THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I was able to fix my boyfriend’s favorite jacket that his ex broke the zipper on! It only took me five minutes to fix it 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

Had a favorite jacket for 8 years and the track started coming undone. Thank you for the tip about pressing down at the back of the teeth! I get to keep it

My problem is the bottom metal ferrule on the left hand zip has pulled away from the jacket, making it practically impossible to feed the zipper side in on the right hand side. But I cannot see a way of reattaching the ferrule or replacing it.

@Kamilahsanders2006

3 ай бұрын

I have the same problem!

@kimsmith6469

2 ай бұрын

Your gonna have to go to a fabric store and buy a new zipper...than sow it yourself or go to a seamstress..

This video is very considerately detailed and was super helpful! Thank you guys!

@SailriteWorkbench

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our video was helpful to you. 😊

That was awesome! Thank You

Excellent !

Great! I would love a follow up video on how to change the actual zipper from a jacket. Sometimes, often, the zipper itself is broken with missing teeth’s etc Have a great day!

@SailriteWorkbench

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your suggestion! We're always on the lookout for fresh content ideas to help our viewers. Your idea has been added to our community suggestion board. While we can't guarantee it will turn into a video, we truly value your input and it will be given serious consideration. Have a fantastic day! 😊

@parkarlsson7955

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! @@SailriteWorkbench

Amazing!!

Thanks.

How do we know the exact spot to squeeze the slider with the pliers though? Thank you for the information.

How do you replace PALSTIC top stop?

thank you for the hack how to fix zeppir

how you you put a plastic zipper stop back on? bc or do you just install the metal on one?

@SailriteWorkbench

4 ай бұрын

Hi good question! For molded tooth zipper chains you would install zipper stops like these: sailrite.com/shop/notions/zippers/stops?facet_chain_type=Molded+Tooth

This video was exactly what I was looking for I have the exact same zipper! I do have a question though, mine has the plastic stopper at top, do I pull/pry it off? Will it go back on, or will I have to use a metal stopper on that side? Thank you.

@SailriteWorkbench

Ай бұрын

Hi! Yes, you will have to snip and pry the plastic stop off like we did in the video at 1:27. However, you will likely have to replace that zipper stop. Depending on the zipper chain size and style, you can replace it with a metal or plastic zipper stop. You can find some replacement zipper stops on our site: sailrite.com/shop/notions/zippers/stops?facet_chain_type=Molded+Tooth Hope that helps!

Where do you find those pliers? I was at Home Depot in every department but only found various sizes of needle nose pliers. Hobby Lobby didn't carry those either. Thank you for your reponse

@SailriteWorkbench

2 ай бұрын

Hi, if you're referring to the smooth pliers with the red handle you can search the web for "smooth jaw duckbill pliers" and you should be able to find a retailer that carries them. If you're referring to the Zipper Stop Pliers we sell them on our site: www.sailrite.com/Zipper-Stops-Pliers. Hope that helps!

This is very helpful, thanks! 😊

@SailriteWorkbench

5 ай бұрын

We're glad you found it helpful!

@sithlordbilly4206

5 ай бұрын

@@SailriteWorkbench I did, you don't know how many times that can happen to a person with the zipper. Thanks! 😊

I'm a 77 year old guy... I just bought a great Winter coat at Goodwill... I liked everything about it until I got it home and tried it Zip it up. The Zipper works fine but it is on the Wrong side for me. How do I go about getting it Reversed ? Do I remove both Stops and get another Slider and Starter piece...or Replace the whole zipper assembly ? Liked/Subscribed ! THANKS !

@SailriteWorkbench

2 ай бұрын

Hi there! Unfortunately, when it comes to separating zippers like the one on your winter coat, it's not recommended to try to replace individual components like the starter box. Attempting to take apart the zipper from the bottom can often damage the zipper permanently. If you need to fix the issue with the zipper being on the wrong side, the best solution is to seam rip the entire assembly and install a new zipper. Thank you for liking and subscribing! I hope this information is helpful to you. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Are all zippers the same size? Or do I need to measure to get a specific size?

@SailriteWorkbench

2 ай бұрын

Hi James. Zippers come in many different sizes. Sometimes, you can find the size of your zipper on the back of the slider. (Like the size 5 zipper in the video at :26) If there isn't a size listed on your zipper, you can measure the width of your zipper teeth in millimeters, and that should correlate with the zipper size necessary for a replacement. You can see an example of this at :28. Hope this helps! For more help selecting the right kind of zipper, we have a video guide that you might find useful: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpNmsbCjiau4h8o.html&ab_channel=SailriteWorkbench

Ok

The thought of just trying to find the needed part is more than i can fathom. Ill buy a new jacket first., But thanks anyway.

Start by not buying cheap plastic zippers.

@kimsmith6469

2 ай бұрын

That's true, however..you cant fine any hooded jacket with a heavy duty zipper..they all come with cheap plastic zippers..I hate it..I'm tired of throwing away a perfectly good sweat jacket BC of broken cheap plastic zippers.

@garyhoney2013

2 ай бұрын

@@kimsmith6469 I have found a few here and there mainly in western and farm stores. Military jackets used to have them but not sure anymore.. locally there is a person here that seam rips and resews any zipper you want however I imagine by the time one does that it is just as costly as going and buying another jacket or coat. I have found in my experience with plastic zippers using a silicone lubricant seems to help as much as oil helps on the old metal ones. Hope that helps and if anyone is actually looking for metal zippers for a do-it-yourself kind of thing they can be found on Amazon in several different brands.

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