How to Restart/Repair a Pant/Jeans Zipper - Replace a Jeans Pull Tab - Fix Missing Zipper Teeth

This tutorial will show all the steps and tools needed to fix a jeans or pant zipper that's separated or missing parts.
Tutorial includes a PDF with pictures and written instructions: drive.google.com/file/d/1tSB8...
Recommended tools list: docs.google.com/document/d/1C...
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[@energyrep777]

This video came in handy. My zipper on my back pack needs repair. I was just going to sew it up and make it shorter and now I know how to do it right. Thank you. I didn't even know about these end pieces or where to get them.

[@TailorItYourself]

I'm glad you found it handy for other applications. Best of luck!

[@minik746]

Danni, you are the best !

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@kartunlucuanak-anakbermain1552]

Wow keren amazing

[@juliepowell-md5im]

Do you have a video on how to replace it if there are missing teeth in the middle?

[@TailorItYourself]

If there are teeth missing in the middle, you'll have to replace the zipper. That's much more involved and I currently don't have a video showing how to do that.

[@vladspb_]

Danni, you could have put it from the top. I have done that many times. In this case you would not need your sewing machine. You are may sewing hero :-)

[@TailorItYourself]

You can do it from the top, but it's much more fiddly. Especially if the zipper is separated. You then have to pull and wiggle a lot more and run the risk of damaging something. You also don't need a sewing machine if you do it from the bottom. You could always tack the placket with hand sewing.

[@vladspb_]

@@TailorItYourself I really enjoy your clips, but in this case I totally disagree. Sorry, Danni :-)

[@eugenetswong]

Thanks!
Have you ever altered pantyhose and tights? I have done this, but the quality of the work is low.

[@TailorItYourself]

I haven't. Generally they fit so tight that they mold to the body and alterations aren't necessary.

[@babakabdi870]

Hello tailor

[@TailorItYourself]

👋

[@frozenhouse5362]

I always try to avoid buying garments with nylon zippers, I insist on metal zippers

[@TailorItYourself]

I agree. Coil zippers are generally garbage. But they do allow for more flexibility and color matching.

[@frozenhouse5362]

@@TailorItYourself I see your point