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

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  • Broken slider is often reason of disconnecting both parts of the zipper. In this video you will learn how to fix plastic zipper and replace a zipper slider.
    How do you fix a broken zipper slider? How do you put a zipper back on track? How do you fix a zipper that separates? How do you replace a zipper? You can find answers to all these questions in this video or on our website.
    In this video you know how to fix a zipper without replacing it from clothes. To do this you will need some tools and skills.
    To replace the slider from your plastic zipper you need first break the stopper with pliers. To remove metal slider you can use a screwdriver or others tools. By doing this you can damage your fingers, be careful!
    Note: The new slider must have the same size (number) and have same shape as the broken slider. When buying a new slider, compare the marking on the back side. The numbers and letters of both sliders must be the same.

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  • @WattWireNet
    @WattWireNet 3 роки тому +57

    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
      @sewway  3 роки тому +7

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

    • @WattWireNet
      @WattWireNet 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 роки тому +1

      ОК

    • @thunderverna
      @thunderverna 11 місяців тому +1

      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
    @MessyBeans 3 роки тому +19

    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
      @sewway  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you

    • @Jjules-zo5fr
      @Jjules-zo5fr 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @timetoregroup2008
    @timetoregroup2008 2 роки тому +15

    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!

  • @coco2mo
    @coco2mo 3 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @dayleenlopez1458
    @dayleenlopez1458 3 роки тому +19

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

  • @RickThePeasant
    @RickThePeasant 3 роки тому +8

    No explination required, well done.

  • @parsnipzilla
    @parsnipzilla 3 роки тому +8

    thanks so much for posting, this really helped me

  • @bigdaddy7670
    @bigdaddy7670 8 місяців тому

    Excellent, simple & to the point, well done!

  • @pvalvaso
    @pvalvaso 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @taylork9420
    @taylork9420 Рік тому

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

  • @stephanielee7637
    @stephanielee7637 4 роки тому +4

    This is a very good tutorial video. Thank you!

  • @topkatz7
    @topkatz7 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @PrenticeBoy1688
      @PrenticeBoy1688 3 роки тому

      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. 😫

  • @robertcochran7103
    @robertcochran7103 Рік тому

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

  • @cacaj1234
    @cacaj1234 8 місяців тому

    Wow, just what I needed. Thank you.

  • @lisabalenciaga4556
    @lisabalenciaga4556 Рік тому

    Very good demonstration. TY!

  • @jasond6770
    @jasond6770 2 роки тому +3

    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
      @sewway  2 роки тому +1

      Side cutters, end-cutting nippers

    • @jasond6770
      @jasond6770 2 роки тому

      @@sewway Thank you!

    • @heartofthewild680
      @heartofthewild680 2 роки тому +2

      @@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?

  • @salliewelch1638
    @salliewelch1638 Рік тому

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

  • @untotenkrieg2549
    @untotenkrieg2549 Рік тому

    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
      @sewway  Рік тому

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

  • @holytish
    @holytish Рік тому

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

  • @ddemonjjv
    @ddemonjjv 2 роки тому

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

  • @gartht6536
    @gartht6536 Рік тому

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  Рік тому

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

  • @Getitdone-xh2lb
    @Getitdone-xh2lb 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, I am impressed.

  • @UrsulaPhD
    @UrsulaPhD 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @IggyCotton
    @IggyCotton 2 роки тому

    OUTSTANDING! Thanks!

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you

  • @dariussabanavicius9165
    @dariussabanavicius9165 Рік тому

    Amazing ❤ thank you very much!

  • @caspian-t
    @caspian-t 2 роки тому +5

    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
      @sewway  2 роки тому +5

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

  • @austingode
    @austingode 2 роки тому

    Genius video!!

  • @javedahmed2125
    @javedahmed2125 Рік тому

    Excellent 🎉

  • @dentonjordan6992
    @dentonjordan6992 3 роки тому +93

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

    • @abdullahbinabbas1706
      @abdullahbinabbas1706 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @thatyellowfellow
      @thatyellowfellow 3 роки тому +8

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

    • @flooferfox2407
      @flooferfox2407 3 роки тому +1

      Lmao

    • @Karibee61
      @Karibee61 Рік тому

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @taiwaneil
      @taiwaneil Рік тому +2

      Regular chatterbox isn’t she?

