christinawojcik3462
    @christinawojcik3462 Рік тому

    I lost the slider on my lightweight bathrobe, which has a separating zipper. The box/retainer pin you feed the zipper insert pin into broke and the slide fell completely off. All I could find was a broken part of the box/retainer pin. So not only do I not have the size I don't even have the other necessary parts to fix it. Where can I get a new box/retainer pin and slider?

  • @shabanatasleem3532
    @shabanatasleem3532 Рік тому

    The pull goes up on my jacket, however, the teeth don’t overlap! I’ve tried etching charcoal on the zip but no luck.

  • @dowrightindustries699
    @dowrightindustries699 3 роки тому

    This is great very accurate

  • @thatfanboywil
    @thatfanboywil 3 роки тому

    hi, i wash my newly bought jacket today & i noticed the jacket glider separated from the jacket what should i do? i'm so bummed out cause i just bought the jacket

  • @dlednirg
    @dlednirg Рік тому

    Very nice voice over !! Where did you get the slider replacement ? Mine slider is missing so I'll have to try different ones to get the correct fit.

  • @WA4OSH
    @WA4OSH Рік тому

    Thank you very much for your video. I thought my zipper was broken on my rain jacket after having washed it. It turns out the jacket has two sliders - one to unzip the bottom and one to zip up the top.

  • @TheGholiday
    @TheGholiday 2 роки тому

    How do I fix a zipper on something like a bag where i cant access the stop/top and the zipper teeth need to join at the start?

  • @johnsmith-gt3po
    @johnsmith-gt3po Рік тому

    Helpful. Thanks,. 😁👍

  • @knathanknathan
    @knathanknathan Рік тому

    My pull on the slider broke off and has been that way for awhile. Then one day the slider actually came off. I placed it back on but I accidentally placed it on backwards. So it’ll go up but won’t come back down. Do I have to break off the slider to get it back off? Or is there an easy way to get it off?
    Edited: backwards meaning it should be on the right side of the jacket since I am a male but now is on the left side of the jacket. So the pull is now on the inside of the jacket if you understand.

  • @DANDHRA
    @DANDHRA 2 роки тому

    GREAT CONTENT 👍🏾 👍🏾

  • @kaihokumui3335
    @kaihokumui3335 3 роки тому +1

    Wait so how can we see in depth how to squeeze the stopper off? And why is it necessary to replace the zipper head? Seems so easy but a lil too fast I'm afraid I'll squeeze with the cutter and break it all together

  • @clofro4874
    @clofro4874 5 місяців тому

    Hi! Where do you get the stoppers from?

  • @lyflaf2533
    @lyflaf2533 7 місяців тому

    finally someone who did it the easier top stop removal way

  • @wifi779
    @wifi779 Рік тому

    useful video , thanks

  • @taran600
    @taran600 7 днів тому

    Thank you! Question: How do I know the size if the slider is missing?

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  6 днів тому

      You don’t really know. But most of the coat zippers are size 5. Parkas, Canada Goose style, usually are size 8. And bike rain jackets are size 3. In general. Hope this helps

  • @tejidofacil
    @tejidofacil 3 роки тому +1

    Very nicely explained and to the point. I will try it on my granddaughter's hoodie. By the way I like how you are wearing your scarf. Can you show how you did it? 😊

  • @dutchyoloprogamer520
    @dutchyoloprogamer520 3 роки тому +1

    Wow thats amazing from 500 subscribers to almost 30.000 subscribers in just a year

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm so grateful for all of you 💛

    • @jkm1059
      @jkm1059 2 роки тому +1

      Wow doubled up in 4 months for 61k thats awesome

  • @vyvoomvoom9641
    @vyvoomvoom9641 Рік тому

    This is Great ! How do I do this for pants? Plz

  • @elizatscott
    @elizatscott Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @rbklovesjmyjosue
    @rbklovesjmyjosue 4 роки тому

    Muchas gracias.

  • @ShauniieB
    @ShauniieB 3 роки тому

    I’m having a problem with some jeans that have a metal line, but a crown shaped zipper and the teeth keeps coming apart, could it be because the zipper is wrong??