  • @barbiegirlcutie21
    @barbiegirlcutie21 3 роки тому +3

    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
      @thatyellowfellow 3 роки тому +2

      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...

  • @techhub_
    @techhub_ 2 роки тому

    Did the work, thanks!

  • @dorisstiles5956
    @dorisstiles5956 3 роки тому

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 роки тому

      Nice to hear it, thanks

  • @abdullahbinabbas1706
    @abdullahbinabbas1706 3 роки тому

    thank you so much this is so helpful

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @GettingFitAt40Something
    @GettingFitAt40Something 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @sewway  3 роки тому +1

      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
      @GettingFitAt40Something 3 роки тому

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

  • @debayanmajumdar3494
    @debayanmajumdar3494 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @Birbface
    @Birbface Рік тому

    Illuminating!

  • @williamoverton7265
    @williamoverton7265 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @DBrewster99
    @DBrewster99 3 роки тому

    Very useful. Nice nails too.

  • @clothingalterations
    @clothingalterations Рік тому

    Great idea 👍🏵🌱🌹🌿🌺☘🌻🍀🌷🍁🌴❤

  • @languagepleasebatukankitadyan
    @languagepleasebatukankitadyan 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @freehamuzzamil4763
    @freehamuzzamil4763 3 роки тому

    Thanks 👍👍

  • @lm448
    @lm448 3 роки тому

    Thank you! 🌹

  • @mehrnooshsamiei6705
    @mehrnooshsamiei6705 2 роки тому

    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
      @sewway  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @tim7757
    @tim7757 8 місяців тому

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

  • @markisrael6895
    @markisrael6895 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @sewway  3 роки тому +1

      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
      @markisrael6895 3 роки тому

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

  • @kmoney4054
    @kmoney4054 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 роки тому +1

      Sorry, but we do not provide such services.

  • @DoseofLife781
    @DoseofLife781 2 роки тому

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

  • @ignatiusdesouza6127
    @ignatiusdesouza6127 Місяць тому

    What if has no number or letter on the zipper.

  • @xxxtesticles3537
    @xxxtesticles3537 2 роки тому

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

  • @cpinney
    @cpinney 4 роки тому +5

    Lose the music, add the narration with voice

    • @sewway
      @sewway  4 роки тому +1

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

  • @amselby81
    @amselby81 3 роки тому

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 роки тому +3

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

  • @zxcookie2600
    @zxcookie2600 Рік тому

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  Рік тому

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

  • @thejosh47
    @thejosh47 Рік тому

    Wishing you talked lmao

  • @HIMTIYAHIMTIYA
    @HIMTIYAHIMTIYA 3 роки тому

    Kyaret kg milegne zippre

  • @Matczynski1983
    @Matczynski1983 3 роки тому

    What’s music on background?

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @amalgamated6448
    @amalgamated6448 2 роки тому

    Audio would be nice!

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 роки тому

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

  • @lisettegarcia
    @lisettegarcia 3 роки тому +1

    *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!!!

  • @joshbaker2309
    @joshbaker2309 Рік тому

    Try talking it’s helpful

  • @kathrynnymanasa3756
    @kathrynnymanasa3756 20 днів тому

    Lopez John Gonzalez Anthony Brown Timothy

  • @rebeccamarinko2431
    @rebeccamarinko2431 2 роки тому

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jimptacnik7451
    @jimptacnik7451 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 роки тому +1

      You are right, thank you.

    • @marcioroberto2006
      @marcioroberto2006 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @starrychloe
    @starrychloe 2 роки тому

    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
      @sewway  2 роки тому +4

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

  • @Necrolias
    @Necrolias 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @shalal8746
    @shalal8746 Рік тому

    How dump do you think ppl are

    • @sewway
      @sewway  Рік тому +1

      There is no limit

  • @Veldtian1
    @Veldtian1 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @gohealthy4life2
    @gohealthy4life2 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @sewway
      @sewway  4 роки тому +1

      Sorry

    • @boldrooster9799
      @boldrooster9799 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @johnbentley645
      @johnbentley645 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @aaronsmith5538
    @aaronsmith5538 3 роки тому

    this is a joke. not helpful!!!

  • @polla2256
    @polla2256 2 роки тому

    Nice and simple technique.