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 роки тому

      Ohh I'm sorry to hear that :(
      From my experience, it's often better to replace the whole zipper on jeans.

  • @jasongoulden8121
    @jasongoulden8121 7 місяців тому

    Wow! You made me a hero for my wife❤

  • @salernolake
    @salernolake 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the simple explanation of how to replace the slider. Now I can save my son's hoodie from being discarded!

  • @initiate22000
    @initiate22000 2 роки тому

    I have a heavy duty zipper on a sheepskin jacket, but the slider does not have a number on the back. How do I order a new slider if I don't have a size?

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 роки тому

      That's tricky. Try to get a size 8 and a size 10. These are the most common heavy duty.
      I hope this helps ❤

    • @initiate22000
      @initiate22000 2 роки тому

      @@DowntownTailoring Thank you. I saw some on Amazon from YKK brand, but I don't have any brand on the zipper and it's probably different. This could be a problem!

  • @iya9230
    @iya9230 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU

  • @user-pc3io5ji1o
    @user-pc3io5ji1o 5 місяців тому

    My zipper says “75vs” would this be the same size as a 5?

  • @taylortrevino4074
    @taylortrevino4074 2 роки тому

    yassssss thank you :)

  • @dennissmith224
    @dennissmith224 7 місяців тому

    Muy bueno gracias .

  • @SpeekofDee
    @SpeekofDee 3 роки тому

    What if my stopper is plastic? I don't think I can take it off. It's like melted into the fabric?

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 роки тому

      Yes. You can break it. But be careful with the zipper.

  • @leah3084
    @leah3084 Рік тому

    My jacket has not slider at all, must have fallen out. How do I know which slider to buy?

  • @mjperfume7907
    @mjperfume7907 2 роки тому

    Im missing the part in the middle of the slider
    What can i do!!

  • @amylikens4644
    @amylikens4644 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @jbjoker18
    @jbjoker18 Рік тому

    So. The thing at the bottom of my jacket. Where you slide it in to sip up. Is falling off. Is there anything I can do about that. Is my favorite jacket. And they don't mKe it anymore. So if anyone can help thanks.

  • @lisavaniderstine6212
    @lisavaniderstine6212 2 роки тому

    I find some zipper pulls look the same, but they don’t always fit. I hate replacing a zipper if I don’t have to

  • @9foxgrl15
    @9foxgrl15 3 роки тому

    I can’t seem to get the new slidder on. Any tips?

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 роки тому

      Yes. Remove as well the top tooth. It will create more space for you to play with. Hope this helps.

  • @riskyyfilms5195
    @riskyyfilms5195 Рік тому

    What if my slider doesn’t have any numbers?? I don’t know the size can you please help

    • @Supersoccerchic
      @Supersoccerchic 8 місяців тому

      You just have to measure them with a ruler or measuring tape.

  • @nannamelland6562
    @nannamelland6562 2 роки тому

    Hi video, but finding the right slider for my jacket is a challenge. Maybe you can help. It is a motorcycle jacket and from seeing your video, i think it is a coil zipper on the jacket. The number on the slider is 8C. Can you help me with a seller of this type I would be really great full.

  • @pianobar7801
    @pianobar7801 3 місяці тому

    thanks : )

  • @bengim8332
    @bengim8332 5 місяців тому

    You have beautiful hands.🤗

  • @amandaangus1043
    @amandaangus1043 2 роки тому

    How do you remove the stopper with a plastic stopper?

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  2 роки тому

      You cut it out. Be careful to not cut the zipper. Then, put a new one. I hope this helps.

  • @Jeremya74
    @Jeremya74 Місяць тому +1

    Better close ups would have made this MUCH BETTER

  • @babynuts7223
    @babynuts7223 3 роки тому

    my zipper zips but not holds up it’s the top stopper how do i make it so it’s thicker so it grabs?

    • @DowntownTailoring
      @DowntownTailoring  3 роки тому

      Hi Lil. I think you need to replace the slider.

    • @babynuts7223
      @babynuts7223 3 роки тому

      i put glue on the top stopper and it holds it’s just it’s needs to be thicker